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Free for all Our 2025 wine writing competition – the winners

Announcing the winners, runners-up and highly commended authors from our record-breaking 2025 wine writing competition. See this competition guide to read all 73 published entries. The 2025 wine writing competition...

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Julian Leidy Thursday 18 September 2025 • 1 min read
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Free for all Our 2025 wine writing competition – the shortlist
Julian Leidy Thursday 11 September 2025 • 1 min read
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Free for all WWC25 – ABC: Always Bring Chardonnay, by Maria Banson
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WWC25 – Ode to the Gewürztraminer grape, by Iain Moss
In this poetic entry to our 2025 wine writing competition, Malaysia-based IT consultant Iain Moss writes an ode to Gewürztraminer...
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WWC25 – The mirror in the glass, by Nelly Ward
In this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition, Nelly Ward writes an ode to Cabernet Franc. For more great...
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WWC25 – Grenache, my Grenache, by Ray Chung
Sommelier Ray Chung writes this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition about a very underappreciated grape variety: Grenache. For...
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WWC25 – Treasure of the walls, by Sarah Jackson
In this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition, architect Sarah Jackson writes an ode to Switzerland's Chasselas. For more...
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WWC25 – I am not bitter, by Anneleen Straetemans
Belgian sommelier Anneleen Straetemans writes this moving entry to our 2025 wine writing competition about the Criolla family of grape...
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WWC25 – Riesling made me smarter, by Rachel B Allison
Wine scientist Rachel B Allison writes this submission to our 2025 wine writing competition about her favourite grape variety, Riesling...
Sophia Longhi: 'View of trulli in Alberobello, Valle d'Itria, Puglia'
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WWC25 – Time for Susumaniello, by Sophia Longhi
Wine communicator Sophia Longhi writes this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition about Susumaniello, one of southern Italy's most...
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WWC25 – First it was coffee, then it was Chardonnay, by Jessica Monkivitch
Investment writer Jessica Monkivitch writes this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition about her and her mother's mutual love...
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WWC25 – An ode to Muscat Bailey A, by Sera Goto
In this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition, oenologist Sera Goto writes about a particularly interesting grape variety: Muscat...
"Ode to Palomino: Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, the author as Maria in Twelfth Night and curating a Spanish wine dinner, a Palomino horse, a Basque Cheesecake and lots of Sherry!"
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WWC25 – A horse of another color: Palomino, from Ordinaria to Gloriosa, by Melanie Webber
Melanie Webber, author of a highly commended entry to our 2024 wine writing competition and a shortlisted entry in the...
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WWC25 – It's always been you, by Natalia Suta
In this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition, Natalia Suta writes about her enduring passion for Riesling. See the...
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WWC25 – Pinot Noir is a timeless, mysterious poet, by Brent Gushowaty
Brent Gushowaty writes this passionate entry to our 2025 wine writing competition about Pinot Noir. To read more odes to...
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WWC25 – The only way is Sauvignon Blanc, by Michael Huband
London-based wine writer Michael Huband has penned this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition about Sauvignon Blanc – and...
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WWC25 – Ode to Semillon, by Tim Schwilk
In this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition, Tim Schwilk writes an ode to Semillon. Too see all the...
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WWC25 – Chambourcin: a testament, by Eric Brauninger
In this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition, attorney and vintner Eric Brauninger writes about making wine in Missouri...
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WWC25 – A profound and ridiculous act, by Thaddeus Duprey
Wine bar owner Thaddeus Duprey writes this moving entry to our 2025 wine writing competition about an unexpected grape variety...
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