Don't quote me
Our opinions – on everything from hip hop and burgundy to Bordeaux prices, alternative packaging and the advantages of Furmint with red meat. Members only.
Latest Don't quote me
Don't quote me
Jancis's diary – October 2025
Two fabulous weekends, and a lot of tasting. The Tuscan weekend is exemplified by the outdoor Sunday lunch pictured above (unthinkable in London). I write this just before taking off...
Jancis Robinson
Monday 3 November 2025
• 1 min read
Don't quote me
Jancis's diary - September 2025
Jancis Robinson
Wednesday 1 October 2025
• 1 min read
More Don't quote me
Don't quote me
Our retail specialist Andy Howard MW compares what's on offer from two of the UK's most important retail chains.
Both...
Don't quote me
Our retail specialist Andy Howard MW runs his experienced eye over the books of Britain's two retail giants and his...
Don't quote me
Artisan chocolate is trendy, but is it wine-worthy?
I’m not a chocolate lover. I’m not even much of a chocolate...
Don't quote me
Andy Howard MW reviews the range from an important UK wine retailer undergoing tumultuous change. See also last week's report...
Don't quote me
Our retail specialist Andy Howard MW compares the UK wine offerings from the two big discounters. With Aldi and Lidl...
Don't quote me
Some reluctant recommendations from Walter, who also contributes this picture of an enoteca in Padua (where he lives) offering 'a...
Don't quote me
Walter wrestles with the concept of good-value Italian wines in this stream of consciousness, and eventually overcomes his Cabernet-phobia at...
Don't quote me
Mouton '45 and Pol Roger '14 x 2. Gloating unlimited.
I have a new mantra: less work and more perk...
Don't quote me
To complement today's tasting article on English still wines, married Masters of Wine Susie Barrie and Peter Richards, particularly well-informed...
Don't quote me
Veteran South Australian wine producer Brian Croser shares a blast from the south.
I am sitting in my office looking...
Don't quote me
A view from a particularly experienced Martinborough gemologist. Dr Neil and Dawn McCallum, founders in 1979 of Dry River and...
Don't quote me
As part of his seasonal review of the UK's main supermarket wine ranges, Andy Howard MW presents a brief report...
Don't quote me
Tim Hall of Scala Wine reports on a polarisation of the producers of grower champagne, and singles out his favourites...
Don't quote me
Tim Hall of Scala Wine tries to summarise what tasting more than 400 champagnes, mainly those of genuine growers, taught...
Don't quote me
As usual, Tim Hall of Scala Wine has covered Champagne Week in the Champagne region for us. First, a look...
Don't quote me
Andy Howard MW continues his seasonal reporting on the wine ranges of the UK's main supermarkets. See also M&S, Aldi...
Choose your plan
Celebrating 25 years of building the world’s most trusted wine community
In honour of our anniversary, enjoy 25% off all annual and gift memberships for a limited time.
Use code HOLIDAY25 to join our community of wine experts and enthusiasts. Valid through 1 January.
Member
$135
/year
Ideal for wine enthusiasts
- Access 285,515 wine reviews & 15,806 articles
- Access The Oxford Companion to Wine & The World Atlas of Wine
Inner Circle
$249
/year
Ideal for collectors
- Access 285,515 wine reviews & 15,806 articles
- Access The Oxford Companion to Wine & The World Atlas of Wine
- Early access to the latest wine reviews & articles, 48 hours in advance
Professional
$299
/year
For individual wine professionals
- Access 285,515 wine reviews & 15,806 articles
- Access The Oxford Companion to Wine & The World Atlas of Wine
- Early access to the latest wine reviews & articles, 48 hours in advance
- Commercial use of up to 25 wine reviews & scores for marketing
Business
$399
/year
For companies in the wine trade
- Access 285,515 wine reviews & 15,806 articles
- Access The Oxford Companion to Wine & The World Atlas of Wine
- Early access to the latest wine reviews & articles, 48 hours in advance
- Commercial use of up to 250 wine reviews & scores for marketing