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Chianti Classico 2022 – Riserva v Gran Selezione
Pleasant surprises from a torrid year. Above, Alessandro Campatelli, director and oenologist (and now owner) at Riecine, made a 2022 Gran Selezione particularly admired by Walter (© Riecine). As promised...
Walter Speller
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A whole new aspect of Etna wine, from two pioneering free spirits. Above, Stef Yim in Contrada Nave. Attracted by...
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A non-alcoholic wine that’s a welcome alternative to mineral water and fruit juice, plus its lower-priced bargain alternative, Steinbock. From...
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More white wines and lighter red wines are the style of the moment on this volcano. Last September I attended...
Mission Blind Tasting
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 Soave’s dormant cones to Campania’s shuddering Vesuvius, a tour of some of Italy’s most exciting wine regions. John Szabo...
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What links the many vine varieties and wines named Malvasia, found all around the Mediterranean and beyond? Caroline Gilby MW...
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Crisp, refreshing springtime sparklers, juicy reds and drool-worthy dessert wines not to miss. Above, the village of Olena in Tuscany...
Nick on restaurants
A week before this year’s Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race, Nick gets ahead of the Thames-side crowds. I feel comfortable...
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30 March 2026 Several readers have pointed out how useful Coravin is when only a small serving is required from...
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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A mixed bag but one of those that impressed Jancis was produced at the high-elevation Sette Cieli. Above, the view...
Nick on restaurants
A gem for wine lovers in London’s Soho. Just part of its giant wine list (temporarily stolen) is shown above...
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A flurry of wines to chase the winter blues away. Above, Ina and Heiko Bamberger, makers of one such wine...
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An ancient variety high in acidity and low in alcohol might help Franciacorta weather the effects of climate change. Last...
Wine news in 5
Plus, a trade deal for China and South Africa, falling French wine and spirits exports, a legal case in Australia...
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