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The cross-Channel special relationship
A look at Anglo-French love through the lens of wine. Plus a guide to the UK’s fine-wine traders. A shorter version of this article is published by the Financial Times...
Jancis Robinson
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Wine news in 5
Brutal weather threatens vineyards, Chianti rosé, latest global wine stats
Plus some wine-scholarship opportunities and events and site news before the Wine News takes a break. Before I dive in, I’d like to congratulate Jancis for taking #2 in Drinks...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
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Wine news in 5
Plus, new regulations allow Champagne bottles to go foil-less and sherry to go unfortified. Also, a run-down of harvest starts...
Wine news in 5
Plus news of a wildfire ripping through Washington State's Columbia Gorge. The Burdoin Fire is pictured above (photo credit: Lyle...
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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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A look at a dozen rather smart wine families who have decided that co-operation is better than competition. A shorter...
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20 don’t-miss wines to drink now. From canned bubbles to grand cru champagne, Etna rosato, Syrian Syrah, California Cabernet and...
Wine news in 5
Plus a huge alcohol tax hike in Vietnam and 67 Pall Mall's new Shanghai location, shown above. Before I get...
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Mainly some great tastings in London but a fascinating trip to Bordeaux, too. The scariest thing I did this month...
Wine news in 5
Plus the latest on 2024 bordeaux en primeur, including Mouton-Rothschild’s impressive price drop. Before I get to global news, some...
Wine news in 5
Plus, more changes at the Duckhorn Portfolio, and an update on 2024 bordeaux en primeur. Above, Château Cheval Blanc. Hi...
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What to drink with artichokes, asparagus, chilli and chocolate. A slightly shorter version of this is published by the Financial...
Tasting articles
New releases and old vintages make for a particularly rich array of wine reviews this month. Above, champagne producers Mathilde...
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A trio of sparkling wines, new winter whites and succulent reds, and a cache of not-to-miss great-value finds from our...
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A round-up of some of the best wines we tasted in January. Every week, our team tastes dozens or even...
Wine news in 5
Plus champagne as a consumer mood barometer, and good news for Jura wine lovers. Above, an example of the traditional...
Wine news in 5
And the Porto Protocol’s new guide to environmentally friendly wine packaging, pictured above right.
Before I get to global news...
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Don't pour that ancient bottle of wine down the sink! Some of the corks from an evening described below that...
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