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The greatest-ever champagne vintage?
A comparative tasting of champagne from the highly acclaimed 1996 vintage and the overshadowed 1995. And a daring way to remove a recalcitrant champagne cork. Was 1996 the greatest-ever champagne...
Andy Howard MW
Monday 15 December 2025
• 4 min read
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Rhône 2024 – other southern whites, rosés and VDNs
Alistair Cooper MW
Wednesday 10 December 2025
• 11 min read
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Thirty-one of Bolgheri’s 73 wine producers sent their 2022s to be shown at this year’s tasting in London. So which...
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The season's most exciting offerings (plus a few duds best avoided) at two major UK retailers. And many of these...
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Lighter, brighter and fresher – and with more women winemakers – Georgia’s wines are more appealing than ever. Above left...
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Sangiovese – but not as we know it. A vertical tasting of a revolutionary Umbrian wine. Above, Chiara Lungarotti in...
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The first-ever reviews of the winners of the 2025 Great Greek Wines competition. Above, the awards in waiting (credit: Giorgos...
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A blind tasting demonstrated just what value is to be found in South Africa. Above, Creation winery in Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge...
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Surprising facts and wise insights gained on the slopes of a Sicilian volcano. Plus reviews of over 50 Etna wines...
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Nineteen standouts from the last month of tastings, from Argentina to Wales and many places in between. Two wines from...
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Exciting reds and a range of ports, including Quinta do Noval’s just-released 2023s. Above, Noval's ungrafted Nacional vineyard (© Quinta...
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Showcasing the appeal and distinctiveness of Portugal’s wines from north to south, and way out into the Atlantic. Above, vineyards...
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Unmissable Australians, including Lethbridge's tremendous Allegra Chardonnay, are a big part of this month's Singapore selection. Despite its diminutive size...
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Highlights from the Loire and Côte d'Or, alongside old favourites and newer names from the West Coast. The team at...
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A third wave of winemakers is turning Bulgaria into a source of seriously interesting and delightful wines. Above, Petar Georgiev...
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A total of 36 local ferments were tasted by Jancis during her recent few days in Tokyo. Some of those...
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A look back – and forward – at one of Sonoma's most respected, conscientious winemakers. One of California’s most thoughtful...
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Julia sought out new names and less-known producers for this compelling collection of nearly 100 wines. Above, Lex Langmann's Hochgrail...
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