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The Chapelle at Saint Jacques d'Albas in France's Pays d'Oc

Tasting articles Wine discoveries – January 2026

From light, delicate Prosecco to cult wine from Bordeaux and red Zinfandel, there’s something for everyone in these 25 wines. Above, the 1,000-year-old chapel at St-Jacques d’Albas, source of one...

Team JR Tuesday 3 February 2026 • 2 min read

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English wine on auction

20 June 2024 For our Throwback Thursday item this week we’re making this article, originally published for JancisRobinson.com members only...

Missing Gate Vineyard - Jack Speakman and Pluto the dog in the vineyard

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English wine hits a milestone

England's wine industry is booming, and with its maturation has come as many growing pains as there are great wines...

Oxney Blanc de Blancs with a pot and bowl of Thai beef stir fry

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Curious couples – English Blanc de Blancs and beef stir-fry

A pairing that proves that sparkling wine can match just about anything – and a tip on a tool that...

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Sparkling and white wines for summer 2024

The fruits of several giant tastings chez UK wine retailers … A version of this article is published by the...

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Real men do drink rosé

25 June 2024 Now with 10 wines added – including the latest from Château Minuty tasted by Jancis. 28 May...

Left to right: Frank Slabbert (Assistant winemaker), Danna de Jongh (Cap Classique & white winemaker), Michael Malan (Cellarmaster & red winemaker), Johan Malan (Director of winemaking). Danna de Jongh makes all white wines, excluding any containing Chenin Blanc, which Michael makes.

Wines of the week

Simonsig, Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2021 Stellenbosch

Spectacular value in sparkling wine, from South Africa's original Cap Classique producer, from €15.95, £15.75, $21.99. Above, the winemaking crew...

Ferdinand Ruelle-Dudel of Champagne Franck Bonville

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Grower champagnes – finding value

In another tale of two tastings Tam finds that it's the farmer fizz that's keeping champagne exciting. Above, Ferdinand Ruelle-Dudel...

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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...

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Wine with meat

Advice for carnivores, especially those who are not that keen on red wine. A much shorter version of this article...

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Sparkling-wine sales and fine-wine trends

Fine wine falters and champagne sales decline, Argentina battles export taxes and the Chablis house William Fèvre changes hands. Plus...

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Roederer Estate, Quartet Brut Anderson Valley

A California sparkling wine with Champagne credentials that always overdelivers at the price. Above, Roederer's Mendocino vineyards. From $18.99, £28.75...