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bidding during the 2025 Hospices de Beaune wine auction

Inside information Hospices de Beaune wine auction 2025

A look back – and forward – at the world’s oldest wine charity auction, from a former bidder. On Sunday 16 November, the 165th edition of the annual Hospices de...

Andy Howard MW Wednesday 3 December 2025 • 6 min read

UK newspaper listing including The Wine Programme from 1983

Inside information The Jancis Robinson Story, episode 4 – fruiting

Richard Hemming MW Sunday 30 November 2025 • 29 min read

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Walter Speller Friday 28 November 2025 • 1 min read

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Germany 2021 – wet, wet, wet

A vintage that will be remembered for when the rain wouldn't stop, and hard work paid dividends. Eventually. Above, grapes...

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Sur Chileno – waving a flag for the south

A new producer group promises ever greater things for the exciting wines of southern Chile. Five founder members shown above...

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Winiarski's new climate index

Winkler's climate classification with its Regions I to V is being updated to keep up with climate change. California’s new...

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The other Hospices – an opportunity?

Bid for burgundy and support the Hospices de Nuits, seen above. See also this guide to our coverage of 2021...

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Rioja's secret wines

An introduction to a series on some of the greatest Rioja producers you've never heard of. All based on a...

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Coturri appoints a successor

Continuity is assured for many organic mountain vineyards in Napa and Sonoma in the appointment of an appropriately named successor...

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Brunello 2017 – a hot vintage that tastes cool

Keep the top wines and enjoy the surprising others soonish, says Walter. See his extremely comprehensive tasting notes in Brunello...

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Vine-growing in Alaska and other points north

A comprehensive survey of vine-growing as it approaches the North Pole, including the story of Anchorage’s greenhouse vineyards – featuring...

Randall Grahm and The Language of Yes samples

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Randall Grahm's Gallo wines

California's most quixotic winemaker has joined the behemoth. Elaine talks to both parties about an unusual marriage. This article has...

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Raj Parr's chilly, rustic new chapter

Regenerative farming is introduced to Phelan Farms by one of the world's most famous sommeliers, seeking a new life. The...

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Barolo 2021 – frost, hail and drought

Walter finds the mood in the Langhe hills surprisingly upbeat. He took this picture of Mauro Veglio of La Morra...

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Tapping the keg-wine market

A special, sustainable way of selling wine. See also Uncharted but not unloved. Rupert Taylor’s Uncharted Wines, launched on Beaujolais...

Bung in red wine barrel at Domaine Thenard in Burgundy

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Burgundy 2020 – crest of a wave

The most encouraging and perceptive overview of the vintage currently on offer. See this guide to our coverage of it...

Berry's new warehouse in Andover late 2021

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Berry Bros & Rudd rebuilds

Things have been changing considerably at 3 St James's Street. I had lunch with Lizzy Rudd in the historic boardroom...

Perspective shot of Promontory vine master Jesus Villa

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Taking responsibility for artistry in the vineyard

Most California vineyard workers belong to a peripatetic crew. Samantha Cole-Johnson describes a radical alternative being implemented in Harlan properties...