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Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc/Viognier 2024, America
A summer-ready, silky white wine that’s widely available from just $8.99, £20.90 . The sleeper hit of Napa winery Pine Ridge, first made by founder Gary Andrus 30 years ago...
Tara Q Thomas
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Loire regains its gloire
Jancis revels in the glorious 2025 Loire vintage, and her tasting of dry whites identifies some excellent 2024s, too. A slightly shorter version of this article is published by the...
Jancis Robinson
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The downs and ups of this popular central Loire appellation.
In the 1980s I was based in Paris and Saumur-Champigny...
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Now that it’s a rich man’s plaything, has this iconic estate lost its oomph? Above, manager Jacques-Antoine Toublanc (left) and...
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Lovely wines – but all too mysterious for both taster and cook.
Towards the end of last year, I had...
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A great-value Loire producer highlighted.
From €12.75, CA$24.65, £14.49, $19.90, 260 Norwegian kroner, AU$42, $1,050 New Taiwan dollars
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In continued celebration of old vines comes this overperforming South African Chenin, courtesy of Richard. It also echoes the enthusiasm...
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In his introduction to his old-vine competition entry, Ian Haggie explains: ' I am a mid-thirties wine professional based in...
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The third entry to our 2021 writing competition on old vines is from Etienne Neethling, who introduces himself as 'a...
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Ze'ev Dunie is the author of the second 2021 writing competition entry to be published. He writes: 'Owner and winemaker...
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Today’s wine of the week is made by a remarkable young man who was one of the early beneficiaries of...
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A naturally made Chenin Blanc has Richard completely convinced. See also today's collection of Loire wines tasted by Jancis and...
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There is great Chenin Blanc in both the Loire and South Africa, the two being closely linked in the image...
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A tribute to Jacky Blot, champion of Chenin Blanc and Bourgeuil in the Loire. Above he is seen with his...
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Back in May 2020, which seems like a lifetime ago, I was due to go on a trip to the...
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See this guide to the other instalments in this broad look at current offerings from the Loire Valley. Reds, pinks...
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Last week I wrote about which red wine vintages to drink now. This week, which white wines are worth ageing...
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This might be the perfect white wine for Christmas Day.
From €20, $24.98, £20.68, CA$35.25, HK$460, 4,840 roubles
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