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Panel tastings

Our famous Panel Tastings, three experts in their field review chosen flights of wines.

Panel tasting results: The best Picpoul de Pinets offering texture, flavour and freshness

Lithesome Languedoc whites...

By Natalie Earl Published 18 May 26
Unadulterated, unoaked Italian reds brimming with freshness

Vibrancy and vitality bottled...

By Michelle Cherutti Kowal MW Published 8 May 26
Verdicchio: Multifaceted wines laden with soul

A showcase of brilliant Italian whites...

By Jason Millar Published 19 April 26
Superb Alsace grand cru Rieslings from two unique vintages

A brace of thrilling vintages...

By Thierry Meyer Published 4 April 26
We recommend the best of South Africa's red blends

Strength in union...

By Jason Millar Published 15 March 26

Spanish Viura/Macabeo: Panel tasting results

Viura's hidden depths...

By Beth Willard Published 22 February 26
Priorat 2021 vs 2022: Panel tasting results

Two unique Priorat vintages explored...

By Beth Willard Published 15 February 26
Southeastern European reds: Panel tasting results

Character in abundance...

By Caroline Gilby MW Published 1 February 26
Cool-climate Australian Chardonnay: Panel tasting results

Vim and vigour bottled...

By Decanter Staff Last updated 29 January 26
Northern Rhône 2015: Panel tasting results

Syrahs hitting their stride...

By Matt Walls Last updated 27 January 26
Southern hemisphere Cabernet Franc: Panel tasting results

The beautiful south...

By Dirceu Vianna Junior MW Published 11 January 26

Red international varieties in Spain: Panel tasting results

Good but do they talk the talk?...

By Beth Willard Last updated 2 January 26
Blanc de noirs Champagne: Panel tasting results

Glorious, darker-edged Champagne...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 21 December 25
Spätburgunder: Panel tasting results

A parade of exceptional Pinots...

By Caro Maurer MW Last updated 26 November 25
Valpolicella Classico: Panel tasting results

In fair Verona...

By Michael Garner Last updated 26 November 25
Maremma Toscana: Panel tasting results

The charm of the coast...

By Abbie Bennington Published 23 November 25
US Grenache: Panel tasting results

The results from a 63-wine panel tasting...

By Jusden Aumand Published 28 September 25

South American premium white: Panel tasting results

A riotous array of quality...

By Amanda Barnes MW Published 21 September 25
Blaufränkisch across Europe: Panel tasting results

A grape of many guises...

By Caroline Gilby MW Last updated 16 September 25
Aegean island whites: Panel tasting results

Sizzling indigenous whites...

By Lenka Sedlackova MW Last updated 16 September 25
Catalonian whites: Panel tasting results

Tinto is not the only tale...

By Ines Salpico Last updated 16 September 25
Vintage English sparkling wine: Panel tasting results

England's finest fizz...

By Susie Barrie Last updated 12 August 25
Médoc grand cru classé 2016: Panel tasting results

A lauded vintage revisited...

By Georgie Hindle Last updated 12 August 25

South African Chardonnay: Panel tasting results

The Cape crusaders of Chardonnay...

By Jason Millar Last updated 4 July 25
South Africa Cape red Pinotage blends: Panel tasting results

A Cape classic proving its worth...

By Jason Millar Published 8 June 25
Bardolino Rosso: Panel tasting results

Bardolino's time to shine has arrived...

By Michael Garner Last updated 29 May 25
Provence whites: Panel tasting results

Think beyond pink...

By Elizabeth Gabay MW Published 25 May 25
Cru Beaujolais 2022: Panel tasting results

Exceptional Gamay wines from a region on the rise...

By Andy Howard MW Last updated 28 April 25
Value South American reds: Panel tasting results

South American reds that impress for quality and value...

By Peter Richards MW Last updated 23 April 25

Montsant: Panel tasting results

Personality across the hues...

By David Williams Last updated 23 April 25
Value Spanish Tempranillo: Panel tasting results

Tempranillo continues to deliver the goods...

By Andy Howard MW Last updated 23 April 25
Vermentino 2023 Tuscany vs Sardinia: Panel tasting results

Italy's top Vermentino producing regions go head-to-head...

By Jason Millar Published 13 April 25