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Vintage Preview Burgundy 2017

A mixed bag is the simplest way to describe this vintage: a bumper crop of early-drinking reds and whites with patches of excellence but also plenty of pitfalls awaiting buyers. Tim Atkin MW gives his expert analysis and selects 102 top wines.

The Eyrie Vineyards, South Block Reserve Pinot Noir 1975

Willamette Valley, Oregon, US.

Letter From New York - Elin Mccoy

‘These parties illustrate a desire for excess and a willingness to spend’

Marques De Riscal

Specialist in old vines from Rioja

Lorne London

What is it about restaurants and railway stations?

Masseto

Thirty years after its first vintage, this 100% merlot continues to stand apart from its bolgheri neighbours as an exceptional single-vineyard expression. The key is in the individuality of the terroir, explains stephen brook.

Lambrusco Resurgent!

Now attracting the interest of sommeliers and foodies the world over, Lambrusco is a simple wine with surprising complexities.

Christophe Roumier

His acclaimed wines command stratospheric prices on the secondary market, but the man in the driving seat at Domaine G Roumier is more concerned with looking after the land for the next generation, discovers Stephen Brook

Pique-Nique London

Pique-Nique London

Les Cols Olot, Spain

Les Cols Olot, Spain

My Tokyo

It blends old with new in seamless fashion, and is home to some of the world’s finest restaurants, but, says Akihiko Yamamoto, it’s impossible to capture Tokyo’s allure in a single visit 

The Three Leovilles

They may have their own identities but, as Jane Anson discovers, the unique trio of châteaux that form the magical Léoville estate in Bordeaux also have much in common

My Fremantle & Perth

Perfect for walking and exploring, and with a vibrant food and wine scene, the charming seaside port of Fremantle is just a short trip from central Perth and a must-stay for anyone visiting the west coast of Australia for the first time, says Simone Furlong

Mas De Daumas Gassac 1982 - Languedoc, France

Mas De Daumas Gassac 1982 - Languedoc, France

M Chapoutier, Le Pavillon, Ermitage 1991

Rhône, France

A Modern Taste Of Georgia

Its ancient qvevri winemaking traditions are now inspiring producers the world over. Simon Woolf selects the best of both traditional and new in the former Soviet state

Chris Howell

The man behind the iconic Cain Five, Chris Howell of Cain Vineyard & Winery in Napa Valley talks terroir and natural winemaking with Stephen Brook, explaining why he thinks wine is ‘intrinsically human’

Andrew Jefford

‘Variety is a provisional answer to the question posed by place’

Jason Tesauro

‘To qualify as a great wine region, Virginia needs roots and ageability’

Jean-Louis Chave

John Livingstone-Learmonth spends time with the meticulous, grounded vigneron behind one of the northern Rhône’s great family domaines to discuss the importance of history, nature, aesthetics and blending in his famed Hermitage and St-Joseph wines.

Vying For Verdejo

Rueda’s signature white wine grape is already proving itself in terms of both quality and versatility, but there are stylistic questions to be resolved. Tina Gellie charts the way forward for the region and recommends a dozen of its best wines.

Revolutionary Road

Sarah Jane Evans MW is excited to witness a quiet revolution in Jerez, driven by outside investment, a renewed focus on terroir and the development of different wine styles.

Discover Toro

Currently enjoying a renaissance, the Toro DO in Spain’s northwest is both challenging and rewarding for winemakers. Natasha Hughes MW introduces the region and its wines – a must for admirers of big and spicy reds.

Austria's Finest Red

It may be a bit tricky to pronounce, but Blaufränkisch has made a name for itself, as Austrian producers explore its potential for quality wines. Stephen Brook introduces a native grape that deserves to have global recognition.

Barolo 2014 & Barbaresco 2015

Stephen Brook reports from Piedmont’s Nebbiolo Prima tastings, picking the best of the new releases as well as riservas from Barolo 2012 and Barbaresco 2014, with four top Roero reds too.

Cinsault: Into The Spotlight

Regarded for decades as simply a useful blending grape, is hardy Cinsault finding favour again? Alistair Cooper MW feels its wines are deserving of a reappraisal.

Rotundone: Spice It Up

With some wines, you could be forgiven for thinking someone had sneakily ground some pepper into your glass. But there’s very good reason for it, says Matt Walls...

The Bay Beyond

There’s a lot more to Hawke’s Bay than Gimblett Gravels – but is further sub-regionality justified? Oliver Styles looks at the cases for and against