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West of the West – Santa Cruz Mountains
Part 4 of an exploration of California’s westernmost vineyards. Above, the Split Rail vineyard in Corralitos (credit: John Benedetti) . See also California’s far-coast vineyards , the SLO Coast and...
Patrick Comiskey
• 2 min read
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Blind tasting, tested
From theory to practice: an MW critiques his own tasting prowess. Or lack of. Inspired by Sam’s Mission Blind Tasting series, I signed up for a tasting called ‘Burgundy or...
Richard Hemming MW
• 3 min read
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In this brief but clever entry to our 2025 wine writing competition, sommelier Maria Banson writes a haiku about Chardonnay...
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In this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition, Carol Kaufmann writes about her efforts to promote Chardonnay. See this...
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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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In this moving submission to our 2025 wine writing competition, Erica Landis – author of a highly commended entry to...
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Missing buttery Meursault? Read on! A much shorter version of this article is published by the Financial Times . Californian...
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Investment writer Jessica Monkivitch writes this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition about her and her mother's mutual love...
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In this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition, wine blogger Allison Wallace writes a spirited defence of Chardonnay. See...
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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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A crisp, supple white wine so good it could ask double the price. From $34 or £39.50. Above, Clare Carver...
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The world's most popular white wine grape has undergone a revolution. A shorter version of this article is published by...
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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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A look back – and forward – at one of Sonoma's most respected, conscientious winemakers. One of California’s most thoughtful...
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A superior white burgundy you can afford, from a name to watch. From €24, $26.99, £22.96. Above, Romain (left) and...
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Three varied consignments from the other side of the world with a high proportion of high scores. Above, the team...
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A tasting of current releases shown by UK importer/retailer Howard Ripley demonstrated this to a T. Above, the book-lined tasting...
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