New Zealand
Latest New Zealand
Don't quote me
Oceanic wine
Chris Howard asks, if there’s such a thing as volcanic wine, can there be oceanic wine? Above, seals on the beach where the Pacific meets the Russian River – not...
Chris Howard
• 12 min read
More New Zealand
Tasting articles
Smart Chardonnay, diverse Sauvignon Blanc, well-priced Pinot Noir. Above, Kevin Judd’s photo shows Falveys vineyard in the upper Omaka Valley...
Mission Blind Tasting
How to identify this characterful variety in its various guises, from Germany and elsewhere. Today’s lesson is devoted to one...
Free for all
There are Pinot Noirs and Pinot Noirs. There’s nothing whatsoever wrong with examples that perfectly express their local region but...
Mission Blind Tasting
Same grape, different languages. Get to know its markers in its strongholds of Alsace, Italy, Oregon and New Zealand. For...
Tasting articles
Crisp, refreshing springtime sparklers, juicy reds and drool-worthy dessert wines not to miss. Above, the village of Olena in Tuscany...
Mission Blind Tasting
A Chardonnay masterclass, with everything you need to know to distinguish one country’s styles from another’s. At last tally, Chardonnay...
Tasting articles
Though some of the better-priced examples aren’t yet available in the UK … Importers, take note. Viticulturist Rhys Thomas (left)...
Wine news in 5
Plus mining company buying vineyard land in Australia and Champagne’s CO 2 emission goals raised. Above, red lines show major...
Wine news in 5
Plus updates on Facebook’s recommendation bans and New Zealand mining projects, and the passing of five influential wine-industry figures. Also...
Wines of the week
Exemplary New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from the Wairau Valley, pictured above. From $17.99, £23.94. It was not my intent to...
Wine news in 5
Also: the WHO calls for raised alcohol taxes; more tariff drama; Champagne sales decline, and protests continue at Moët Hennessy...
Wine news in 5
Plus, Telmont becomes Champagne’s first Regenerative Organic Certified producer, Argentina repeals wine regulations and the EU rules on de-alcoholised wine...
Wine news in 5
Plus a new Vino de Pago in Valencia, Spain. Also, Chardonnay Rose (shown above) now allowed in champagne, the state...
Don't quote me
Multiple tastings and one visit to a vineyard this month.
I still have a physical diary. In August I had...
Tasting articles
What, no Sauvignon Blanc? A tipping point may have been reached … Above, image of a Blank Canvas vineyard in...
Wine news in 5
Plus 1,500 alcohol-store closures in China and mining projects in the vineyard lands of New Zealand and Australia. Wildfires burn...
Choose your plan
For the dad who loves wine
Start your membership this Father’s Day with 20% off a full year. Expert reviews, honest writing, no guesswork. Or, gift a membership and save 20%.
Enter code DAD20 at checkout. Offer ends 22 June.
Member
$135
/year
Ideal for wine enthusiasts
- Access 295,311 wine reviews & 16,095 articles
- Access The Oxford Companion to Wine & The World Atlas of Wine
- Access askJancis, our AI wine assistant
Inner Circle
$249
/year
Ideal for collectors
Everything in “Member”, plus:
- Early access to the latest wine reviews, 48 hours in advance
- Early access to the latest articles, 48 hours in advance
Professional
$299
/year
For individual wine professionals
- Access 295,311 wine reviews & 16,095 articles
- Access The Oxford Companion to Wine & The World Atlas of Wine
- Access askJancis, our AI wine assistant
- 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
Everything in “Professional”, plus:
- Commercial use of up to 250 wine reviews & scores for marketing
- Access to submit wines for review
- Offer memberships to your employees and manage them from a single place
- API access available for an additional fee