1947 first growths a-go-go. Things were very different when this annual tasting got off the ground. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/southwold-tastings-history #jancisrobinson #winetasting #bordeauxwine #winereviews #wineknowledge

The last of three articles devoted to the 200-odd 2022 bordeaux tasted blind in this year’s Southwold-on-Thames tastings. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/2022-bordeaux-four-years-left-bank-reds #jancisrobinson #winereviews #winetasting @vinsdebordeaux #winenews #wineindustry

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_

It’s time for a reset from vineyards to restaurant says Robert Camuto. We heartily agree. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/wine-needs-new-social-contract #jancisrobinson #winecommunity #wine #wineandfood #wineproducer

Our 2022 bordeaux coverage continues with reds from the right bank. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/2022-bordeaux-four-years-right-bank-reds #jancisrobinson #winetasting #winereviews #bordeauxwine #wineknowledge

The first of three reports on this year’s blind tasting of significant four-year-old bordeaux. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/2022-bordeaux-four-years-white-wines #jancisrobinson #winetasting #winereviews #bordeauxwine #bordeauxwhites

Today's surprising announcement that Kolorko, a rare Turkish grape, is genetically the same as Hungary’s esteemed Furmint. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/dna-discovery-connecting-turkiye-and-hungary-over-three-centuries 📷 Seyit Karagözoğlu #jancisrobinson #winenews #wineknowledge

Nick reports on a global dining trend. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/when-world-likes-eat-out #jancisrobinson #foodandwine #foodwriter #foodandtravel #foodie

Jancis revels in the glorious 2025 Loire vintage and her tasting of dry whites identifies some excellent 2024s, too. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/loire-regains-its-gloire 📷 Emeline Boileau. #jancisrobinson #winereviews #loirewines @ft_weekend @vinsdeloire.officiel

Sam's WoW –exemplary New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from the Wairau Valley (pictured). From $17.99, £23.94. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/greywacke-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough 📷 Richard Briggs Photography #jancisrobinson #wineoftheweek #winetasting #wineproducer @greywackevineyards

From crisp, mineral Muscadet to racy Chardonnay, Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc and reds from Gamay and Cabernet Franc. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/loire-wines-winter-2026 📷 provided by Charles Sydney Wines #jancisrobinson #winereviews #loirewine #frenchwines @vinsdeloire.officiel

A continuation of Chris Howard’s two-part exploration of the newly revived wine regions of north-west France.  Pictured, an aerial view of Vignoble Roc’h-Mer, courtesy of winemaker Lucas Pfister.  https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/map-not-terroir-brittany #jancisrobinson #winesoftheworld

From light, delicate Prosecco to cult wine from Bordeaux and red Zinfandel, there’s something for everyone in these 25 wines.  https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/wine-discoveries-january-2026 #jancisrobinson #winetasting #winereviews #wineknowledge #winesoftheworld

January is always a heavy month for professional wine tastings. This year Jancis fortified herself beforehand.  https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/janciss-diary-january-2026 #jancisrobinson #winetasting #winenews #winecommunity #winesoftheworld

Nick denies an accusation frequently levelled at restaurant critics. And revisits an old favourite. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/back-sportsman #foodies #foodwriter #restaurantreviews #foodandwine #jancisrobinson

Trousseau, Grenache Gris, Xynisteri? Jancis picks some favourites among the quirkier grape varieties.  https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/and-coming-grape-varieties #jancisrobinson #winegrapes #wineknowledge #winesoftheworld #winewriter

If there’s one country that excels at value-priced wines, it would have to be Portugal. This is yet another wine that supports that theory. From €7, $11.29, £20. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/quinta-do-popa-contos-da-terra-douro @‌masterpopa @‌quintadopopa @‌nlcwines #jancisrobinson

The final pair of our burgundy tasting articles. Burgundy 2024 – Q–R https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/burgundy-2024-q-r Burgundy 2024 – S–V https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/burgundy-2024-s-v #jancisrobinson #burgundyweek #winereviews #wine

Today, two burgundy tasting articles: Burgundy 2024 – M–N https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/burgundy-2024-m-n Burgundy 2024 – P https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/burgundy-2024-p #jancisrobinson #burgundyweek #winereviews  Olivier Merlin (page 2) pictured above by Jon Wyand.

Today's burgundy tasting articles, out now. Burgundy 2024 – G https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/burgundy-2024-g Burgundy 2024 – H–J https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/burgundy-2024-h-j Burgundy 2024 – L https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/burgundy-2024-l #jancisrobinson

The next three of our burgundy 2024 tasting articles: Burgundy 2024 – Ca–Cl https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/burgundy-2024-ca-cl Burgundy 2024 – Co–Cy https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/burgundy-2024-co-cy Burgundy 2024 – D–F https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/burgundy-2024-d-f

And to celebrate, we asked Kim Chalmers of Chalmers Wine and Chalmers Nursery in Victoria about the current situation in Australian wine. You can read her insights for free (cheers Kim): https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/view-victoria-australia-day #australiaday #jancisrobinson

Today we publish the first two of our finalised, alphabetically organised burgundy 2024 tasting articles. We will be publishing two or three each day this week. A–Be https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/burgundy-2024-be Bi–Bz https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/burgundy-2024-bi-bz

The London Shell Co, a winning combination in North London. Nick reports. Pictured, left to right, Stuart Kilpatrick, Fede Pollame and Harry Lobek. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/wine-and-fish-highgate #foodies #foodwriter #restaurantreviews #foodandwine #jancisrobinson #foodandtravel

What to make of this exceptional vintage after London’s Burgundy Week? Small, undoubtedly. And not exactly perfectly formed.  https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/2024-burgundies-vineyard-and-glass

