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Light on Tenerife and Portuguese wine. From the stars of the island, Envínate and Suertes del Marques, to the historic vineyards of Colares, near Lisbon, and showcase some of the most exciting winemakers in Europe.

 

Meet one of Britain's best-loved cookery writers, Nigel Slater, and sample a selection of Noble Rot ice creams specially made for food and wine pairings.

Celebrating the release of new album by synthesizer singers Hot Chip during dinner at Chez Bruce restaurant in Wandsworth. In addition to the scoop on their passions for music and gastronomy, they get their thoughts on a selection of cuvées from La Dive Bouteille, the first French event dedicated to natural wine, also featured in this issue.

The Beastie Boys' Mike Diamond offers a "Hip-Hop Guide to Buying Wine on a Date."

Articles on Paulo Bea in Umbria, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the beginnings of the Michelin Guide and the marriage of wine and chilli, as well as reviews, recipes and reflections by Pierre Koffmann, Simon Hopkinson, Marina O'Loughlin, Alastair Little, Tomos Parry, Jon Bonné, Russell Norman, Tim Hayward, Rowley Leigh, Ruby Tandoh, George Reynolds, Zeren Wilson, Morgan Dunn and John Niven, among others.