Hermitage 2021: report and top-scoring wines
Matt Walls finds brisk whites but underwhelming reds...
Vintage Guides
Which is a good year for wines from the world’s key growing regions? Our vintage guides section is here to help you, whether it’s information on Bordeaux, Burgundy, Tuscany or California that you’re after.
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Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2021: report and top-scoring wines
Find out which wines to buy from these three appellations
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Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2021: report and top-scoring wines
Stick to the best terroirs and producers and you'll be rewarded...
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Lirac & Tavel 2021: report and top-scoring wines
The best Lirac and Tavel 2021 wines to look out for
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First taste: Champagne Ayala's 2022 releases
Two new releases from Champagne Ayala tasted and rated...
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Southern Rhône 2021: full report and top-scoring wines
An in-depth focus on the southern Rhône in 2021...
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021: report and top-scoring wines
Matt Walls selects the best wines from this appellation in 2021...
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Rhône 2021 en primeur: full vintage report and top-scoring wines
Matt Walls provides his expert analysis on this tough vintage...
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Bolgheri Superiore 2020 preview
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Bolgheri 2019: Vintage report plus 50 top wines
A five-star vintage says Aldo who selects his top picks from 2019...
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South American ageworthy wines: 12 recommendations for your cellar
South America's cellarworthy wines...
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Burgundy 2021: What to expect
A first look at Burgundy's 2021 vintage...
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Quinta do Noval: a decade of declarations
Tasting and rating wines from a recent vertical tasting of releases from 2010-2020...
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Collector's guide: Right Bank Bordeaux
A must-read if you're considering investing in right bank Bordeaux wines...
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Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo report and top picks
Tasting notes and scores for 12 top wines worth seeking out...
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Barbaresco Riserva 2017 vintage report plus top picks
An overview of the vintage plus a pick of 10 top wines...
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Barbaresco 2019 vintage report: 40 wines to try
'A breath of fresh air after the light 2018 vintage,' according to Aldo Fiordelli
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Top value Barolo 2018: 13 great picks
Top value picks from the latest Barolo vintage...
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Barolo Riserva 2016 vintage report: 20 top picks by quality and value
A great vintage for the cellar...
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Barolo 2018 vintage report plus top-scoring wines
Vintage analysis plus the wines to seek out...
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Majestic rejoins Bordeaux en primeur with 2021-vintage offers
Majestic's Bordeaux 2021 offer brochure includes top names...
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Bordeaux 2000s: the complete guide
All you need to know about Bordeaux 2000-2009 vintages...
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Haut-Brion 2021 released: latest en primeur reaction
Les Carmes Haut-Brion also released and tipped as one to consider in a mixed overall campaign...
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Reaction as Mouton and Margaux 2021 released en primeur
We look at initial reaction to the First Growth releases...
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2019 & Riserva 2018: Vintage report
'Loads of enjoyment over the next seven to ten years,' says Michaela Morris...
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Chianti Classico 2020 & 2019: New releases
Comparing 2020 with 2019, the latter delivers more aroma precision and flavour intensity, says Michaela Morris...
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Ausone, Canon, Pichon Comtesse lead en primeur flurry
Read market reaction to the release prices...
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Lafite Rothschild 2021 released en primeur
Reaction to release, as Troplong Mondot also makes debut...
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Chianti Classico Riserva 2019 & late releases
Chianti Classico's sweet spot, says Michaela Morris...
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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2019 & 2018: New releases
Some excellent wines, reports Michaela Morris...
