Jancis Robinson | JancisRobinson.com
Above, the new low-alcohol wines created to skirt the UK duty hikes. Before I get underway, I want to shout-out the reports on the newly released 2023 vintage from the northern Rhône by James Lawther MW. James has published four articles on JancisRobinson.com this week to assist anyone looking to stock their cellars when... Plus an update on ...
An audience with the Pope | JancisRobinson.com
Oct 9, 2024 · An audience with the Pope. A very special vineyard project is in the works. At 7.30 on the morning of 19 September I had an assignation with seven men and one woman under the obelisk in the middle of St Peter’s Square in Rome. I had been looking forward to it since 8 August when I received an invitation to join the Commissio de Fructu Vineae ...
Eating out(side) in Copenhagen | JancisRobinson.com
Oct 13, 2024 · It is 1,500 km from Iceland to Norway, slightly further than the distance between London and Rome. It is a vast, rich and obviously exciting region, capable of inspiring many more Nordic chefs in the future. TorvehallerneKBH Frederiksborggade 21, 1360 Copenhagen, Denmark. Krogs Gammel Strand 38, 1202 Copenhagen, Denmark; tel: +45 3315 8915.
Wine vintages | JancisRobinson.com
Growing seasons vary enormously from year to year. Here's your free guide to the most relevant vintages in the most significant regions. We think these brief descriptions are more useful than a numerical score.
Behind the Glass – book review | JancisRobinson.com
Oct 10, 2024 · Behind the Glass – book review. The science behind tasting 'one of the most complex solutions in the world' – wine. Behind the Glass. The chemical and sensorial terroir of wine tasting. Gus Zhu MW. Published by Academie du Vin Library. ISBN 9781913141912. £20. Author Gus Zhu (his name is actually Jian Zhu) is the first Chinese Master of Wine.
The Wine Society celebrates 150 years | JancisRobinson.com
Mar 6, 2024 · A range of broachable fine wines that has taken 10 years to put together and marks a major anniversary for the UK's favourite wine-buying co-operative is launched today. As Jancis pointed out in our Members’ forum in January, 2024 marks The Wine Society’s 150th year and to celebrate this notable milestone, the buying team have been working ...
Burgundy Red Wine Vintage Chart: 1978 to 2022
2001. Wet summer with some heat spikes. As for red bordeaux from this vintage, a gentle hand was needed in the winery to retain delicacy and not emphasize the already notable tannins. Quite varied quality. Wines from low-yielding grapes will provide exciting long-term drinking but others are gawky. August hail in Volnay.
Sangiovese | JancisRobinson.com
Until relatively recently Sangiovese, Italy's most widely planted vine variety, was a grape in the wilderness. And whenever the name Sangiovese did appear on a label it was far from a guarantee of greatness. Rather the reverse. The most common wines that carried the name Sangiovese on the label were Sangiovese di Romagna, cheap Italian …
Tuscany Vintage Chart: 1985 to 2022 | JancisRobinson.com
A vintage characterized by extreme drought. The winter of 2021/2022 was very dry. Spring and summer did nothing to alleviate the pressure. Growth was irregular and yields were low throughout the region. Rains at the end of August and beginning of September proved the vintage's saving grace. Wines tend to be slightly above average in terms of ...
Burgundy White Wine Vintage Chart: 1983 to 2022
2019. An exceptionally small white wine vintage throughout Burgundy due to cold, wet, and windy conditions at flowering. The inclement spring was followed by a hot, dry summer with multiple heatwaves. The result is rich, generously-fruited whites that nonetheless have fresh and lively acidity. Very good wines to be found at all price points.