
Sarah Jane Evans MW
Sarah Jane Evans MW is an award-winning journalist who began writing about wine (and food, restaurants, and chocolate) in the 1980s. She started drinking Spanish wine - Sherry, to be specific - as a student of classics and social and political sciences at Cambridge University. This started her lifelong love affair with the country’s wines, food and culture, leading to her appointment as a member of the Gran Orden de Caballeros de Vino for services to Spanish wine. In 2006 she became a Master of Wine, writing her dissertation on Sherry and winning the Robert Mondavi Winery Award. Currently vice-chairman of the Institute of Masters of Wine, Evans divides her time between contributing to leading wine magazines and reference books, wine education and judging wines internationally.
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Vega Sicilia Único: anniversary vertical tasting of 40 vintages
Celebration of an icon...
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Apostolos Thymiopoulos: Decanter Rising Star 2022
Meet the winner of Decanter's Rising Star award 2022...
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published
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Mas Doix: prouducer profile and latest releases tasted
An in-depth look at Mas Doix along with 13 wines recently tasted...
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Godello: panel tasting results
Choose Godello and you can’t go wrong...
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Expert’s Choice: Spanish Garnacha
Personality and drinkability in equal measure...
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published
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Bordeaux meets Rioja: report on a special tasting
See the nine Spanish wine higlights...
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New-wave Rioja: panel tasting results
73 wines tasted ands rated...
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The white Rioja renaissance
These 20 top barrel-matured whites show clearly how Rioja’s winemakers are placing an increased emphasis on rediscovering the capacity of their grapes to produce wines of impressive character and excellent value
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Remírez de Ganuza: Contemporary Rioja built to last
Write-up with tasting notes and masterclass video...
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Who’s who in Rioja wine: people to know
Key influencers to know in Rioja...
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What’s hot in Rioja
The dynamic changes happening in the region...
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Sarah Jane Evans MW: My top 10 Spanish fine wines of 2021
Best bottles from the year's tastings...
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Galician red wines: 20 top picks worth seeking out
Best known for its crisply fruity white wines, Galicia is also the source of fresh Atlantic reds that are ideal for fans of lighter styles. Here we introduce the sub-regions and producers you need to know, and recommendations for top bottles to try.
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Vega Sicilia: producer profile and latest releases tasted
Founded in 1864, the Ribera del Duero winery has become a Spanish icon. Sarah Jane Evans MW looks back at its history and tastes the current releases, including Unico 2012.
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Emilio Moro: producer profile and latest releases tasted
Latest wines rated...
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First taste: Torres Antología latest releases
The latest vintages of Mas de la Rosa, Grans Muralles and Reserva Real...
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Cava – celebrating a new era of excellence
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Cava’s rich history is inspiring a diverse and sustainable future finds Sarah Jane Evans MW
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First taste: Alvaro Palacios 2020 new releases
Sarah Jane Evans MW tastes and rates the new vintages
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Bobal wines: panel tasting results
Producing fresh, fruity reds and rosés in a variety of styles, Spain’s Bobal grape is ready to step into the spotlight.
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Albariño versus Alvarinho: panel tasting results
One grape variety, two countries; but what’s the difference?
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Expert’s choice: Spanish rosé
Spain’s astonishingly varied array of rosé wines are perfect for summer sipping. Sarah Jane Evans MW’s pick covers traditional, modern and rule-breaking styles.
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Spain’s indigenous whites: panel tasting results
In an eclectic tasting with several surprises, Spain proved its indigenous grapes have plenty to offer white wine lovers, with tremendous range and character to suit all pockets.
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Spanish wine in 2021: Top trends and the 10 bottles worth seeking out
Spain is home to both classic styles such as Rioja and exciting new-wave wines. Sarah Jane Evans MW highlights the winemaking trends for 2021 and recommends 10 exciting bottles to try.
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Great value Spanish wines under £30
From Cava to Rioja and Sherry, few countries can match Spain on value-for-money...
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