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Gippsland comes of age
This cool-climate Australian region is finally living up to its early promise. Winegrowers Patrick Sullivan and Megan McLaren are pictured above (credit: Guy Lavoipierre). When I moved to Melbourne in...
Max Allen
Friday 20 February 2026
• 2 min read
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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – biting the bullet in 2023
Julia Harding MW
Tuesday 17 February 2026
• 2 min read
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Yes, white Gigondas is now a thing. Look out for Ali's forthcoming article on southern Rhône whites… Above, the Dentelles...
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More than 100 current releases reviewed, many shown by the producers themselves. They deserve your attention. Above, typical old bush...
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France's seminal appellation, about to celebrate its centenary in 2023, escaped the worst of 2021's challenges. See our guide to...
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Andy Howard MW reviews the current offerings of his ex-employer and finds it's mainly the old favourites that are worth...
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An historic vertical tasting of the jewel in Ridge's crown and a selection of Napa wines that – hallelujah –...
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Germany has a great deal more to offer in terms of style and price than the well-promoted Grosse Gewächse. My...
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International Sherry Week begins today. Above, partners in sherry, and an increasing number of unfortified wines, Jesús Barquín (left) and...
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Feast your eyes and prepare your palate for some great bargains, most of which should be available outside the UK...
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Some hand-picked Spanish answers to Grenache. Only the rosado is missing from the line-up above. See also Elusive inspiration for...
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A first look at Brunello di Montalcino 2018 and Barolo 2019, as well as some white gems.
This year’s Vinexus...
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Why have one oenologist when you can have six? Daniele Cernilli, on the left above in the photo by DoctorWine...
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Paula's second report from this year's Traditionsweingüter tasting in Austria. Last week was Grüner Veltliner. Now we dive into Riesling...
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Richard's monthly résumé of tasting notes from all around the world via Singapore.
This month, for the first time in...
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The characteristic grape of the atmospheric Greek island of Santorini examined. See also From Santorini to the world.
When Masters...
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Absolute favourite Languedoc wines tasted over the course of this year are described below. See also Languedoc – wines to...
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Biodynamic adherent Michel Chapoutier is not short of an opinion so the introduction to our 13 tasting notes on his...
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