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Erbamat – Franciacorta's future?
An ancient variety high in acidity and low in alcohol might help Franciacorta weather the effects of climate change. Last September I was invited by Berlucchi, the winery credited with...
Walter Speller
Wednesday 18 February 2026
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Matching wine with Asian food, part 6 – smoky-nutty-earthy and strong-piquant
Richard Hemming MW
Friday 13 February 2026
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The Southwold tastings – a history
Jancis Robinson
Thursday 12 February 2026
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Matthew Hayes sends a second report on the wines currently fermenting in the cellars of the Côte d'Or, and what's...
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Samantha Cole-Johnson reports from a harvest that continues, despite fire, smoke and ash.
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In response to consumer demand, an international wine competition has introduced a new category for no- and low-alcohol wines. Louise...
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MW student Young Shi arrived in Burgundy on 22 August to do vintage 2020. Here, she shares her observations. See...
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9 September 2020 Rosi Hanson adds that some of her neighbours, Rollin and Pavelot in particular, have gone back to...
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