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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 cache of bottles from one of the most remote, challenging and intriguing wine regions in the world. Above, Yokich’s...
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Some of the world’s more ambitious, and ambitiously priced, wines – those offered this year on the Bordeaux Place. Above...
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New releases from Oregon’s X Omni and X Novo vineyards and a handful of Californians. Above, Craig Williams among his...
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An ampelography conference at Plaimont in south-west France leads to delicious discoveries. Above, Eric Fitan pointing out one of the...
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A hot tip on an up-and-coming Napa winery plus a host of new releases worth seeking out. Above, Sam and...
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Near-perfect Champagne, well-priced Pinot Noir, unexpected old bottles and other treasures highlighted from August’s tranche of wine reviews. Natus Vini...
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An archetypal Pauillac offering authenticity, consistency and longevity. See also this guide to our bordeaux verticals. Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste may lack...
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The Cabernet is fine, but look to Shiraz, Pinot Gris and other less-popular varieties to taste where Victoria really shines...
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Some of the best Napa Cabs this writer has ever tasted despite the challenging vintage. Harlan, whose vineyards are pictured...
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A brace of bubbles, a mass of Masseto and a rackful of randoms, courtesy of Richard in Singapore.
Taittinger recently...
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Including ecological initiatives and recuperating near-extinct grape varieties, as well as making some very special, ambitious wines. Pictured above are...
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A wine competition that actually matters. Paarlberg (‘pearl mountain’) is behind us, iridescent in the cool morning light where the...
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Experience, determination and new talent are paying off in this young wine region. Alder reports on the annual Governor’s Cup...
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A tannic vintage produced some lovely surprises and shows how far growers have come in dealing with summer heat. Albino...
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Napa’s cool, late 2023 vintage resulted in well-balanced, expressive Sauvignon Blancs from top producers. Such as the notably environmentally conscious...
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Producers here have quietly been building their own distinctive wine styles and vision. Above, Péter Vida 's vineyard of centenarian...
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