
Sarah Ahmed
Sarah Ahmed, aka The Wine Detective, is an independent, London-based wine writer, educator and judge. She was awarded the Vintners Cup in 2003, the Wine of Portugal Personality of the Year (Europe) 2019 and Honorary Australian Woman of Wine Award 2017.
In addition to publishing thewinedetective.co.uk, since 2006, Ahmed has contributed on Portugal, Port and Madeira to Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book.
She consulted on Portugal for the seventh and eighth editions of The World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson MW, and has contributed on Portugal for the 4th & 5th editions of Jancis Robinson MW’s and Julia Harding MW's The Oxford Companion to Wine.
In 2013, she was admitted to the rank of Cavaleiro of the Confraria do Vinho do Porto for her commitment and contribution to Port wine.
She is also a consultant for Bar Douro and FESTA wines in London.
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Baga for beginnersLearn about this Portuguese grape variety...
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Leeuwin Estate: producer profile and 22 wines tastedBehind the success of the Art Series labels…
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Vasse Felix: profile and verticals of Tom Cullity and HeytesburyEight vintages tasted and rated...
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Henschke 2017 single-site Shiraz releasesFirst taste of Henschke's 2017 Hill of Grace…
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Sogrape’s Legado: a vertical tastingTiny quantities and low yields...
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Tasting Quinta do Noval’s single-varietal winesBringing a bit of France to the Douro Valley...
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Sarah Ahmed: My top 10 Portuguese fine wines of 2021Favourite bottles from tastings throughout the year
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Australian Cabernet Sauvignon: panel tasting resultsEighty-three Australian Cabernet Sauvignon's tasted and rated...
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A drink with… Vanya Cullen‘Caring for the earth has become a way of life for us.’
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Cullen: new releases and back vintages from this flagship Margaret River estateNew releases from Margaret River's famous biodynamic estate
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Portugal’s power couples: A trio of progressive wine estatesMeet three winemaking couples who have put their wines on the map by working together, both as a lockdown necessity and a permanent partnership
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Portuguese icon wines: 10 names you need to knowWith its long winemaking history, Portugal is home to world-class wineries and winemakers, who are producing a varied range of icon wines. Sarah Ahmed profiles 10 producers you need to know.
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Henschke 2016 releases – Hill of Grace and moreSix new wines, including Mount Edelstone and the rare Hill of Roses…
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Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay: bucking trendsTastings notes and scores for this top Aussie Chardonnay back to 1987...
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Yalumba: producer profile and latest releases tastedTradition and innovation at Australia’s oldest family-owned winery…
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Top 20 Atlantic whites from PortugalSarah Ahmed takes a tour of Portugal’s Atlantic-influenced wine regions...
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Alentejo: Regional profile plus top wines worth seeking outThis large Portuguese wine region is home to distinctive sub-regions and a wealth of native grapes and wines styles. Sarah Ahmed takes you on a tour and recommends 18 exciting wines to try.
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Expert’s choice: Tawny PortsSarah Ahmed picks her favourites
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Producer profile: The Standish Wine CoThe work of this publicity-shy winemake has propelled his wines to the top of the Australian ranks
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Regional profile: Bairrada plus top wines worth seeking outThis Portuguese wine region is experiencing a revolution...
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Vinho Verde Regional ProfileIncreasingly popular, the northwestern Portuguese region’s white wines have gone mainstream with improvements in quality. Sarah Ahmed looks into the region of Vinho Verde...
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McLaren Vale Grenache: 20 top wines to tryGiving the Rhône Valley a run for its money...
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Vinho Verde vertical: aged Alvarinhos from Quinta de SoalheiroPortugal’s Alvarinho grape can produce stunning, long-lived wines...
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Regional profile: McLaren ValeTop wines to try...
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