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Jancis makes a suggestion. A version of this article is also published by the Financial Times. See also South Africa’s...
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The many Cape Chenins and Chenin blends shown at a big South African tasting in London in May reviewed. Tertius...
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4 June 2026 In advance of the 2026 Old Vine Conference on 8 June, we’re republishing this overview of our...
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Plus some wine-scholarship opportunities and events and site news before the Wine News takes a break. Before I dive in...
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How English is English wine? A shorter version of this article is published by the Financial Times. Mousehall Farm in...
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A Chardonnay masterclass, with everything you need to know to distinguish one country’s styles from another’s. At last tally, Chardonnay...
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Plus new commercial-vineyard regulations in the country of Georgia and season updates from South Africa and Washington State. Above, Asti...
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A collection of wines, most of them Integrity & Sustainability Certified, from a country with a uniquely precious natural environment...
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Two wines to conjure up spring. Flower Girl Albariño 2025 from €20.95, $25.65, £23.95 and Big Flower Cabernet Franc 2024...
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Plus, a trade deal for China and South Africa, falling French wine and spirits exports, a legal case in Australia...
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From light, delicate Prosecco to cult wine from Bordeaux and red Zinfandel, there’s something for everyone in these 25 wines...
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Plus, wet weather makes California drought-free for the first time in 25 years and leaves snow on Douro vineyards. Much...
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Also: the WHO calls for raised alcohol taxes; more tariff drama; Champagne sales decline, and protests continue at Moët Hennessy...
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Plus an update on France’s ban on copper-containing fungicides for organic viticulture. Above, fire in South Africa’s Overberg, sent by...
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Jet lag, a bad cold, but somehow an awful lot of good wine was enjoyed.
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On South Africa’s remote West Coast an unlikely fortified-wine revival is taking place. Malu Lambert reports.
Saldanha’s castle is an...
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