Pinot Noir
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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
• 3 min read
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Richard joins hundreds of others to search for – and find – magic among the Pinot Noirs of New Zealand...
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A look back – and forward – at one of Sonoma's most respected, conscientious winemakers. One of California’s most thoughtful...
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Three varied consignments from the other side of the world with a high proportion of high scores. Above, the team...
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A tasting of current releases shown by UK importer/retailer Howard Ripley demonstrated this to a T. Above, the book-lined tasting...
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A breakaway group proves there's much more to NZ wines than Sauvignon Blanc. Above, Dog Point Vineyard in the Southern...
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Another set of outstanding new releases from the Kellers in Germany’s Rheinhessen. Also, news of crazy high-density planting, pictured above...
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Cool wines from cool people in a cool climate. Plus some Tasmanian wines for good measure. See also Victoria –...
Don't quote me
Can this southern Australian state compete with Burgundy for cool-climate wines with real personality and sense of place? See also...
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Brand-new wines including Cloudy Bay Gamay, Riesling from Bhutan and the 2022 vintage of Yquem Sauternes are among those scored...
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Despite desert-like conditions, great wines are coming from pockets of limestone along Chile’s northern Pacific Coast. The Talinay vineyard in...
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Julia races across London for the first-ever showing of this line-up of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’s bottled 2022s outside the...
Wines of the week
A gorgeous burgundy that’s still in stock … until Sam drinks it all. From $59 or £48. Above, Laurent and...
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Is this hidden region the best location for Pinot Noir in California? Aerial photo of Anderson Valley vineyards by Fabian...
Wine news in 5
Plus musings on Hong Kong’s liquor-duty slashing as incentive to revive its nightlife. Above, Bremer Family Winery, one of the...
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A range of wines that show there is great quality, and far more diversity, beyond the small number of dry...
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Paula Sidore reports from the annual tasting of Grosse Gewächse in Wiesbaden that it’s time we all paid more attention...
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