
Natasha Hughes MW
Natasha Hughes MW began her career in the wine trade as deputy editor of Decanter.com. She left the magazine in 2001 and has since enjoyed a thriving freelance career as a writer and consultant. Writing about wine and food, Hughes has contributed to specialist publications across the world, and has acted as a consultant to private clients, wineries and restaurants. In addition, she hosts wine seminars and tastings, and has judged globally at wine competitions. Hughes graduated as a Master of Wine in 2014, winning four out of the seven available prizes at graduation, including the Outstanding Achievement Award.
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A vintage to remember: Henschke 2021 single-vineyard releases
A first taste of new vintages from Henschke...
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How to blind taste Bordeaux
The insider's guide to blind tasting the wines of Bordeaux...
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Cloudy Bay: a Sauvignon Blanc success story
The new 2022 releases…
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Quality revolution in Jerez
Fine Sherry and beyond, in all its fascinating complexity...
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A drink with… Dave Fletcher
The Australian-born winemaker talks Nebbiolo in Piedmont and beyond...
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Sherry goes East
The varied cuisines of Japan, China, India, Vietnam and Thailand offer plenty of pairing potential for Sherries. Natasha Hughes MW asked top sommeliers for their essential tips on matching asian flavours with different styles of Sherry.
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Fino vs Manzanilla sherry: What’s the difference?
It's difficult to tell the difference in a blind tasting...
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Spanish rosados – discover Spain’s innovative rosés
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In partnership with Spanish Wine Academy.
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Buying a vineyard: The cost of a dream
It takes more than a passion for wine to own a vineyard. NATASHA HUGHES looks at the legal, financial and logistical issues involved.
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Languedoc: Great wine route
The Languedoc offers visitors a haven of cuisine and culture. Apart from sublime food and wine, it’s home to dozens of ancient churches and pretty hilltop villages. NATASHA HUGHES pays a visit
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The Power List (Part Two): President, winemaker and more
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The Great Storage Debate: Wine Cellar or not?
Steven Spurrier prefers to keep his wine in a cellar, where temperatures slowly fluctuate, rather than in air-conditioned storage. NATASHA HUGHES asks which approach is best.
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Chez Laroche
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Taste like a pro: 12 classic French wines to test your skills
Bottles that can train your palate, from classic Sancerre to quintessential Côte-Rôtie.
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Chile, Close up: Aconcagua, Maipo and Rapel Valleys
Natasha Hughes finds the perfect pairings of grape and terroir in the Aconcagua, Maipo and Rapel Valleys
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Screwcap Seeking closure
Wine lovers are constantly being told that corks are passé and screwcaps are the way forward. So where are all the screwcap bottles? NATASHA HUGHES goes looking
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Market Trend spotting in Bordeaux
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Trend spotting in Bordeaux purchases
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Compliments from the Chef: Austrian Wines
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Day in the life: The Australian Wine Bureau
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Day in the life: Christian Mortensen
Christian Mortensen, sommelier at Neat in London, works a 15-hour day. Luckily, he enjoys it, as NATASHA HUGHES discovers
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Best wine lists for Bordeaux: Rest of the world
The restaurants with the best selections of Bordeaux...
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Top Bordeaux wine lists in the USA
The best options are to be found on the east coast...
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Top Bordeaux wine lists in London
Some of the best restaurants in London for drinking Bordeaux wine...
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