
Andy Howard MW
Andy Howard MW became a Master of Wine in 2011 and runs his own consultancy business, Vinetrades Ltd, which focuses on education, judging, investment and sourcing.
He previously worked for Marks & Spencer as a buyer for over 30 years and was responsible as wine buyer for Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire, Champagne, Italy, North and South America, South Africa, England, Port and Sherry.
Although his key areas of expertise are Burgundy and Italy, he also has great respect for the wines of South America and South Africa, as well as a keen interest in the wines from South West France
He is a Decanter contributing editor and is the DWWA Regional Chair for Central Italy. Andy also writes a regular column on the UK wine retail trade for JancisRobinson.com.
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The different shades of Cahors: The region’s Malbec rebirth and 12 recommendationsRejuvenated and raised anew...
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Bordeaux’s style counsel: The perpetual rise of the region’s white winesBordeaux blancs hitting their straps...
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Expert’s Choice: Montagne St-EmilionIncludes 18 of the best wines...
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Hamilton Russell: Reflecting on 50 yearsA half century of great South African Pinot and Chardonnay...
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Cru Beaujolais 2022: Panel tasting resultsExceptional Gamay wines from a region on the rise...
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Value Spanish Tempranillo: Panel tasting resultsTempranillo continues to deliver the goods...
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Crémant de Bourgogne: 10 Burgundian fizz that tickle the tastebudsThe tantalising world of sparkling Bourgogne...
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Grand Auxerrois: The go-to region for value Burgundy?Budget-friendly Burgundy...
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Franciacorta: Panel tasting resultsItaly's sparkling pride...
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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou masterclass: DFWE London 2024First class quality from this super second growth...
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Hubert Brochard: Change in store for the Bollinger-owned Sancerre estateInvestment in the region puts a spotlight on quality...
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The transformation of Bordeaux’s crus bourgeoisWith 10 recommendations...
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Sparkling wines of the Americas: Panel tasting resultsA new world of bubbles beckons...
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Grand-Puy Ducasse: The Pauillac estate turning a cornerA Fifth Growth Pauillac that's on the up...
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Château La Mission Haut-Brion: An estate second to noneWith six legendary wines from this famed property...
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Regional profile: Moulin-à-Vent celebrates its centenaryGamay at its greatest...
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South Africa’s Hemel-en-Aarde: A Chardonnay paradiseProfiling the leading wineries and wines from this earthly garden of delight...
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Bordeaux 2019 MW tasting: 20 top-scoring winesAndy Howard MW appraises the upper-echelons of the much-vaunted Bordeaux 2019 vintage...
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Château Pédesclaux: Vertical tasting of this reinvigorated Bordeaux fifth growthTasting the vintages made under new ownership...
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Chablis 2022: Full vintage report and top-scoring winesIt’s a ‘very fine vintage’, says a delighted Andy Howard MW...
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Burgundy panel tasting: Mâconnais 2016 best buysThe Chardonnays from the five key appellations in this underrated Burgundy region offer some of France’s most exciting and great-value wines, says Andy Howard MW...
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Bourgogne whites: Panel tasting resultsThe results from an 89-wine panel tasting...
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Petit Chablis 2022: Top-scoring winesThe best Petit Chablis 2022 wines tasted...
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Grand Cru Chablis 2022: Top-scoring winesThe best Grand Cru Chablis 2022 wines tasted...
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