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Guigal to launch fourth ‘La La’ Côte-Rôtie
The wine, made from pure Syrah, will be called La Reynarde. It is named after Le Reynard, the stream that runs between lieux-dits Côte Brune and Côte Blonde.
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Walls: 10 exciting estates to know in Cornas
Matt Walls selects 10 estates to know in Cornas which showcase ageworthy, powerful Syrah.
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Penfolds Collection 2021: 70 years of Grange and two new Superblends
Exclusive preview tasting of 2017 Grange and more…
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Domaine Clape: Cornas vertical tasting from 2017 – 1987
The rare chance to taste 13 Cornas bottlings...
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Walls: Brune and blonde soils in Côte-Rôtie – do they really make all the difference?
Looking at the two different soil types and how they influence wine style, longevity and quality...
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Christophe Baron: from Cayuse back to Champagne
Cayuse, Horsepower, Hors Catégorie – and Champagne…
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Hardys Icon 2021 releases: traditions maintained
Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon and Eileen Hardy Chardonnay and Shiraz…
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Walls: exploring the three Vs of the Southern Rhône
Elegance with an easy-going drinkability...
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Cornas 2018 in bottle: full overview plus top-scoring wines
The 2018s are succulent, juicy and fresh and are easy to enjoy...
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Washington 2018 reds: top-scoring wines from Red Mountain
Across the board 2018 wines made from Bordeaux varieties thrived here...
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Washington 2018 reds: top-scoring wines from Walla Walla Valley
The 2018 reds from this region are among the best in the state...
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Washington 2018 reds: top-value wines worth seeking out
A bounty of well-priced red wines that over-deliver for the price...
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Washington 2018 reds: top-scoring wines from Yakima Valley
The best wines worth seeking out...
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Washington 2018 reds: vintage overview and top-scoring wines
Exceptional reds of real finesse with good mid-palate richness and flavour density...
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Walls’ hidden gems: Moulin de la Gardette, Gigondas
Matt Walls uncovers organic, Gigondas-based producer Moulin de la Gardette and tastes eight of its wines.
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Rhône producer to know: Domaine Chaume-Arnaud, Vinsobres
Drinkable and age-worthy wines worth seeking out...
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Adelaide Hills Shiraz: the top wines to try
Slender, lithe, lively and sexy wines…
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Best French wines: 100 point scores
Top-scoring wines from Champagne to the Rhône...
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Donovan Rall: six new releases from this South African star
The latest wines from this Swartland-based winemaker…
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Walls: Top-quality and great-value Côte-Rôtie alternatives
With the complex and aromatic wines of Côte-Rôtie in high demand, and prices climbing out of reach, Matt Walls identifies a number of Côte-Rôtie alternatives from both the Rhône and further afield which deliver on style, complexity and price.
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Walls: The magic of mature Gigondas
Matt Walls examines seven mature vintages of Gigondas wines and reports on what is drinking well now and what should be kept cellared for a little while longer.
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Matt Walls’ hidden gems: Domaine Burgaud, Côte-Rôtie
Matt Walls shines the light on this under-the-radar producer, Domaine Burgaud.
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Henschke 2016 releases – Hill of Grace and more
Six new wines, including Mount Edelstone and the rare Hill of Roses…
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Walls: Why Syrah is the most adaptable grape in the world
Matt Walls explores Syrah's guises from around the world...
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Penfolds releases Californian-Australian Wine of the World for £545/$700
Californian reds made to an Australian style…
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California Syrah: top Monterey County wines
Upfront power and velvety, chewy profiles...
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California Syrah: top Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo wines
Ripe yet elegant Rhône-style Syrahs…
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California Syrah: a rags to riches story – and the top-scoring wines
Matthew Luczy charts the rise of California Syrah. And from a tasting of 82 wines he reveals the top 14 to try…
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California Syrah: top Sonoma County wines
An array of styles, all equally complex…
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California Syrah: top Mendocino County wines
Wild, earthy and umami-laden Mendocino County Syrahs...
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California Syrah: top Napa County and Sierra Foothills wines
From lacy and delicate, to brooding and powerful...
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California Syrah: 10 great value picks under $40/£40
10 quality wines to snap up…
