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Sherry, port and Madeira in profusion. This is surely the time of year when you can allow yourself to take the plunge into these very special wines. I tasted quite...
Jancis Robinson
Friday 12 December 2025
• 3 min read
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Rhône 2024 – other southern whites, rosés and VDNs
Gigondas Blanc lives up to its new appellation in 2024. Above, Clairette at Château de St-Cosme, one of the vintage’s standout producers. For more on the Rhône 2024 vintage, see...
Alistair Cooper MW
Wednesday 10 December 2025
• 11 min read
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Rhône 2024 – other southern reds
Alistair Cooper MW
Wednesday 10 December 2025
• 12 min read
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A novel presentation of Austrian wines in London, plus some recent tasting notes on notable Austrians. See also Austrian whites...
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Walter profiles an Australian in the Langhe. On 5 March Walter will be hosting for members of the wine trade...
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After providing us with all those great book reviews, and marshalling our Burgundy 2017 tasting notes, Tam has at last...
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Lucky Michael wallows in another vertical of a German icon. He plans to be at our second Riesling Night in...
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A slightly jaded look at Chile's generic proposition. No one could be more excited about Chile's finest and more innovative...
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This is the third and last instalment of my tasting report on this year's major blind tasting of 2015 bordeaux...
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This is the second of a three-part examination of this vintage in Bordeaux. See also Southwold 2015 whites for the...
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The first of three tasting articles re-examining more than 250 of the most important Bordeaux 2015s. More tomorrow and the...
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I present to you today the current Pinot Noirs of two very different American producers. Sonoma-based Jamie Kutch is a...
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Another aspect of Chinese wine considered after yesterday’s report on a London debut. I celebrated Bonfire Night, 5 November, with...
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A new exporter has designs on the UK market. More tomorrow on a rather famous Chinese wine . Jancis writes...
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A tasting organised in London by Greek wine specialist Eclectic Wines and retailer Theatre of Wine went seriously and profitably...
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Stunning burgundy 2016s but no bargain . Julia attended the annual showing of DRC's latest releases in London yesterday. Sadly...
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Buy 2013 Brunello is Walter's message. The just-released 2014 Brunellos are expected to face strong headwinds once they are available...
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Walter goes out and about to discuss a troublesome vintage, and tastes 130 examples. Tomorrow, Riservas from the much more...
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A look at red burgundy with some age on it for a change. Burgundy specialist Sarah Marsh MW organises regular...
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