
Andrew Jefford
Andrew Jefford has written for Decanter magazine since 1988. His monthly magazine column is widely followed, and he also writes occasional features and profiles both for the magazine and for Decanter.com. He has won many awards for his work, including eight Louis Roederer Awards and eight Glenfiddich Awards. He was Regional Chair for Regional France and Languedoc-Rossillon at the inaugural Decanter World Wine Awards in 2004, and has judged in every edition of the competition since, becoming a Co-Chair in 2018. After a year as a senior research fellow at Adelaide University between 2009 and 2010, Jefford moved with his family to the Languedoc, close to Pic St-Loup. He also acts as academic advisor to The Wine Scholar Guild.
Roederer awards 2016: International Wine Columnist of the Year
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Jefford on Monday: The taste of spring
The wines of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé...
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What is a ‘dappled wine’? – Ask Decanter
Have you heard a wine described as 'dappled'?
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Jefford on Monday: The coming of Jésus
Andrew Jefford meets a saviour of Sherry wine...
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Jefford: The evolution of English wine
Andrew Jefford reflects on the transformation of English wine...
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Andrew Jefford’s top 25 premium Argentinian Malbecs
25 wines that most impressed...
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Jefford on Monday: But what about Chianti?
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Understanding Chateau Musar
Where do we start with the wines of Chateau Musar? Perhaps with the book of Hosea, written in the eighth century BCE, where Israelites prepared to return to righteousness.
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Mas de Daumas Gassac red wines: Recent vintages tasted
From 2010 to 2016 inclusive, plus a 2017 barrel sample...
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Jefford on Monday: Weighing up Gimblett Gravels
Tasting the 2015 vintage...
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Jefford on Monday: Languedoc-Roussillon’s eventful year
It's been a challenging 2018 but there is still untapped potential here...
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Jefford on Monday: Organic and Beyond
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Jefford on Monday: The organic audit
Andrew Jefford provides an organic wine health check ahead of France's biggest organic wine show, in Montpellier, Languedoc-Roussillon...
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Jefford on Monday: Lessons from the laureate
From novel writing to winemaking...
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Jefford on Monday: Of judges and critics
A fortnight ago, my favourite week of the year was getting underway.
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Jefford on Monday: Bordeaux Between The Covers
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Jefford on Monday: Hitting first
Andrew Jefford looks at two recent political controversies for French wine, and considers their impact...
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Jefford on Monday: Burgundy wine harvest – is 2015 a great year?
In this week's column, Andrew Jefford reports on the Burgundy wine harvest for 2015.
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Jefford on Monday: The nature of Napa
Napa Valley with a Bordeaux twist...
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Jefford on Monday: High on the hill
Andrew Jefford interviews a Napa mountain wine legend...
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30 Merlots from around the world
Wines to seek out and try...
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Brunello: Tuscany’s treasure plus top wines worth seeking out
Blessed with an ideal combination of location and geology, there’s no questioning the quality of this Tuscan heartland’s wines or its potential. Some argue that an increased focus on individual terroirs could bring improvements, while others put their faith in tried-and-tested techniques. Either way, discovers Andrew Jefford, there’s no great rush for change...
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Jefford: South Africa – Shocks, surprises and inspiration
Andrew Jefford reports on a season of drama....
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Jefford on Monday: Ontario’s wild ride
Andrew Jefford returns to the Niagara Escarpment...
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Jefford – Grés de Montpellier: Stones by the Sea
Andrew Jefford explores his own backyard...
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