The fast-growing success of Britain’s wine industry
Picking grapes at Chilford Hall
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The fast-growing success of Britain’s wine industry

Hotter summers are great for the nation’s winemakers, says Chris Carter. But land for vineyards is selling at a premium – expect to pay up to £25,000 …
25 Aug 2022
Collecting rare whisky: a £16m tipple served with froth
Ardbeg distillery, Islay
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Collecting rare whisky: a £16m tipple served with froth

The market in rare whisky is looking very bubbly, says Chris Carter, with a 1975 cask of recently selling for £16m.
26 Jul 2022
​​​​​​​2020 Rall: a triumphant syrah
2020 Rall, AVA Syrah
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​​​​​​​2020 Rall: a triumphant syrah

A triumphant incarnation of the syrah grape from one of South Africa’s superstar winemakers.
14 Jun 2022
2021 Akitu: New Zealand’s finest “white” pinot noir
2021 Akitu Pinot Noir Blanc
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2021 Akitu: New Zealand’s finest “white” pinot noir

Act without delay to secure this enchanting Kiwi white – there is nothing like it on earth
24 May 2022
2021 Château La Mascaronne rosé: a work of art from Provence
2021 Château La Mascaronne rosé
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2021 Château La Mascaronne rosé: a work of art from Provence

This wine soars above all others with its grace, refinement and impressively long finish
17 May 2022
Wine of the week: two cunning Australian blends
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Wine of the week: two cunning Australian blends

Matthew Jukes tastes a pair of gorgeous Australian reds – a fruity shiraz mixed with glossy zibibbo, and a three-way combo of montepulciano, nero d’Av…
1 Apr 2022
Toasting investment success
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Toasting investment success

What is it about wine that is attracting investor interest?
21 Mar 2022
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A secret list of beauties for your cellar
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A secret list of beauties for your cellar

Matthew Jukes looks at the offering from Swains, a stunning new wine shop by Hampstead Heath
18 Mar 2022
2019 Bila-Haut: a tremendously juicy and spicy fellow
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2019 Bila-Haut: a tremendously juicy and spicy fellow

This hearty red is tremendously juicy and spicy with a wicked price tag.
11 Mar 2022
2020 Tapanappa: a trio of tremendous whites
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2020 Tapanappa: a trio of tremendous whites

Well-balanced and not too exuberant nor expressive, this is a finely tuned and deliciously mesmerising creation.
4 Mar 2022
2020 Crozes-Hermitage Rouge: an exquisite and evocative French syrah
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2020 Crozes-Hermitage Rouge: an exquisite and evocative French syrah

This expressive syrah is as aromatic and evocative as many wines twice the price. 
25 Feb 2022
2017 Quinta da Leda: Vinous epiphanies from Portugal
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2017 Quinta da Leda: Vinous epiphanies from Portugal

These magnificent wines are a tenth of the price of Barca-Velha, but they lack nothing in passion, build-quality, epic skill and deliciousness.
18 Feb 2022
2018 Petit Verdot by Belle-Vue: an enthralling wine from Bordeaux
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2018 Petit Verdot by Belle-Vue: an enthralling wine from Bordeaux

This petit verdot is a thoroughly modern wine with a profound flavour that imprints a unique signature on your taste buds.
14 Feb 2022
Wine of the week: a superstar Beaujolais with depth and elegance
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Wine of the week: a superstar Beaujolais with depth and elegance

This awesome red combines the fruit clarity of Beaujolais and the profound depth and elegance of superstar winemaker Jean-Marc Burgaud’s top Cru wines…
28 Jan 2022
A sophisticated trio of scintillating whites
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A sophisticated trio of scintillating whites

An Australian sauvignon blanc that is as sophisticated and refreshing as any Loire superstar’s creation, plus a chardonnay and shiraz, too.
18 Jan 2022
Wine of the week: two very fine Bordeaux blends
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Wine of the week: two very fine Bordeaux blends

If you’re looking to keep the cash under control while drinking world-class wines this month, then look no further than these fine Bordeaux blends.
10 Dec 2021
2018 Beeslaar: a simply perfect pinotage
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2018 Beeslaar: a simply perfect pinotage

This the most attractive pinotage I have ever tasted: clean, fresh and structured and with more layers than a millefeuille.  
26 Nov 2021
Raising a glass to an investment in wine
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25 Nov 2021
Wine of the week: Farvie’s “difficult second album” is a triumph
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Wine of the week: Farvie’s “difficult second album” is a triumph

These wines taste like nothing else on earth – you simply must have some in your cellar.
19 Nov 2021
2015 Château Laforge: an absolute stunner at Aldi
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2015 Château Laforge: an absolute stunner at Aldi

This is one of the knockout clarets of the year – and at just shy of 20 quid I would load up with as much as your car's suspension will allow.
12 Nov 2021
2018 Littorai: snap up this soon-to-be legendary Californian pinot
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2018 Littorai: snap up this soon-to-be legendary Californian pinot

This is the most beautifully thought through, carefully judged, respectfully oaked and finely tuned red wine.
5 Nov 2021
2007 Quinta do Noval: a simply perfect tawny port
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2007 Quinta do Noval: a simply perfect tawny port

This is without doubt the most sensational tawny port I have ever tasted, says Matthew Jukes. And it is drinking perfectly right now.
1 Nov 2021