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Sadie's succession
Leading new-wave South African wine producer is looking to the future. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times. See also this vertical of Palladius, his outstanding...
Jancis Robinson
• 7 min read
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Moon Mountain – Sonoma's volcanic organic stronghold
The combination of historic vineyards, high elevation, volcanic soils and organic viticulture make this little-known AVA stand out. Above, Lasseter Winery’s Trinity Ridge vineyard in the Moon Mountain District (credit...
Alder Yarrow
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Mission Blind Tasting
A Chardonnay masterclass, with everything you need to know to distinguish one country’s styles from another’s. At last tally, Chardonnay...
Wine news in 5
Plus the effect of rising oil prices on the wine world, Argentina’s declining consumption, Germany’s changing export market, and a...
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Rumours of Merlot’s comeback have been greatly exaggerated – but there are certainly bottles worth seeking out. Above, Duckhorn’s famed...
Book reviews
Elaine Chukan Brown’s first book stands out from the crowd – in all the right and important ways. The Wines...
Wine news in 5
Plus mining company buying vineyard land in Australia and Champagne’s CO 2 emission goals raised. Above, red lines show major...
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If you’re looking for character, individuality and real significance, go Zin, from vines planted in another era of American history...
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Picking out value and genuine interest in California wine. See Zinfandel - the beauty of age. Above, an old Zinfandel...
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A flurry of wines to chase the winter blues away. Above, Ina and Heiko Bamberger, makers of one such wine...
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Convinced of Riesling’s inherent greatness, these California winemakers strive onwards despite the Sisyphean task of selling the wines. Above, a...
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Some promising representatives of the next generation of California wine brands. Above, w inemaker Ryan Pass of Pass Wines (photo...
Wines of the week
You need to know this guy. From $23.95 or £21 (2023 vintage).
Whenever I mention Bonny Doon, the response I...
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Quite a vertical! In London in November 2025, presented by Opus’s long-standing winemaker.
Opus One is the wine world’s seminal...
Don't quote me
Jet lag, a bad cold, but somehow an awful lot of good wine was enjoyed.
This diary is a double...
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Pleasure – and meaning – in the glass.
In reflecting on a year of tasting, I am fascinated by what...
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Demand, and prices, are falling. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times. Above, the view from...
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The second tranche of wines reviewed on Jancis’s recent West Coast road trip. Above, the new Overshine Collective, a group...
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