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West of the West – Santa Cruz Mountains
Part 4 of an exploration of California’s westernmost vineyards. Above, the Split Rail vineyard in Corralitos (credit: John Benedetti) . See also California’s far-coast vineyards , the SLO Coast and...
Patrick Comiskey
• 2 min read
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Blind tasting, tested
From theory to practice: an MW critiques his own tasting prowess. Or lack of. Inspired by Sam’s Mission Blind Tasting series, I signed up for a tasting called ‘Burgundy or...
Richard Hemming MW
• 3 min read
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The 2023 Trophy Wine Show provided a window on the current state of South African wine. A shorter version of...
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A retrospective tasting of a pioneering Pfalz estate, and its importance in the rise of great German Chardonnay. Above (left...
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The second of four tasting articles based on this important South African wine competition organised by Michael Fridjhon, seen above...
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A report on South Africa's answer to Burgundy, seen above, via a tasting in the gracious setting shown below. Aerial...
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New Zealand's answer to Burgundy is feeling the cold. See also North Canterbury in 2023. A slightly shorter version of...
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The last set of tasting notes from Jancis's tour of some of New Zealand's finest wine producers last February.
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Our fifth report on the seven New Zealand wine regions visited in February. Just North Canterbury still to come.
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' Oregon's 2021 vintage is one of the best that I've had the privilege of tasting', says Sam. Here's why...
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Some great wines reviewed in the calm before the storm.
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The Pacific Northwest's alternative to both Burgundy and California is gaining increasing attention, although the bar in the wine town...
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A round-up of some notable exporters of Oregon wine to the UK. Above, Michael (left) and Mikey Etzel, of Sequitur...
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Fine Chardonnay, delicious Riesling, subtle and ageworthy Sauvignon Blanc – just some of the discoveries to be made in the...
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Ali Cooper MW ventures even further south than the terrible fires which have destroyed so many of Chile's oldest vines...
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This is the year to start taking white burgundies from the Mâconnais seriously. A much shorter version of this article...
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To find quality wines, follow the talent backwards. Talent such as Alban Debeaulieu (above).
In my past year as the...
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