Matthew Jukes
Matthew Jukes has worked in the UK wine business for well over three decades and during this time has written 14 wine books.
Matthew regularly lectures, judges, speaks at wine conferences and runs masterclass tastings for both corporate and private clients all over the world. Matthew is also the creator of his ground-breaking initiative, the One Day Wine School, an indulgent day of tasting and learning first performed in 2006.
He has been the MoneyWeek wine correspondent since 2006 and has written a weekly column for the Daily Mail’s Weekend Magazine since 1999. His four highly-acclaimed, annual wine reports – the Burgundy En Primeur Report, the Bordeaux En Primeur Report, the Piemonte Report and the 100 Best Australian Wines – are published on his website, www.matthewjukes.com.
Matthew is one of the world’s leading experts on Australian wine and, with Brisbane-based wine writer Tyson Stelzer, runs an annual competition in Australia to find ‘The Great Australian Red’. He was made Honorary Australian of the Year in the UK at the 2012 Australia Day Foundation Gala dinner.
Matthew is a winner of the International Wine and Spirit Competition's Communicator of the Year Trophy. His thoughts, recommendations and tastings notes are followed very closely by the wine world at large.
Latest articles by Matthew Jukes
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A mind-blowing, fine-value red
Features 2017 I Muri Primitivo This might be one of the finest-value red wines of the year, says Matthew Jukes.
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Introducing the perfect autumnal selection
Features For September's selection of wines, Matthew Jukes has picked six beauties from Lea & Sandeman that are unashamedly gastronomic, starting at under £10 a bottle.
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A dreamy stunner with a discreet flavour
Features 2017 Flint Vineyard, Charmat RoséThis English sparkling wine is the finest rosé made from the Charmat method that Matthew Jukes have ever tasted.
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A thrilling, blackberry-soaked elixir
Features 2017 Château MarisMany no- and low-sulphur wines are lacklustre, says Matthew Jukes. But this 2017 Château Maris is something else.
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A honeyed sweetie with orangey notes
Features 2016 DisznókoThis Tokaji is both sweet and dry in one breath, says Matthew Jukes.
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A Rioja at the peak of its powers
Features 2011 Miguel Merino Rioja Reserva VitolaThis Rioja is is fresh and well-balanced, says Matthew Jukes, with extra levels of plushness and sexiness.
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A treasure trove of sensational wines
Features For his August selection of wines for the MoneyWeek Wine Club, Matthew Jukes picks an eclectic line-up of six Italian, German and French gems to delight your palate.
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Two amazing Chiantis; one fabulous vintage
Features 2015 Chianti ClassicoThe 2015 is one of the finest Chianti vintages I can remember says Matthew Jukes.
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An exciting, handmade pinot noir
Features 2017 SantolinYou are certain to adore this pinot noir, says Matthew Jukes. But you'll have to move fast.
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A dramatic and rewarding amphora wine
Features 2016 Westwell WinesThe UK’s first amphora wine is dramatic and extremely rewardin, says Matthew Jukes.
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An “everyday posh” red from Australia
Features 2013 Moss WoodThis wine is the real deal from Australia, says Matthew Jukes. And it will blow you away.
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A perfect present for a special occasion
Features 1959 Château Prieuré du Monastir del CampThis insanely cheap and fabulously dark, rich and spicy red is the perfect buy for a friend’s birthday.
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Impressive wines with true character
Features Two whites, one rosé and three reds: Matthew Jukes picks six beauties for al fresco entertaining for July's MoneyWeek wine club.
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A shopping list of uniquely appealing Spanish wines
Features 2012 LibamusChocolate brownies will never taste the same again without a glass of this insane wine along for the ride, says Matthew Jukes.
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A sleek beauty from The Hills
Features 2017 RiposteThis Aussie pinot noir is an awesome addition to everyone’s cellar, says Matthew Jukes.
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A stellar albariño with a wonderful price tag
Features 2017 Bodegas del Palacio de FefiñanesThis shimmeringly beautiful albariño is a thrilling drink, says Matthew Jukes.
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Epic wines to enjoy this summer
Features Matthew Jukes picks a sextet of summer wines from Loire specialist Haynes Hanson & Clark – three Loire wines, a Sicilian white, a Provençal rose and a very surprising Corbières.
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A fine tipple for a summer Ploughman’s
Features Gospel Green sparkling ciderGospel Green sparkling cider is the only apple-based drink on the planet to pass Matthew Jukes' sky-high standards.
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Caroline Frey: a committed vinous eco-warrior
Features Matthew Jukes meets Caroline Frey, an inspiring pioneer revolutionising the wine trade.
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Dip your hooter into these mighty Bordeaux
Features 2010 Château Fourcas-Borie Matthew Jukes tastes two particularly impressive red Bordeaux.
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The finest still xarello I have ever tasted
Features 2016 HMR WhiteHMR White is Matthew Jukes' pick for spring/summer indulgence – and it is guaranteed to impress your palate.
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A rosé that tastes as good as it looks
Features 2017 Barone Ricasoli Made from sangiovese and merlot, this wine looks as ravishing as it tastes.
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The finest St-Jo Blanc I have ever tasted
Features 2016 Saint-Joseph Blanc This is a game-changer for this oft-ignored appellation, says Matthew Jukes.
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Six of the best wines for summer drinking
Features Matthew Jukes picks six of the best wines for summer drinking, from the cellars of elite wine merchant Lea & Sandeman.
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