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Cortes de Cima team, credit Cortes de Cima / Joana Freitas
Tasting articles Wine discoveries – June 2025 20 don’t-miss wines to drink now. From canned bubbles to grand cru champagne, Etna rosato, Syrian Syrah, California Cabernet and more. Above, the team at Cortes de Cima, responsible for...
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Team JR Wednesday 2 July 2025 • 5 min read
Mouchão estate
Wines of the week Mouchão, Rafael, Alentejo A great-value Portuguese red blend that opens the door to an iconic Alentejo estate. From €8.50, $16.99, £17.95 for the 2021; f rom €9.95, £14.95 for the 2022. Mouchão is...
Julia Harding
Julia Harding MW Friday 13 June 2025 • 1 min read
Domaine Serene
Tasting articles Wine discoveries – May 2025
Team JR Tuesday 3 June 2025 • 4 min read

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