Tam's Wow – an incredibly refreshing Nebbiolo from a sustainably-minded family that sells for as little as €17.50, $24.94, £22.50. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/marrone-che-vale-nebbiolo-langhe #jancisrobinson #winereviews #wineoftheweek #wineproducer #winesoftheworld

Some promising representatives of the next generation of California wine brands. Alder reports. Pictured, winemaker Ryan Pass of Pass Wines. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/newish-and-notable-california #jancisrobinson #winetasting #winereviews #californiawine #winemakers

Part five 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-5-sweetsavoury-and-umami #jancisrobinson #wineandfood #asianfoodpairing #asianfood #wineknowledge

Once on the fringes, Corsica has emerged as one of France’s most compelling wine regions. Paris-based writer Yasha Lysenko explores the island’s new identity. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/uncorking-corsica #jancisrobinson #wine #corsicanwine #winereviews #wineknowledge

Ninety-nine wines showing the dazzling diversity of this often-underestimated region. Part 1 published yesterday. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/frances-most-progressive-region-languedoc-reds-part-2 #jancisrobinson #winetasting #winereviews #winesofthelanguedoc #wine

Tam thinks so – and has nearly 200 red-wine recommendations to show for it. Part one of a two-part review following on from last week's deep dive into garrigue. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/frances-most-progressive-region-languedoc-reds-part-1 #jancisrobinson#winesofthelanguedoc #wine

Nick on something the Brits lack but the French have in spades – and it has nothing to do with French cuisine.  https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/more-pho-please #vietnamesefood #foodwriter #restaurantreviews #foodandwine #jancisrobinson

The world is awash with unwanted wine. Pictured, a wine tank farm in South Australia. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/too-much-wine #jancisrobinson #winenews #wineknowledge #winesoftheworld #wine

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

The keystone of Languedoc viticulture, explored. The first in a series of articles from Tamlyn on the wines of this fascinating region; more coming next week. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/languedoc-buzzword-garrigue #jancisrobinson #languedoc #winesofthelanguedoc #winetasting

Another glimpse behind the scenes at Burgundy Week. This time, Julia at work on a white in the grand Carpenters' Hall. Keep tabs on our full coverage: https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/burgundy-2024-guide-our-coverage #jancisrobinson #vinsdeborgogne #burgundyweek #burgundy #winereviews

Turning tides have brought wine back to the edges of north-west France, says Paris-based journalist Chris Howard. Part one of a two-part series; the other, on Brittany, coming soon.  https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/map-not-terroir-normandy-wine-region #jancisrobinson #wine #wineknowledge

Part 2 of Walter’s in-depth look at the new generation of producers reviving Marsala’s reputation. Pictured, Nino Barraco, one of the movement’s stars.  https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/recovering-marsalas-history-wine-reviews #jancisrobinson #marsala #wine #italianwine #winetasting

Reporting from the front line at Burgundy Week. Jancis nosing out the best of the best. Her co-taster opposite looks slightly less impressed, however ... You can find all the wines reviewed so far, here:  https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/burgundy-2024-guide-our-coverage

Perpetuo, Ambrato, Altogrado – these ancient styles offer Marsala a way to reclaim its identity as one of Sicily’s vinous treasures. Part 1 of Walter's deep dive into Marsala. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/recovering-marsalas-history-without-british #jancisrobinson #wine #winetasting

It’s Burgundy Week! Jancis, Julia and Andy will filing their tasting notes just as fast as they can. Meanwhile, enjoy Matthew's report, Cote d’Or 2024 and our list of UK merchants making offers on Burgundy 2024. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/burgundy-2024-guide-our-coverage

Three more reasons to head to this charming city in southern Spain. Nick reports. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/more-seville-highlights #foodies #foodwriter #restaurantreviews #foodandwine #jancisrobinson

But how long will madeira, one of the great fortified wines, survive tourist development on this extraordinary Atlantic island? https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/madeira-great-survivor #jancisrobinson #madeira #winetasting #wineknowledge #winereviews

Sam's Wow – a perfectly ordinary extraordinary wine. From €19.60, £28.33, $19.99 (direct from the US importer, K&L Wines). https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/ministry-clouds-shiraz-2023-mclaren-vale #jancisrobinson #winereviews #wineoftheweek #wineproducer #winesoftheworld

Once a bit player, Pinot Meunier is increasingly taking a starring role in English wines. Pictured, a Pinot Meunier vine at Langham Wine in Dorset. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/pinot-meunier-beyonce-english-vineyards #jancisrobinson #wine #winetasting #englishwine

Quite a vertical (pictured horizontally)! In London in November 2025, presented by Opus’s long-standing winemaker.  https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/opus-one-2001-2022 #jancisrobinson #winetasting #winereviews #opusone #wine

Save water, drink these wines from the Deep Roots Coalition, a group of wineries who eschew irrigation. Among them is Brick House, owned by Doug Tunnell, pictured. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/dry-farmed-deliciousness-west-coast #jancisrobinson #winetasting #winereviews #californiawine

Twenty-two reasons not to do Dry January. Pictured, the Son Antem estate on the island of Mallorca produces a range of wines that impressed Julia – one of which is featured below. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/wine-discoveries-december-2025 #jancisrobinson #winetasting #winereviews

Head to the far south of Spain for atmospheric and inexpensive hospitality. Pictured, the Bar Las Teresas in the old town – with hams but without the usual crowds. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/eating-and-sipping-seville #foodies #foodwriter #restaurantreviews #foodandwine

De-alcoholised wine is a poor substitute for the real thing. But there are one or two palatable alternatives. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/how-drink-less-wine @ft_weekend #jancisrobinson #noandlow #winealternatives #wine