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Decanter Magazine, Italian Expert and DWWA Regional Chair for Central Italy

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.

Beaujolais: top-scoring Fleurie 2018 wines

The Fleurie cru produced soft, fragrant and appealing wines in 2018.

Beaujolais: top-scoring Brouilly & Côte de Brouilly 2018 wines

In 2018 the Brouilly and Côte de Brouilly crus produced wines that lean towards a muscular and full-bodied style.

By Andy Howard MW Last updated 30 March 21
Beaujolais: top-scoring St-Amour, Régnié, Juliénas and Chénas 2018 wines

Andy Howard MW finds a range of enjoyable bottles coming from the crus of Saint-Amour, Régnié, Juliénas and Chénas in 2018.

By Andy Howard MW Last updated 30 March 21
Beaujolais vintage guide: top-scoring Morgon 2018 wines

Andy Howard MW found the Morgon cru produced a number of successful wines in 2018.

By Andy Howard MW Last updated 30 March 21
Beaujolais: top-scoring Moulin-à-Vent 2018 wines

Andy Howard MW says the 2018 Moulin-à-Vent vintage has produced a number of glossy and supple wines.

By Andy Howard MW Last updated 30 March 21
Beaujolais 2018 cru vintage guide: more than 110 wines rated

Andy Howard MW takes an in-depth look at the 2018 vintage in Beaujolais and tastes more than 110 wines.

By Andy Howard MW Last updated 30 March 21
My top 20: food-friendly wines from around Italy

20 top-value mealtime bottles, and suggests the best dishes to go with each...

By Andy Howard MW Published 5 February 21

Sweet Bordeaux: 12 wines to look out for beyond the obvious

It’s not all about Sauternes, you know – there are other, lesser-known Bordeaux areas that produce top-notch dessert styles using botrytised grapes. Andy Howard MW explores these outlying and often great-value appellations, and recommends 12 top wines to try.

By Andy Howard MW Published 13 December 20
Top scoring AOP Chablis 2019 wines

At villages level, 2019 Chablis offer drinkability supported by classical and refreshing acidity

By Andy Howard MW Last updated 2 December 20
Top scoring Petit Chablis 2019

Seductive, young and accessible wines.

By Andy Howard MW Published 26 November 20
Top scoring Grand Cru Chablis 2019

The best 2019s will age a very long time....

By Andy Howard MW Published 24 November 20
Top scoring Premier Cru Chablis 2019

It’s worth trading up to appreciate the terroir influence that Chablis offers...

By Andy Howard MW Published 24 November 20
Christie’s Hospices de Beaune tasting: 2014 – 2017 vintages

The London-based auctioneer held a special showcase of wines spanning the vintages 2014 - 2017...

By Andy Howard MW Published 9 November 20

Panel tasting: Best Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadenes

By Andy Howard MW Last updated 16 October 20
Behind Burgundy’s boutique micro-négoce: Les Parcellaires de Saulx

Andy Howard MW explores the background of this relatively new Burgundy producer...

By Andy Howard MW Published 24 August 20
Domaine Belleville: A new Burgundy name to look out for

Andy Howard MW tastes nine wines from this relative newcomer with majority holdings in Rully and Mercurey and finds premium expressions of terroir at affordable prices...

By Andy Howard MW Published 17 August 20
Regional profile: Montagny

The whites of Montagny are offering increasingly good-value interest, says Andy Howard MW

By Andy Howard MW Published 13 August 20
Understanding IGP Pays d’Oc

A groundswell of fascinating, great-quality wine styles are rising up....

By Andy Howard MW Published 25 July 20
Hamilton Russell Vineyards: producer profile

A look at one of South Africa’s iconic wine estates...

By Andy Howard MW Last updated 15 July 20

Top five Chablis vintages to drink now

The best wines from five Chablis vintages worth opening and drinking at the moment...

By Andy Howard MW Published 15 July 20
Famille Hugel: Focusing on purity of terroir plus 10 wines tasted

Andy Howard MW talks to Jean-Frédéric, thirteenth generation at Famille Hugel, about the identity of the estate's wines while tasting a range of Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminers...

By Andy Howard MW Last updated 1 July 20
Top 20 Bordeaux reds under £20

20 top clarets for quality and value

By Andy Howard MW Published 6 June 20
Chablis spotlight: William Fèvre

Andy Howard MW tastes through a range of Chablis wines from William Fèvre, one of the biggest domaines in the appellation, finding layered, concentrated and age-worthy wines worth seeking out...

By Andy Howard MW Last updated 29 May 20
Tasting Vin de Constance

2016 is another stunning vintage for Vin de Constance

By Andy Howard MW Published 17 May 20
Exploring quality at Maison Albert Bichot plus 17 wines worth seeking out

One of the largest and most dynamic producers in the region...

By Andy Howard MW Published 5 May 20