Nancy Mitford described how writers should have a shard of ice in the heart. It’s hard to maintain that shard when you’re wearing a floppy hat, drunk and being embraced by a red-cheeked Frenchman. henryjeffreys.substack.com/p/join-our-c...

Every month I send a free newsletter full of useful wine study facts for MW students - here's the latest: mwstudybuddy.substack.com/p/mwstudybud...

We're excited to announce that a new, completely revised edition of The World Atlas of Wine is out this autumn. A huge achievement and now available to pre-order: https://geni.us/xLU7S #jancisrobinson #WorldAtlasOfWine #wineknowledge #winecommunity #winesoftheworld @octopus_books_

"Worth its weight in gold" according to one subscriber! mwstudybuddy.substack.com/p/mwstudybud...

Hats off to David Kermode who was 1 of the 1st drinks podcasts when he launched #TheDrinkingHour on @FoodFMRadio 5 years ago. To mark his 250th episode @TheBuyer11 talks to him about his podcast journey & what he thinks the key to making a good podcast is. www.the-buyer.net/people/the-d...

Richard's WoW – you need to know this guy! From $23.95 or £21 (2023 vintage). https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/bonny-doon-le-cigare-blanc-2022-central-coast #jancisrobinson #winereviews #wineoftheweek #wineproducer #winesoftheworld

Really enjoyed this podcast on luxury, and how it relates to wine, from Areni: areni.global/the-luxury-s... It's a long listen, but worthwhile.

Calling all wine and food writers, professional or aspiring. I'm hosting a residential course on non-fiction writing this May. We'll be based in a beautiful location in the hills of Vipava, Slovenia. Full details & how to book: themorningclaret.com/p/writing-co...

Very heavy cormorant

The final episode of the Jancis Robinson Story podcast is full of trivia and offcuts that didn't make it into the main series: opera, fashion, Christmas presents, favourite tv and books, anxiety and tipsiness. Listen here: pod.fo/e/36acc6

I wrote a thing about the compromises almost all wine writers have to make these days to commercial interests. We have to be our own editors, agents, advertising departments and somehow not have any conflicts of interest. henryjeffreys.substack.com/p/it-isnt-ea...

Part three of an eight-part series on how to pair wine with Asian flavours, adapted from Richard’s book.  https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/matching-wine-asian-food-part-4-floralfragrant-and-citric #jancisrobinson #asianfoodpairing #asianfood #foodandwine #wineknowledge

1980's celebrity beckons: big spectacles, big hair, big opportunities.  The fifth of our seven-part podcast series, this week featuring the inimitable Julian Barnes. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/jancis-robinson-story-episode-5-yielding #jancisrobinson #winepodcast #winewriter

The fourth of a new seven-part podcast series. Tune in to hear what Oz Clarke and a certain former proprietor of L’Escargot have to say on Jancis’s life and career so far https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/jancis-robinson-story-episode-4-fruiting Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

The third episode of a new seven-part podcast series giving the definitive story of Jancis’s life and career so far. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/jancis-robinson-story-episode-3-training Also available wherever you get your podcasts. #jancisrobinson

Episode 2 of The Jancis Robinson Story podcast out today. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/jancis-robinson-story-episode-2-flowering Also available wherever you get your podcasts.  #jancisrobinson #winepodcast #winewriter #winewriting #winecommunity #wineindustry

Part three of an eight-part series on how to pair wine with Asian flavours, adapted from Richard’s book.  https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/matching-wine-asian-food-part-3-aromatic-flavours #jancisrobinson #winesoftheworld #foodandwine #winepairing #asianfoodpairing #asianfood

I didn't even realise white Malbec was a thing. open.substack.com/pub/mwstudyb...

Gosh, after a seven year absence, my friend @dananddanfilms.bsky.social is back! I mean - i'm thrilled that Dan is back, but i've never much liked Dan to be honest. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V1K...

A little bird told me that there's a comic here for you to read! Wondermark #1370; The Avian Informant (Part 1 of 2)

A fantastic portrait of life in the wine trade courtesy of David Williams in this week's Observer. Hats off to him for the humour, honesty and realism he brings to this 25-year overview of the ups and downs involved… observer.co.uk/style/food/a...

