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Natasha Hughes MW

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Decanter Magazine, Wine Writer

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.

Secret Beaujolais: Our expert guide to must-visit wineries and restaurants

Insider travel tips for this underrated French region...

A vintage to remember: Henschke 2021 single-vineyard releases

A first taste of new vintages from Henschke...

By Natasha Hughes MW Published 26 March 25
How to blind taste Bordeaux

The insider's guide to blind tasting the wines of Bordeaux...

By Natasha Hughes MW Published 7 June 24
Cloudy Bay: a Sauvignon Blanc success story

The new 2022 releases…

By Natasha Hughes MW Published 21 November 22
Quality revolution in Jerez

Fine Sherry and beyond, in all its fascinating complexity...

By Natasha Hughes MW Published 27 October 22
A drink with… Dave Fletcher

The Australian-born winemaker talks Nebbiolo in Piedmont and beyond...

By Natasha Hughes MW Published 14 April 22
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.

By Natasha Hughes MW Published 14 October 21

Fino vs Manzanilla sherry: What’s the difference?

It's difficult to tell the difference in a blind tasting...

By Natasha Hughes MW Last updated 6 August 21
Spanish rosados – discover Spain’s innovative rosés

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By Natasha Hughes MW Last updated 6 October 20
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.

By Natasha Hughes MW Last updated 15 May 20
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

By Natasha Hughes MW Last updated 11 May 20
The Power List (Part Two): President, winemaker and more

By Natasha Hughes MW Last updated 11 May 20
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.

By Natasha Hughes MW Last updated 6 May 20

Chez Laroche

By Natasha Hughes MW Last updated 6 May 20
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.

By Natasha Hughes MW Published 23 April 20
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

By Natasha Hughes MW Last updated 22 April 20
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

By Natasha Hughes MW Last updated 17 April 20
Market Trend spotting in Bordeaux

By Natasha Hughes MW Last updated 26 March 20
Trend spotting in Bordeaux purchases

By Natasha Hughes MW Last updated 29 February 20

Compliments from the Chef: Austrian Wines

By Natasha Hughes MW Last updated 28 February 20
Day in the life: The Australian Wine Bureau

By Natasha Hughes MW Last updated 9 January 20
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

By Natasha Hughes MW Last updated 30 December 19
Best wine lists for Bordeaux: Rest of the world

The restaurants with the best selections of Bordeaux...

By Natasha Hughes MW Last updated 1 July 19
Top Bordeaux wine lists in the USA

The best options are to be found on the east coast...

By Natasha Hughes MW Published 23 June 19
Top Bordeaux wine lists in London

Some of the best restaurants in London for drinking Bordeaux wine...

By Natasha Hughes MW Last updated 17 June 19