
Margaret Rand
Margaret Rand is a past editor of Wine Magazine, Wine & Spirit International and Whisky Magazine. She now writes for World of Fine Wine, Drinks Business, Decanter and Imbibe among others, and is general editor of Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book. She has won several Roederer and Lanson awards, and a new edition of Grapes and Wines is due out any minute.
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The Next Generation: Australian wineriesIt’s not just the Europeans who can boast wine dynasties. Australia has a clutch of wineries that have stayed in family hands for generations. MARGARET RAND finds out how they have succeeded
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My passion for wine – Earl SpencerThe late Princess of Wales’ brother inherited his father’s depleted cellar. He plans to return it to its glory days, writes Margaret Rand
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Christian Moueix of Chateau Petrus – Decanter Man of the YearBy Margaret Rand Last updated
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Fake Wine spottingBy Margaret Rand Last updated
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Fooling the experts: Forgeries and JeffersonThe recent scandal of the Thomas Jefferson fake bottles shows, yet again, that forgeries can – and have – fooled all but the most knowledgeable collectors and wine merchants, says Margaret Rand
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Cellar Management Software: Gimmick Or Godsend?By Margaret Rand Last updated
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More Amore For AmaroneBy Margaret Rand Last updated
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Tempranillo-Spain’s Hottest GrapeThink of a great Spanish red and chances are it’ll be from Tempranillo. But, asks MARGARET RAND, how do the different regions produce such variety within a variety?
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Is This Good Value?Value can mean many things to many people – it doesn’t always imply cheap, and it can even mean expensive. MARGARET RAND ponders where it exists in the wine world
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St-Julien and Margaux: Muddying the watersBordeaux châteaux are at each other’s throats over the classification of their vines, with producers in Margaux and St-Julien refusing to give ground. By Margaret Rand ��
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INHERITANCE: HEIRS APPARENTThey have famous names and wine is in their blood. Margaret Rand meets the sons and daughters who will one day inherit Bordeaux
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Quality Bordeaux: Searching for the bargain vinMany wine lovers think that top-quality Bordeaux is beyond their financial reach. Margaret Rand explains that there are bargains to be had, if you know where to look...
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The Impact of the Environment on a Wine’s Flavour
A hint of minty eucalypt in your Shiraz might be welcome, but traffic pollution or smoke taint? Margaret Rand considers the impact of the vineyard’s local environment on a wine’s flavour
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Class action: the crus bourgeoisBy Margaret Rand Last updated
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How to choose vintage ChampagneBy Margaret Rand Last updated
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Ramiiisol Vineyards’ debut releases reviewedThe biodynamic Virginian winery releases two Cabernet Francs
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From the archive: Expert’s Choice – Alsace Pinot GrisOffering wine lovers restrained, high-acid, dry wines, as well as rich and lush ones...
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Ten exciting dry and off-dry German Riesling winesThings are changing, says Margaret Rand...
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Six signs that you’re becoming a wine buffBy Margaret Rand Last updated
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From the archive: When should you decant wine? An expert taste testAn in-depth report from our archive...
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Burgundy 2009 – Côte Chalonnaise & Mâconnais in full
The full tasting notes for red and white wines - by Margaret Rand
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Ten wines to try in 2019Margaret Rand recommends a selection of offbeat bottles that no wine lover should miss...
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Producer profile: HugelMargaret Rand discovers what makes Hugel tick...
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Coravin: Changing how we drink wineThe system that is already revolutionising the way we drink wine....
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