Andrew Jefford

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

Brunello di Montalcino
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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