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WINE OF THE WEEK: Château Famaey L'Impression Malbec Cahors 2022, France
£14.95, Yapp Brothers To celebrate settling into my usual haunt north of Cahors in southwest France, I'm dedicating this week's slot to...
Jun 12


WINE OF THE WEEK: Lentsch Zweigelt 2022, Burgenland, Austria
Among several good reasons for trying this wine is that it’s excellent value. Another is that it’s an opportunity to try something different if you’re not familiar with Austria's Zweigelt grape variety or with Austrian red wines in general. The best reason, though, is the simplest. It’s delicious.
Jun 5


WINE OF THE WEEK: Église Saint-Jacques Bergerac Rouge, France
This cheerful, deep crimson Bergerac is all about fruit and smoothness and is a French wine bargain
May 22


WINE OF THE WEEK: La Bien Plantá Garnacha 2023, Almansa, Spain
This bright, juicy, organic red from Almansa, Spain is a new wine and the first biodynamic wine from Gil Family estates
May 8


WINE OF THE WEEK: Domaine Silène des Peyrals 2021, Grés de Montpellier Languedoc, France
This quality of this rich, silky Languedoc wine soars above many more famous Southern French reds
Apr 24


WINE OF THE WEEK: Yangarra Estate Vineyard Noir 2021, McLaren Vale, Australia
A modern Australian take on Châteauneuf-du-Pape that would make a lovely Easter lunch wine
Apr 10


WINE OF THE WEEK: Massolino Dolcetto d’Alba 2023, Piedmont, Italy
This is a cracking example of Dolcetto d'Alba, a food-friendly Italian red wine
Apr 3


I Have Measured Out My Life in Wine Cellars
If writers ought to dispense advice only on subjects they have had personal experience of, I am well equipped to advise on wine cellars
Mar 26


WINE OF THE WEEK: Pierre Cros Minervois Tradition 2022, Minervois, France
I’ve had a soft spot for Minervois since my student days and its main attraction was that it was cheap. I'm happy that it's moved on and up
Mar 13


WINE OF THE WEEK: Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux La Tour Sarrasine Gigondas 2022, Rhône, France
The joy of good Gigondas is that the characteristic power and generosity are leavened by sappy freshness, so the wines never feel too brawny
Feb 27


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 13


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 30


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 16


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 9


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 19, 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
Dec 5, 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 21, 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
Nov 7, 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
Oct 24, 2024
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