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Sarah Jane Evans MW

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Decanter Magazine, Wine Writer, DWWA 2019 Co-Chair

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.

Spain’s Cariñena resurgence plus the top 20 buys

Characterful wines with true local identity...

Rioja gran reserva: Panel tasting results

Rioja gran reserva can be a confusing category, but it does deliver consistent quality and is an accessible starting point for those who want to learn about aged wines.

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published 10 February 21
Star producers of the Med: the 10 names to know

With their passion for local grape varieties and their desire to give expression to the land, a growing number of producers in Spain’s southeast are forging new paths for the wines of the Mediterranean, bringing a variety of methods and sensibilities to their projects. Sarah Jane Evans MW shares her 10 names to know.

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published 6 February 21
Building a Priorat legacy: Interview with Scala Dei’s Ricard Rofes

Located by the site of a 900-year-old former monastery, Cellers de Scala Dei is a winery immersed in the robust history of Priorat. Sarah Jane Evans MW meets the winemaker who is eloquently telling the region’s story – and paving the way for its future – through its wines...

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Last updated 14 January 21
Cebreros: Regional Profile

The Spanish region may be little known, but its on the up

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published 17 October 20
Exploring en rama Sherry

What exactly is en rama Sherry? Sarah Jane Evans MW explains

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published 13 October 20
Producer profile: Familia Torres

Founded in 1870, today Familia Torres is Spanish wine royalty

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published 11 October 20

Top 10 Spanish whites for your cellar

Spain also produces more serious styles that need time in bottle to reveal their full potential...

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published 4 July 20
Producer profile: Thymiopoulos

Sarah Jane Evans MW meets the charismatic master of Xinomavro...

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published 20 June 20
Steve Smith MW – Decanter interview

Arch viticulturist and Craggy Range boss Steve Smith MW is a passionate crusader for New Zealand wine, says SARAH JANE EVANS MW

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Last updated 8 June 20
Beyond Spain: Tempranillo around the world

Top Tempranillos from outside Spain

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published 6 June 20
Portuguese varieties – The Shape of Things to Come

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Last updated 6 May 20
Best Rioja: Top wines to try

Some of Decanter's top-rated Riojas...

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Last updated 1 May 20

Why do bottles of Rioja have gold mesh – Ask Decanter

Is it any indicator of quality?

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published 11 April 20
La Rioja Alta: The art of ageing

Sarah Jane Evans MW reports on a stunning vertical of top Rioja, hosted by Julio Sáenz, technical director of La Rioja Alta, at the Decanter Spain and Portugal Fine Wine Encounter...

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published 4 April 20
Interpretación: The new project from Vega Sicilia’s former technical director

New wines from Ribera del Duero...

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published 15 March 20
Affordable Rioja £10-£20: Panel tasting results

It’s a time of change for Spain’s most famous wine region

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published 11 February 20
Expert’s choice: Manzanilla

Sarah Jane Evans MW recommends her favourite manzanillas

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published 8 February 20
Garnacha Blanca: Panel tasting results

The native Spanish grape is undergoing a transformation...

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published 4 February 20

Transforming Tempranillo

Spain’s most widespread variety can make excellent wines

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published 2 February 20
First taste: Vega Sicilia’s latest releases including Unico 2010

Sarah Jane Evans MW tastes the latest wines...

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published 6 January 20
Tasting Cheval Blanc 1939 & 1950

Sarah Jane Evans MW reports on an extraordinary tasting at Berry Bros & Rudd headquarters...

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published 11 December 19
Wines to try in Malaga – ask Decanter

What are the best wines to try near Malaga...?

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Last updated 14 November 19
Producer profile: Aalto

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Last updated 14 November 19
Sherry country’s quiet revolution

A quiet revolution is happening in Jerez...

By Sarah Jane Evans MW Last updated 16 September 19