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Wine news in 5 Michelin takes on wine, France's yield estimates fall, Ukrainian wine stolen in London

Plus a new Vino de Pago in Valencia, Spain. Also, Chardonnay Rose (shown above) now allowed in champagne, the state of New Zealand wine exports, and new research on fighting...

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Wine discoveries – January 2025

A round-up of some of the best wines we tasted in January. Every week, our team tastes dozens or even...

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Seeking (wine bottle) closure

Fifteen Verget white burgundies like these and 10 more wines were served blind in pairs ... Why? A version of...

Jean Smit - winemaker at Moya Meaker and Damascene

Tasting articles

Lea & Sandeman's 'Brave New World'

Wines from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina and the US in the spotlight. Pictured above is Jean Smit –...

Wines of the week

Zephyr, MKIII Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Marlborough

A complex white wine made by one of the most experienced winemakers in Marlborough using his freedom and an unusual...

Yiannis Boutaris in the vineyard at Kir Yianni in Amyndeon, Greece

Wine news in 5

New Zealand frost, new US wine-market data, light bottle weight wins, China joins OIV

And Yiannis Boutaris, Greek wine icon, has died at age 82. He's shown above in his vineyard at Kir-Yianni in...

Tasting articles

Kumeu River – they stayed

As Kumeu River’s 2023 Chardonnays hit the market this week, we report on two recent tastings in London of wines...

The author examining the inside of a karas at Voskevaz Winery, Armenia

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WWC24 – Qué Syrah, Syrah, by Keely Cho

Sommelier Keely Cho writes this entertaining entry to our 2024 wine writing competition about the party that set her on...

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Collecting on a budget – Australia, NZ, South Africa

No shortage of underpriced, ageworthy gems here. A slightly shorter version of this article is published by the Financial Times...

Wine news in 5

A hunt for old vines, higher standards in Marlborough and Antinori buys Col Solare

Plus where to find the JancisRobinson.com team over the coming months, and congratulations to the latest winners of Golden Vines...

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New Zealand harvest 2024

Resident winemaker-consultant Sophie Parker-Thomson MW doesn't want to shout about it, but is this vintage the best yet? Above, the...

Tasting articles

New Zealand wines now – everything but Sauvignon Blanc

Bubbles and burgundian varieties are among the highlights coming out of New Zealand lately. Above, Felton Road's Calvert Vineyard, source...

Tasting articles

François Millet – a Burgundian garagiste

From de Vogüé to his very own garage. S ee also this guide to our coverage of the 2022 vintage...

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New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc – classic and alternative

Increased attention to subregions and individual style has made this category more interesting than ever. Pictured above, the Appellation Marlborough...