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Tasting articles Waitrose spring 2026 recommendations

Great buys available in the UK and farther afield – including some naturally lower-alcohol wines. Above, left to right: Reon Richter, Leana Coetzee, Mari Branders, Juandre Bruwer – the core...

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Tasting articles Two notoriously difficult vintages, with very different outcomes. The image above, from Collezione Chianti Classico 2026 in Florence, is courtesy...
WNi5 and Crys Chen, Brittany Graham, Loris Jones Randolph, and Justin Trabue Wasserman, BIMPOC 2026 award recipients
Wine news in 5 Plus some wine-scholarship opportunities and events and site news before the Wine News takes a break. Before I dive in...
Stef Yim in Contrada Nave
Tasting articles A whole new aspect of Etna wine, from two pioneering free spirits. Above, Stef Yim in Contrada Nave. Attracted by...
Weingut J. Hofstätter Dr Fischer Zero Brut Sparkling bottle with glass of white wine; Photo ©Mattia Mionetto
Wines of the week A non-alcoholic wine that’s a welcome alternative to mineral water and fruit juice, plus its lower-priced bargain alternative, Steinbock. From...
view of Etna
Tasting articles More white wines and lighter red wines are the style of the moment on this volcano. Last September I attended...
Samantha Cole-Johnson tasting a lineup of Pinot Gris wines
Mission Blind Tasting Same grape, different languages. Get to know its markers in its strongholds of Alsace, Italy, Oregon and New Zealand. For...
gnarly old vines in Tauraasi, Campania
Free for all From Soave’s dormant cones to Campania’s shuddering Vesuvius, a tour of some of Italy’s most exciting wine regions. John Szabo...
Malvasia around the Mediterranean
Tasting articles What links the many vine varieties and wines named Malvasia, found all around the Mediterranean and beyond? Caroline Gilby MW...
Isole e Olena
Tasting articles Crisp, refreshing springtime sparklers, juicy reds and drool-worthy dessert wines not to miss. Above, the village of Olena in Tuscany...
Low tide at Mari's
Nick on restaurants A week before this year’s Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race, Nick gets ahead of the Thames-side crowds. I feel comfortable...
Castiglioncello Sassicaia
Free for all 30 March 2026 Several readers have pointed out how useful Coravin is when only a small serving is required from...
Wine News in 5 logo and Asti vineyard shrouded in fog photo
Wine news in 5 Plus new commercial-vineyard regulations in the country of Georgia and season updates from South Africa and Washington State. Above, Asti...
View form Sette Cieli to the sea
Tasting articles A mixed bag but one of those that impressed Jancis was produced at the high-elevation Sette Cieli. Above, the view...
Doppo wine list
Nick on restaurants A gem for wine lovers in London’s Soho. Just part of its giant wine list (temporarily stolen) is shown above...
Ina & Heiko Bamberger photographed by lucie greiner
Tasting articles A flurry of wines to chase the winter blues away. Above, Ina and Heiko Bamberger, makers of one such wine...
Erbamat grapes
Inside information An ancient variety high in acidity and low in alcohol might help Franciacorta weather the effects of climate change. Last...
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