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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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Not just for UK consumers, this range of wines is for anyone interested in finding widely available good buys. Tesco...
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Wines from 'fanatical winemakers' (according to the associated tasting booklet), mainly but not exclusively French. Above, at the Vino Gross...
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A Supertuscan that defied the trend of international grape varieties to focus instead entirely on Sangiovese – and has proved...
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A report on this spring’s tasting for the wine media. Yet more bargains from Britain’s unique co-operative wine-buying outfit. L...
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A breakaway group proves there's much more to NZ wines than Sauvignon Blanc. Above, Dog Point Vineyard in the Southern...
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Another set of outstanding new releases from the Kellers in Germany’s Rheinhessen. Also, news of crazy high-density planting, pictured above...
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Zinfandel proves its worth, and the longevity of both wines and vines. See also Zinfandel – California's other red. Above...
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New releases and old vintages make for a particularly rich array of wine reviews this month. Above, champagne producers Mathilde...
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This rare grape variety is attracting attention far outside its Haut-Savoie homeland, with followers from the Jura to Cornas and...
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Cards on the table for this month's round-up from Richard in Singapore. The trio of wines pictured in the image...
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One of Australia's most glorious wine ranges will be released in May. The painting above is a visual interpretation of...
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Long a staple for everyday wine, Ansonica – aka Inzolia – is getting a makeover on the Tuscan coast. Corinna...
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Completing yesterday’s report on a big blind tasting of 2015 right-bank wines and sweet whites. See this guide for all...
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Château Rieussec in Sauternes was one of the high points of this big blind tasting. Reviews of the left-bank reds...
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Cool wines from cool people in a cool climate. Plus some Tasmanian wines for good measure. See also Victoria –...
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Fifteen extraordinary wines from the most southerly vineyards in the world. Above, ice protects Otronia's grapes from frost (credit: Otronia)...
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