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Our 2026 wine writing competition
28 May 2026 Breaking news – Alecia Moore, aka P!NK, will be our guest judge for this year’s WWC. Moore is not only an immensely accoladed musician but she’s also...
Julian Leidy
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Winemaker Cerina van Niekirk's entry is titled, 'From Priorat to Piekenierskloof'. She explains that 'My husband is the cellar master...
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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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Hajnalka Kis writes, 'I would love to say that I am a wine writer, but since January this year, I...
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Hilary McGrath writes in, with her entry: 'Hilary McGrath is a French to English translator and proofreader, specialising in wine...
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' My name is Madeleine Rothery, I’m an Australian writer based in Paris. I’m by no means a traditional wine...
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