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From iron ore to flor in South Africa's wild west
On South Africa’s remote West Coast an unlikely fortified-wine revival is taking place. Malu Lambert reports. Saldanha’s castle is an improbable one. As you stream into the West Coast outpost...
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Thursday 11 December 2025
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Matching wine with Asian food, part 4 – floral/fragrant and citric
Richard Hemming MW
Thursday 11 December 2025
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Southern Rhône vintage 2024 – an overview
Alistair Cooper MW
Monday 8 December 2025
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A new producer group promises ever greater things for the exciting wines of southern Chile. Five founder members shown above...
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Keep the top wines and enjoy the surprising others soonish, says Walter. See his extremely comprehensive tasting notes in Brunello...
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A comprehensive survey of vine-growing as it approaches the North Pole, including the story of Anchorage’s greenhouse vineyards – featuring...
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California's most quixotic winemaker has joined the behemoth. Elaine talks to both parties about an unusual marriage.
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Regenerative farming is introduced to Phelan Farms by one of the world's most famous sommeliers, seeking a new life.
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Walter finds the mood in the Langhe hills surprisingly upbeat. He took this picture of Mauro Veglio of La Morra...
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