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Japanese wine for sushi, why not?Fatty salmon sashimi, iron-rich tuna nigiri, cucumber maki, fish roe gunkan… these are the takeaways I crave most when temperatures hit 30°C. And what better to pair them with than a crisp and mineral bottle of Japanese wine? Here are some fun facts and six wines to try.
By Sylvia Wu Published
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Bourgogne Passetoutgrains: A taste of Burgundy as it once was and why it deserves its revivalA dash of Gamay does wonders for the wallet...
By Sophie Thorpe Published
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Why wait a decade for Côte-Rôtie? Stéphane Ogier's done it for youWhat if the best Côte-Rôtie arrived ready to drink? Stéphane Ogier’s Mes Grands Lieux – released after ten years of estate ageing – may be the answer.
By Matt Walls Published
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Behind the hill: Affordable Burgundy from Monthélie, Auxey-Duresses & St-RomainThree villages bubbling with excitement....
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Verdicchio: Multifaceted wines laden with soulA showcase of brilliant Italian whites...
By Jason Millar Published
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Decoding the Mâconnais: Burgundy lovers should keep their eyes on this southern starThe twin stars of quality and value burn brightly in Burgundy's southern climes. Charles Curtis MW takes a look at the sprawling appellations of the Mâconnais.
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Cru Bourgeois 2023: Value stars to seek out in the MédocSome of Bordeaux's best value wines...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Our expert's surprising revelations after tasting Domaine de la Romanée-Conti's 'exuberant' 2023 vintageNot just a fruity face...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Chambolle-Musigny 2024: Our expert’s picks from a tiny offeringThe wines to buy en primeur from a miniscule bunch...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Making a comeback: Great-value Chardonnay worth your attention this Christmas15 top picks to try...
By Elie Lloyd Ellis Published
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Top five best value Grosses Gewächs to tryGreat value from Germany...
By Caro Maurer MW Published
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Where has all the vintage Champagne gone?Champagne's original premium cuvée...
By Tom Hewson Last updated
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Our expert reveals her 12 favourites from 130 fine wines hitting Bordeaux’s marketplace – including one 100-pointerThe fine wines to buy this autumn...
By Georgie Hindle Last updated
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The year that could have been great – Our expert selects the best 2006 Bordeaux winesMore than 20 wines retasted after almost two decades...
By Charles Curtis MW Last updated
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Ribera del Duero Report 2025: Meet the five charismatic mavericks producing the region’s emerging classicsThe producers whose wines convey a newfound authenticity...
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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Margaret River 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon: A vintage of pure Cabernet potentialA classic year...
By Cassandra Charlick Published
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Walls’ hidden gems: The delicious originality of Château BoucarutVibrant and drinkable wines from Lirac and Tavel...
By Matt Walls Published
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Best Cru Bourgeois 2024 wines tasted en primeurAn in-depth look at the Cru Bourgeois en primeur 2024 wines...
By Valeria Tenison Last updated
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Stars of Champagne’s Côte des BarGet the insider knowledge on Champagne's best...
By Tom Hewson Published
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Loire Volcanique: The renaissance bubbling upstreamOften overlooked, this area deserves to be better known...
By Jim Budd Last updated
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The identity of old vines – can time be tasted?Discussing the importance and uniqueness of old vines...
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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DRC 2022 in bottle: 12 wines tasted and ratedA year to remember for this Burgundian superstar...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Viña San Pedro’s Altair: Two decades of an ongoing journeyFinding Chilean character and shedding a French-inspired skin...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Loire Valley 2023 vintage report: White wines and the best new releasesThe best 2023 whites and other latest releases...
By Beverley Blanning MW Last updated
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Napa Valley Cabernet 2021: Top wines from Oak KnollThe best of 2021 from Napa's sweet spot...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Published
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Sonoma County’s best kept secret: Moon Mountain DistrictWith wines from four sustainable producers...
By J'nai Gaither Last updated
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Walls: M Chapoutier Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne verticalMatt Walls tastes 12 vintages of M Chapoutier's Monier de la Sizeranne...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Walls: Domaine Bonnefond’s inspiring next generationExceptional wines from Léa Bonnefond...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Momento Wines: A passion for GrenacheTasting the full range from Momento Wines...
By Jason Millar Published
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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...
By Andy Howard MW Last updated
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Ribera del Duero: Panel tasting resultsThe results of a 59-wine panel tasting...
By Beth Willard Published