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.
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 writes a regular column on the UK wine retail trade for JancisRobinson.com.
At the 2019 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) he was the Regional Chair for Southern Italy.
Andy Howard MW takes an in-depth look at the 2018 vintage in Beaujolais and tastes more than 110 wines.
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