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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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What, no Sauvignon Blanc? A tipping point may have been reached … Above, image of a Blank Canvas vineyard in...
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Stylistically diverse, top-notch Chardonnay: so many more reasons to keep faith in Australian wine. Above, Cherubino’s Willows vineyard, Margaret River...
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A vertical tasting of an iconic brand that's still made to last and is priced accessibly. There is something almost...
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Godello may hold pride of place, but Valdeorras’s reds can offer strong regional identity at very attractive prices. Above, some...
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A local grape made good – very good – in inland Galicia. Some of Ferran's favourite wines from an extensive...
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Walter concludes his coverage of the recently released vintage with 146 more wine reviews. See also 2021 Barolo and 2022...
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Three 20-point wines are among these 29 exciting finds. Also included, the 2022 Ridge Monte Bello, from the vineyard pictured...
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An exciting wave of white wines is sweeping a South American country formerly best known for reds. Although Uruguay is...
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Today's the day this year's top Penfolds wines are released. But only after Peter Gago, above, has been round the...
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A style that rarely disappoints. Andy writes Over 50 champagne houses were represented at The Definitive Champagne Tasting, a welcome...
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Mostly French, mostly classic and mostly excellent – including the first growths from 2010 and two brand-new releases from Krug...
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This year's Deep Down Under tasting went underground, in a crypt full of treasures proving that Australia deserves your support...
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Walter's innovative, exclusive annual get-together of top Montalcino producers continues. While some of Italy's classic wines may have become less...
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Red wines that fit the summer vibe. Should you forget that wine is supposed to be fun, something serious wine...
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A Peloponnese idyll worth a trip for its natural beauty as well as its cool, refreshing wines. Just an hour...
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Tuscan surprises and exciting movements in Puglia, plus new entries from Abruzzo and Campania. See also Walter’s report on new...
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