Recent Wine Posts

Agreement looks good for UK wine drinkers and exporters, says trade body…

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Top St-Emilion estate enters the en primeur campaign…

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Elegance over power, complexity due to a longer growing season, and – most of the time – craftsmanship of characteristically low-volume wines, represents an irresistible mix for experienced wine consumers. Add to this the story of ‘heroically grown’ vineyards – exclusively farmed by hand on steep slopes or in marginal climates – and the appeal […]

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The wines that have played a major part in their life…

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What styles to go for, plus our recommendations…

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A Cornish sparkling wine, the Camel Valley sparkling rosé wine, was served to world leaders at the G7 summit.

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Dominated by Châteauneuf-du-Pape at its heart, but there are 40 more appellations to explore…

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Pauillac is only adding to its reputation…

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What’s the best thing about your job? I get to develop a career where my passion truly lies. The life of a private buyer is similar to that of a hunter. When target wines appear on the market, I need to snap them up quickly. The sense of accomplishment when I succeed enthuses me, as […]

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10 super wines to try

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From off-the-beaten-track secrets to once-in-a-lifetime gems

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See Jane Anson’s tasting notes and prices for the last five Lafite vintages…

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A selection of global gins with a distinctive local character to enjoy this World Gin Day….

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The first of the first growths…

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Established vineyard in the stunning Douro Valley…

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The best Tuscan vintages are not always the easiest. In 2010 there was a chance of real glory, but you needed to earn it right through a season seemingly laden with bear traps – life was easier for the perennially attentive producers able and willing to sacrifice crop for quality in order to capture 2010’s […]

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UK gin sales in retail stores and online hit a record high of 80 million bottles over the past year…

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Will the wine be damaged?

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See Jane Anson’s recent vintage ratings side-by-side, plus release prices…

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Somehow Château Lassegue can get overlooked in the starry firmament of St-Emilion, despite being owned by the legendary Barbara Bankes of Jackson Family Wines, and being made by iconic winemaker Pierre Seillan. Scroll down to see Jane Anson’s Château Lassegue vertical tasting notes and scores Perhaps it’s because the attention is so often focused on […]

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The best ones at great prices…

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A flurry of releases…

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The latest wines from this Swartland-based winemaker…

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Alun Griffiths MW is a judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2021.

Alun Griffiths MW is International Director for Vats Liquor Company Ltd., Beijing, a major distributor of luxury spirits.

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