
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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Regional profile: Dão plus top wines worth seeking outThis large and diverse Portuguese wine region is now playing to its strengths, with innovative producers focusing on native grapes, reviving old vineyards and experimenting with both new and traditional winemaking styles, says Sarah Ahmed
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McHenry Hohnen: 19 wines from Hazel’s VineyardSingle-vineyard Chardonnays, Cabernet Sauvignons and Bordeaux blends...
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Rare Museum Wines from Portuguese Icons10 charismatic ‘works of time’ wines...
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Kay Brothers: 128 years of Block 6 ShirazBehind McLaren Vale's iconic Amery vineyard...
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A Vertical of d’Arenberg’s The Dead ArmWinemaker Chester Osborn explains the changes he’s made to his icon Shiraz during Sarah Ahmed’s recent visit to McLaren Vale
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Symington Family launches Quinta da Fonte Souto winesFirst taste of these red and white releases
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A look at Australia’s Fine Wine from Family ProducersSome of Australia's top family-run estates bring out their flagship wines...
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Crittenden Estate: Retrospective and current release tastingSarah Ahmed meets Garry Crittenden for a retrospective tasting...
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Quinta do Crasto’s £5000 Tawny Port and Douro wines ratedThese are hedonistic wines...
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The Douro: An evolution plus 20 top wines worth seeking outProgress in the region has gained momentum, says Sarah Ahmed...
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Portugal’s native reds: best buys at £8-£25Portuguese winemakers are producing a varied range of reds from indigenous varieties..
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Tasmania: small is beautifulTasmania is growing in stature as a producer of top-quality still whites and Pinot Noirs. Sarah Ahmed follows the latest developments on this ‘cool’ island state...
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Henschke: Latest releases & older vintagesSee Henschke's latest releases plus a few surprises...
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Top Portuguese white wines to seek outThe best of Portugal’s white wines fuse tradition and modernity...
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Pewsey Vale: The original Eden Valley RieslingSarah Ahmed profiles Eden Valley producer Pewsey Vale...
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North Barossa Vintners: Producer profileSarah Ahmed takes a look at the wines produced by this exciting collaboration...
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Voyager Estate: 40th anniversary tastingSarah Ahmed takes a look at Voyager Estate's wines, among Margaret River's best...
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Lisboa travel guide for wine loversBook yourself a trip to the Portuguese capital and its Lisboa wine region
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First taste: Top Yalumba wines from latest releasesIncluding an exclusive review of The Caley 2013...
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Levantine Hill: A new Australian fine wine?Has the huge investment paid off?
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Decanter buyer’s guide: Australian ChardonnayHow the country’s headline white grape has developed over the decades..
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Good value Douro reds for under £20 / $25: panel tasting resultsA great-value selection and the ideal way to discover what makes the wines tick...
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Best Penfolds wines: A selection of our top scorers
Some of Australia's best wines...
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Wolf Blass Black Label: The best vintagesSarah Ahmed picks her all-time favourites...
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