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Blind tasting, part 9 – Riesling
How to identify this characterful variety in its various guises, from Germany and elsewhere. Today’s lesson is devoted to one of the wine world’s most cherished varieties: Riesling. It’s also...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
• 14 min read
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Plus a new batch of WSET Diploma graduates, the latest on Trump’s tariffs, Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman abandon merger talks...
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Same grape, different languages. Get to know its markers in its strongholds of Alsace, Italy, Oregon and New Zealand. For...
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From Alsace’s Rangen vineyard and Germany’s Ürziger Würzgarten to the volcanic fields of France’s Auvergne and Armenia’s highlands. Another cache...
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Under threat from the rising Mediterranean, Domaine de Vassal’s internationally renowned vinous heritage is finally being relocated, Louise Hurren reports...
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Parsing the wines from the world’s most archetypal Chardonnay appellations – just by paying attention to what’s in your glass...
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A duo of delicious, sustainably made, organically grown wines at incredibly affordable prices. From £11.79, $16.69. Much of the worry...
Tasting articles
Crisp, refreshing springtime sparklers, juicy reds and drool-worthy dessert wines not to miss. Above, the village of Olena in Tuscany...
Wine news in 5
Plus new commercial-vineyard regulations in the country of Georgia and season updates from South Africa and Washington State. Above, Asti...
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The world’s most famous global winemaking consultant has died. Michel Rolland died yesterday at age 79. Raised at his family’s...
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Plus the effect of rising oil prices on the wine world, Argentina’s declining consumption, Germany’s changing export market, and a...
Wine news in 5
Plus mining company buying vineyard land in Australia and Champagne’s CO 2 emission goals raised. Above, red lines show major...
Wines of the week
Not cheap but a good buy considering the flood of hedonistic flavour and texture in this organic and biodynamic champagne...
Wine news in 5
Also, news on Germany’s Henkell group buying out legendary Cava company Freixenet and legal challenges to France’s copper fungicide bans...
Tasting articles
A flurry of wines to chase the winter blues away. Above, Ina and Heiko Bamberger, makers of one such wine...
Book reviews
The enduring power of truly great writing. The New France A complete guide to contemporary French wine Andrew Jefford Published...
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Chris Howard contemplates the precarious balance of water, weather and vines in France’s Languedoc. Late summer sun beats down on...
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