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Tasting articles 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...

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Penner-Ash vineyard
Tasting articles Sometimes the human connections are just as important as the physical underpinnings of an AVA. Above, Penner-Ash vineyard, courtesy of...
Rippon vineyards
Free for all There are Pinot Noirs and Pinot Noirs. There’s nothing whatsoever wrong with examples that perfectly express their local region but...
Bo Barrett with Chateau Montelena 1973 Chardonnay
Tasting articles Featuring Ceritas, DuMOL, HdV (Hyde de Villaine), Chateau Montelena and Turley. Above, Bo Barrett opening a bottle of the famous...
Rhys Tomas and Rob Mann of Swinney
Tasting articles Though some of the better-priced examples aren’t yet available in the UK … Importers, take note. Viticulturist Rhys Thomas (left)...
Keller HD Chardonnay Zellerweg
Tasting articles Another outstanding crop of shape-shifting, vineyard-specific wines from an excellent and very small harvest. Klaus Peter Keller’s summary of what...
Richard Hemming surrounded by wine bottles ready for tasting
Tasting articles 124 wines reviewed, revealing assorted treasures buried in the far south-western corner of Australia. See also Visiting Great Southern. The...
Patrick Sullivan & Megan McLaren in Gippsland - Photo by Guy Lavoipierre
Tasting articles This cool-climate Australian region is finally living up to its early promise. Winegrowers Patrick Sullivan and Megan McLaren are pictured...
Liger-Belair cellar 2024
Inside information After extensive tasting and talking to producers up and down Burgundy’s Côte d’Or, Matthew surveys the vintage. Above, the tellingly...
Paula tasting red wines in Wiesbaden 2025
Tasting articles In a perilous vintage, Germany’s best 2023 Spätburgunders are a testament to nerve and precision in the vineyard. Also see...
Helmut and Cornelius Dönnhoff of the Nahe
Tasting articles Reflections inspired by two recent German tastings, mainly 2024s. Above, Helmut and Cornelius Dönnhoff, not in London but on their...
Craig Williams
Tasting articles New releases from Oregon’s X Omni and X Novo vineyards and a handful of Californians. Above, Craig Williams among his...
The Vosne in question, with Clown Bar’s curious choice of decanter.
Free for all In this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition, Niall Rush writes about the trials and rewards of loving Pinot...
Blank Canvas vineyard March 2025
Tasting articles What, no Sauvignon Blanc? A tipping point may have been reached … Above, image of a Blank Canvas vineyard in...
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Free for all Brent Gushowaty writes this passionate entry to our 2025 wine writing competition about Pinot Noir. To read more odes to...
Deep Down Under in the crypt
Tasting articles This year's Deep Down Under tasting went underground, in a crypt full of treasures proving that Australia deserves your support...
2015 New Wave SA tasting booklets
Tasting articles 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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