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Blind tasting, tested
From theory to practice: an MW critiques his own tasting prowess. Or lack of. Inspired by Sam’s Mission Blind Tasting series, I signed up for a tasting called ‘Burgundy or...
Richard Hemming MW
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Sometimes the human connections are just as important as the physical underpinnings of an AVA. Above, Penner-Ash vineyard, courtesy of...
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There are Pinot Noirs and Pinot Noirs. There’s nothing whatsoever wrong with examples that perfectly express their local region but...
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Featuring Ceritas, DuMOL, HdV (Hyde de Villaine), Chateau Montelena and Turley. Above, Bo Barrett opening a bottle of the famous...
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Though some of the better-priced examples aren’t yet available in the UK … Importers, take note. Viticulturist Rhys Thomas (left)...
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Another outstanding crop of shape-shifting, vineyard-specific wines from an excellent and very small harvest. Klaus Peter Keller’s summary of what...
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124 wines reviewed, revealing assorted treasures buried in the far south-western corner of Australia. See also Visiting Great Southern. The...
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This cool-climate Australian region is finally living up to its early promise. Winegrowers Patrick Sullivan and Megan McLaren are pictured...
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After extensive tasting and talking to producers up and down Burgundy’s Côte d’Or, Matthew surveys the vintage. Above, the tellingly...
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In a perilous vintage, Germany’s best 2023 Spätburgunders are a testament to nerve and precision in the vineyard. Also see...
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Reflections inspired by two recent German tastings, mainly 2024s. Above, Helmut and Cornelius Dönnhoff, not in London but on their...
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New releases from Oregon’s X Omni and X Novo vineyards and a handful of Californians. Above, Craig Williams among his...
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In this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition, Niall Rush writes about the trials and rewards of loving Pinot...
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What, no Sauvignon Blanc? A tipping point may have been reached … Above, image of a Blank Canvas vineyard in...
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Brent Gushowaty writes this passionate entry to our 2025 wine writing competition about Pinot Noir. To read more odes to...
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This year's Deep Down Under tasting went underground, in a crypt full of treasures proving that Australia deserves your support...
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The first 'Steenwold' blind tasting took place last May in London. Above, the 2015 new-wave tasting booklets were pictured by...
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