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WINE OF THE WEEK: Cum Vineis Sclavis Schiava 2022, Trentino, Italy
This buoyantly fruity, fresh, dry north Italian red wine has a spring in its step and is a good choice for Valentine's Day


Feb 6
WINE OF THE WEEK: Bosinakis Mantinia 2022, Peloponnese, Greece
The aromatic Moschofilero grape variety is highly valued in Greece. Taste this aromatic dry white wine and you’ll see why.


Feb 5
A Right Royal Flush: Royal Tokaji and the Power of Six
In 2018 Royal Tokaji made top-tier 6 puttonyos Aszú wines in all five of its classed growth vineyards for the first time since 2008


Jan 30
WINE OF THE WEEK: Tempore Generación 73 Garnacha 2020, Bajo Aragón, Spain
I can’t help wondering if I have already found one of my favourite red wines of 2025: upbeat, upliftingly delicious and enjoyable Garnacha

Jan 23
WINE OF THE WEEK: Cantina La Vis Ritratti Pinot Grigio 2022, Trentino, Italy
If Italian Pinot Grigio is the sort of white wine you normally pass by, stay with me because there's another kind: Pinot Grigio with flavour


Jan 16
WINE OF THE WEEK: Journey's End V5 Cabernet Franc 2019, Stellenbosch, South Africa
This is a lovely, polished Cabernet Franc that pairs easily with food, including lamb, beef, quail and vegetarian options


Jan 9
WINE OF THE WEEK: Guigal Côtes du Rhône 2021/2020, Rhône, France
This full-bodied, generous, velvet-smooth Côtes du Rhône is a red wine that cellars well for several years


Jan 2
WINE OF THE WEEK: Robert Oatley Semaphore Series Chardonnay 2022, Australia
This appealing, affordable and well-balanced example of modern Australian Chardonnay goes against the trend for regional identity.


Dec 19, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Mayu Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2022, Valle de Elqui, Chile
Pinot Noir is a useful red wine to have around over the festive period, not least because it usually suits white wine
drinkers too


Dec 12, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Finest Floréal 2023, Vin de France
This white wine is a delight – breezy, bright, light and rounded with a plume of grass, gooseberry, floral, citrus and white peach.


Dec 5, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Masi Campofiorin 2020, Rosso Verona, Italy
This versatile, festive Italian red wine can be drunk this Christmas or any time over the next five years


Nov 28, 2024
The Festive Champagne and Sparkling Wine Guide 2024
Find exquisite Champagnes and sparkling wines to enjoy throughout the festive season in my Champagne and Sparkling Wine Guide


Nov 28, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Cortese Vanedda Bianco 2021, Terre Siciliane, Italy
This alluring, richly textured, complex and very individual dry wine was inspired by the way white wines were made in the past


Nov 27, 2024
The Festive White, Orange and Rosé Wine Guide 2024
Delicious white, rosé and orange wines for the festive season in all styles and at all prices to suit every occasion


Nov 21, 2024
The Festive Red Wine Guide 2024
Red wines for the festive season in all styles, regions, grape varieties and prices to cover all occasions


Nov 21, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Bolgrad Select Saperavi 2023, Odesa, Ukraine
This very good Ukrainian Saperavi goes very well with wintery daubes and casseroles


Nov 14, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Susana Balbo, Signature White Blend 2022, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina
If you’re looking for a really interesting and unusual bottle to give to a wine lover, your search ends here.


Nov 7, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Domaine de Foretal Juliénas 2023, Juliénas, Beaujolais, France
One of the things I love about Gamay wines in general, and the Beaujolais Crus above all, is how well they go with food


Oct 31, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Barbadillo Pastora Manzanilla Pasada En Rama, Jerez, Spain
Next week is Sherry Week, but I would be recommending this dazzling Manzanilla Pasada whatever the week


Oct 24, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Domaine de Mourchon Grande Réserve 2020, Séguret Côtes du Rhône Villages, France
The wines of Domaine de Mourchon are deep coloured, generous and powerful, but they also have purity, focus and energy
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