2018 writing competition
Latest 2018 writing competition
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And the winner is...
Those of you who have read the 108 competition entries that we published this month and last will realise just how difficult it has been to pick a winner from...
Jancis Robinson
Friday 28 September 2018
• 2 min read
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Jonathan Reeve writes, succinctly, ‘Age: 38. Nationality: Cornish/New Zealander. Location: London. Job: WineOwners.com’ This is his (unedited) entry in our...
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Tim Haslam writes, ‘I'm the one in the pink T shirt. The other chap is Guiseppe Miele of Enopolis in...
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Karen Magner describes herself thus: ‘a professional business writer by day and an aspiring wine writer by night'. She and...
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Andrew Licudi writes, 'I am a WSET diploma graduate dividing my time between Gibraltar and Edinburgh where I am part...
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Bob Harrison writes, ‘I sometimes describe myself as a poster child for a simple pleasure completely run amok. I’m about...
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Bethanie Butcher: ‘ I’m currently studying for the WSET Diploma and living in Cincinnati, Ohio. I’m not currently in the...
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' My name is Andy Finklaire. I am a 51 year old primary school teacher from Basingstoke, UK. My story...
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Zekun Shuai writes about himself: ‘Originally made in China and having been aged for 26 years so far, I am...
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Mari Sanaia writes, ‘My journey into the wine world started in Georgia. I was born in Tbilisi and come from...
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'Since the Table 4 Incident', Anthony Pieri writes, 'I have travelled the world working in various stages of the wine...
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Raman J Ghei describes himself thus: ' Father to three amazing kids, wine has become a passion as it wraps...
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Sorcha Holloway writes, ‘Originally from Northern Ireland, I now live in Plymouth with my long-suffering family. Despite a past career...
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Gordon Wilson writes, ‘I am 44, married to Julia with 2 boys aged 9 and 12, living in SW11. We...
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Anthony DeSantis writes, ‘I currently work as a fine wine consultant and sales representative for The Winebow Group, working with...
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Josh Lachkovic is 'under 30 (just), did the WSET L2 this year and is now boring everyone who will listen...
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Melanie Hawks writes, 'Thank you for the opportunity to enter this competition. The two photos attached represent the two different...
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