Part two of an eight-part series on how to pair wine with Asian flavours, adapted from Richard’s book. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/matching-wine-asian-food-part-2-fail-safe-bottles #winepairing #wineandfood #asianfood #asianfoodpairing #wineknowledge #jancisrobinson

Great piece! I enjoyed this.

... and the first #MWStudybuddy is out today! Free, targeted resources for MW students, published every month. open.substack.com/pub/mwstudyb...

Calling all MW students! My new, free monthly newsletter full of targeted resources for the MW programme launches this weekend: mwstudybuddy.substack.com/about Please share!

You don’t see many sandwiches in Singapore. Come to think of it you don’t see many wasps either. I’m not saying there’s a causal relationship there, but - actually, that’s exactly what I’m saying. Prove me wrong, internet! meanwhileinsingapore.substack.com/p/34-signal-...

Useful info on how Wines of Germany are promoting Riesling sales in China: mailchi.mp/fb2b632833d5... thanks to Jim Boyce's excellent newsletter.

HUGE thanks to @hudin.com for his resourceful article about the state of wine writing www.hudin.com/the-state-of... and accompanying list of subscription wine websites: www.hudin.com/the-list/ Super useful!

Hilarious interview with Spinal Tap. If you liked the movie (the original; I haven't seen the sequel yet), you will love this story. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/se...

Richard's Wine of the Week, a wine for all reasons. From $15.99, £14.95, €19.95. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/delicato-brazin-old-vine-zinfandel-lodi

Some thoughts on the latest developments in Chinese Wine: www.epicureasia.com/drinks/43024...

Wine friends, I can't actually believe this but there seems to be no online record of the pun "vinity project" so I hereby copyright it in perpetuity.

OK wine lovers, fess up: When was the last time you had even 1 glass of any of the 35 leading wine brands in the US? I had a Concha y Toro high-end Pinot Noir last week, but that should come with an asterisk. I don't think I've had any of the others this year.

Quick movie recommendation: The Ballad of Wallis Island is a funny, heartfelt, wonderful 99 minutes of film.

Mostly French, mostly classic and mostly excellent – including the first growths from 2010 and two brand-new releases from Krug. Richard reports. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/singapour-july-2025

For China market updates, Jim Boyce's newsletter is essential: mailchi.mp/53b0d5d5ccdb...

Today's letter home from Singapore: meanwhileinsingapore.substack.com/p/32-singapo...

Thanks Jamie!

Possibly stupid question: if I looked at tannin molecules under a microscope, how different would they look in a Barolo compared to a Beaujolais Nouveau? Would they have any discernible 'shape' that somehow informs their impact on the palate? @jamiegoode.bsky.social, any ideas?

Thanks Andy!

An interesting piece from @richardhemming.bsky.social on @jancisrobinson.com - and gosh it made me want to taste some of these! New Zealand and the great Pinot paradox www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/new...

Kent Albariño might sound like a hard-boiled New York detective but it’s actually a glimpse into the future of English wine. cluboenologique.com/story/unusua...

Gutted to hear about the end of Meininger's International, a publication that always had such reliability and integrity - an indispensable resource for MW studies as well as global wine news.

By 2026, only 0.6% of Singaporean adults won’t own a smartphone. That is perhaps the only thing they have in common with my dad, who seems perfectly capable of surviving without one back in the UK ... meanwhileinsingapore.substack.com/p/31-singapo...

Great story about the genesis of Cloudy Bay from Richard Woodward on Drinks Business: www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/05/fare...

Unmissable Australians, including Lethbridge's tremendous Allegra Chardonnay, are a big part of this month's Singapore selection. Fresh from the pen of Richard Hemming MW. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/singapour-may-2025

Ever wondered what really goes on inside the bottle? Kelli White explores. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/what-happens-wine-it-ages

This month's letter home is all about the signs of Singapore. Read for free! meanwhileinsingapore.substack.com/p/30-the-man...

Villages: Rhône-, Mâcon-, Beaujolais-, Beaune-, Nuits-, Roussillon- and Anjou-. Any others? Why not Bordeaux, Languedoc, Provence for example? Is there a particular reason?

Take your seats for the latest round-up from Richard in Singapore. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/singapour-april-2025