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Wine discoveries – June 2026
25 ways to keep refreshed despite the heat. Last week Europe experienced its worst June heatwave on record; this week, the US is set to surpass heat records in cities...
Team JR
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Opus One 1979–2000
A vertical tasting takes Jancis back to the groundbreaking beginning of this emblematic California red. Left to right in a private room in 67 Pall Mall, London: Margaret Rand, Michael...
Jancis Robinson
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Every one of Richard Geoffroy's babies sampled. See also Two men we will miss . I had the great honour...
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Another look at 2015 Barolo, and Brunello di Montalcino from the notorious 2014 vintage, to add to Walter's Barolo report...
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Walter previews the forthcoming Barolo vintage, and took this picture of morning fog in the vineyard. Jancis adds some more...
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A look at some of Argentina's most creative wine producers. It was pointed out, quite rightly, that we have not...
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A tasting of mature ports that was glorious but tinged with sadness. See also Two men we will miss...
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A small tasting that revealed the fascinating and unpredictable effects of ageing champagne under the sea.
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Four dozen wines of which some of Britain's finest independent retailers are most proud. The Bunch is a group of...
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The impressive 2017 vintage results in some top scores from the northern Rhône's best names. To find out more about...
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Dozens of newly released Condrieus tasted and rated, among other northern Rhône whites. To find out more about the northern...
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Rich pickings from the 2017 vintage in the southern Rhône, beyond Châteauneuf. For a more detailed review of the southern...
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