
Andy Howard MW
Andy Howard MW became a Master of Wine in 2011 and runs his own consultancy business, Vinetrades Ltd, which focuses on education, judging, investment and sourcing.
He previously worked for Marks & Spencer as a buyer for over 30 years and was responsible as wine buyer for Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire, Champagne, Italy, North and South America, South Africa, England, Port and Sherry.
Although his key areas of expertise are Burgundy and Italy, he also has great respect for the wines of South America and South Africa, as well as a keen interest in the wines from South West France
He is a Decanter contributing editor and is the DWWA Regional Chair for Central Italy. Andy also writes a regular column on the UK wine retail trade for JancisRobinson.com.
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Premier Cru Chablis 2022: Top-scoring winesThe best Premier Cru Chablis 2022 wines tasted...
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AOP Chablis 2022: Top-scoring winesThe best AOP Chablis 2022 wines tasted...
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Vignobles Cruse-Lorenzetti: producer profile & 12 wines tastedA collective Bordeaux renaissance...
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Susana Balbo Torrontes: Taking Argentina to new heightsExploring the distinctive style of the Signature Barrel Fermented Torrontes...
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Château Clarke: 50th anniversary vertical tasting50 years of a Rothschild jewel...
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Value Burgundy: Top 30 reds and whites under £20Andy Howard shows where to value...
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Chablis 2021: full vintage report and top-scoring winesAndy Howard MW's top Chablis 2021 recommendations...
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Domaine Marquis d’Angerville: 2021 vintage review & 17 wines tastedFinesse and restraint exemplified in 2021...
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Discovering Domaine Chanson’s Beaune Premier CrusNew and old releases from one of Burgundy's headline names...
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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2020 in-bottle: first lookA first look at the 2020 vintage in bottle...
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Bouchard Père & Fils: a journey through Beaune masterclassA deep-dive into Bouchard's Beaune wines...
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Chablis 2019: Full vintage report and top-scoring winesThis vintage delivered highly-concentrated and complex wines....
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AOP Chablis 2021: top-scoring winesThe best AOP Chablis wines tasted...
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Petit Chablis 2021: top-scoring winesThe best Petit Chablis tasted...
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Chablis 2021: top-value winesThe best value...
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Premier Cru Chablis 2021: top-scoring winesThe best Premier Crus tasted...
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Grand Cru Chablis 2021: top-scoring winesThe best Grand Crus tasted...
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Château du Moulin-À-Vent: vertical tasting 2010 to 2019See 14 wines tasted and rated from this re-energised estate...
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Maison Chanzy: producer profile and six wines tastedUnearthing this relatively new name in Burgundy...
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Domaine Jacques CarillonA Burgundy superstar in waiting...
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Exploring Les Monts Damnés: the unofficial ‘cru’ of SancerreAndy Howard MW explores Les Monts Damnés in Sancerre...
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Verdicchio: panel tasting resultsNow's the time to discover Italy's fresh and characterful whites...
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Expert’s Choice: Bordeaux dry whites under £25Great value white Bordeaux comes in a range of styles...
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Hamilton Russell Pinot Noirs: 1981 to 202111 wines from this lauded South African winery…
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