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Wildfires in Chile, New Zealand floods, South Africa starts harvest, Prosecco sales strong
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Friday 23 January 2026
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Wine news in 5
Sweetener in French AOC wines, US diet guidelines updated, New Zealand free-trade deal
Plus, Telmont becomes Champagne’s first Regenerative Organic Certified producer, Argentina repeals wine regulations and the EU rules on de-alcoholised wine. New Zealand’s free-trade deal with India On 22 December, New...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Saturday 10 January 2026
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Jancis's diary – November and December 2025
Jancis Robinson
Friday 2 January 2026
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A comparative tasting of champagne from the highly acclaimed 1996 vintage and the overshadowed 1995. And a daring way to...
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Plus a new study highlighting the importance of wine tourism on global winery revenue.
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Plus a new Vino de Pago in Valencia, Spain. Also, Chardonnay Rose (shown above) now allowed in champagne, the state...
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An embarrassment of riches from Bordeaux, Champagne, Tasmania and beyond.
By the scores in this article, most Tasmanian wine can...
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Plus, new regulations allow Champagne bottles to go foil-less and sherry to go unfortified. Also, a run-down of harvest starts...
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Plus news of a wildfire ripping through Washington State's Columbia Gorge. The Burdoin Fire is pictured above (photo credit: Lyle...
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A style that rarely disappoints. Andy writes Over 50 champagne houses were represented at The Definitive Champagne Tasting, a welcome...
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A look at a dozen rather smart wine families who have decided that co-operation is better than competition. A shorter...
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Plus a huge alcohol tax hike in Vietnam and 67 Pall Mall's new Shanghai location, shown above. Before I get...
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Mainly some great tastings in London but a fascinating trip to Bordeaux, too. The scariest thing I did this month...
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Plus the latest on 2024 bordeaux en primeur, including Mouton-Rothschild’s impressive price drop. Before I get to global news, some...
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Plus, more changes at the Duckhorn Portfolio, and an update on 2024 bordeaux en primeur. Above, Château Cheval Blanc. Hi...
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What to drink with artichokes, asparagus, chilli and chocolate. A slightly shorter version of this is published by the Financial...
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