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Brit Nat tasting 2026 by Em Drake
Tasting articles Pop the Brít-Nat

Britpop move over; here comes Brít-Nat with pop-the-crown-cap controversy and edgy attitude. Henry writes On the day that the soon-to-be-legendary June heatwave of 2026 landed, Tamlyn and I headed to...

Diemersdal winemaking team
Tasting articles Waitrose spring 2026 recommendations

Great buys available in the UK and farther afield – including some naturally lower-alcohol wines. Above, left to right: Reon Richter, Leana Coetzee, Mari Branders, Juandre Bruwer – the core...

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West Coast Trousseau bottle line-up
Tasting articles An obscure grape found in the Jura region of France and in the Douro region of Portugal has become indelibly...
early morning mist from the Monastère de St-Mont
Tasting articles A driving force in the viticultural landscape of South-West France that fosters co-operation without sacrificing local identity. Above, an early-morning...
Soter Vineyards at morning; photo by James Pipkin
Tasting articles A legendary influence on Oregon Pinot Noir and sparkling wine, seen through wines spanning 25 years. Above, the estate bathed...
Elephant Hill, Hawke's Bay, NZ
Tasting articles Two dozen generally excellent wines from New Zealand's North Island. Above, Elephant Hill, whose Chardonnay and bordeaux blend each garnered...
Ch St-Aubin cru bourgeois
Tasting articles How do these two vintages compare at this affordable quality level? Above, owner Charles Fernandez de Castro of Ch St-Aubin...
Eratalar Karasakız Vineyard in Akçakıl village_Photo credit@Chamlija Wines
Tasting articles A new research project aims to demonstrate not only the cultural importance of the Karasakız grape variety, but also how...
2022 harvest of healthy Pinot Noir grapes in Gevrey-Chambertin
Tasting articles Matthew's notes from his visits to the following producers: Berthaut-Gerbet, Christian Clerget, Comte Liger-Belair, Edouard Delaunay, Dujac, Gérard Julien, des...
Signposts in village of Dezize-lès-Maranges
Tasting articles Matthew's notes from his visits to the following producers: Bachelet-Monnot, Cassiopée, Louis Chenu, Chevrot, Fabien Coche, Comte Lafon, Le Grappin...
View from Massolino in Serralunga d'Alba
Tasting articles Tasting notes on 94 wines tasted in the Langhe hills last November, complemented by contemporary assessments of the last 13...
Bien Nacido vineyard in morning fog
Tasting articles Whether your December is freezing or sweltering, Richard's round-up has a wine for all seasons. Above, morning fog above Bien...
Zoe Johnson and John Benda
Tasting articles Following on from yesterday's article on wines from the north, today Walter takes us to the centre and south of...
Fenja Hinz in her Glen Pinot Noir vineyard
Tasting articles Walter reports on a slew of wines he has tasted recently, starting in the north of the country today and...
Glass with red wine on the wooden table in the bar; credit Dulin
Tasting articles What a year Alder and family have had. Here's what (occasionally) sustained him. It’s been, as they say, something of...
Hundred Hills
Tasting articles Normal service has been resumed by the Royal Household Wine Committee. Above, Hundred Hills winery, Oxfordshire, source of a favourite...
Viticulturist Ryan Johnson surveys WeatherEye vineyard in Washington State
Tasting articles Red Mountain continues to lead the way in Yakima, Washington State's first-ever AVA, but there are other areas worth a...
Ton Mata in Bufadors vineyard
Tasting articles Off the beaten track in Spain for wines you can now buy online. Above, Ton Mata of Recaredo among the...
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