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Features New Zealand 

Remembering Mike Weersing, an American who brought something special to New Zealand’s fine wine dimension

November 12, 2020November 14, 2020 jamiegoode 13778 Views

Jamie Goode pays tribute to Mike Weersing, an inspiring biodynamic winegrower who established a remarkable vineyard in North Canterbury, New

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Regions Spain TOP STORIES Videos 

Video: visiting Willy Perez, who is on a mission to capture the great Sherry wines of the past

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 jamiegoode 6420 Views sherry

Jamie Goode visits Willy Perez of Bodega Luis Perez, who’s looking to capture the great Sherry wines of the past.

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Highlights New York State 

Highlights: Element Cabernet Franc 2014 Finger Lakes, New York State

November 11, 2020November 23, 2020 jamiegoode 4350 Views

This is one of the best Finger Lakes wines I’ve had. It’s from the Element winery. Here, Christopher Bates MW

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Spain TOP STORIES 

Sal da Terra 2019 is released!

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 jamiegoode 5663 Views Albarino

The Sal da Terra 2019 is now released. This is the second vintage of this Albariño from Rías Baixas in

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Greece Profiles 

Lyrarakis: visiting this leading winery in Crete

November 9, 2020December 23, 2020 jamiegoode 14045 Views

Greece has become a very interesting country for wine of late. So in September 2019, during vintage, I was delighted

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Bordeaux Highlights Regions 

Highlights: Les Tourelles de Loungueville 2015 Pauillac, Bordeaux

November 9, 2020March 4, 2021 jamiegoode 8012 Views

I’m not a massive fan of second wines from top Bordeaux châteaux: there a reason that certain lots don’t make

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Profiles Regions Uruguay 

In Uruguay: Pisano and Viña Progreso

November 8, 2020 jamiegoode 10117 Views

Pisano is one of Uruguay’s best-known producers. It’s run by three brothers, Daniel, Eduardo and Gustavo. They have forged a

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Features 

Dogme 95 and the parallel with natural wine

November 7, 2020November 7, 2020 jamiegoode 5684 Views

Some time ago I wrote about the idea of limiting creative options, and how this can sometimes be a way

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Champagne Highlights 

Highlights: Champagne Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles 15 Grand Cru Bouzy Extra Brut NV

November 6, 2020November 23, 2020 jamiegoode 12239 Views

Very impressed with this Pinot Noir-dominated Champagne from Antoine and Quentin Paillard. This Cuvée is made from 22 individually vinified

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Profiles Regions South Africa 

In the Swartland: AA Badenhorst Wines

November 4, 2020 jamiegoode 14590 Views swartland

Goode and Ring visit Adi Badenhorst at his Kalmoesfontein farm in the Paardeberg Wesbsite https://www.kalmoesfontein.com/ One of the most fascinating

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The new releases from Radford Dale, including Elgin and Vinum bottlings from 2025
Features Latest Profiles Regions South Africa 

The new releases from Radford Dale, including Elgin and Vinum bottlings from 2025

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 jamiegoode

Website: https://www.radforddale.com/ I have been following the wines of Radford Dale with some interest over the last three years. The

Unusual grape varieties: a tasting at Shrine to the Vine
Features Latest TOP STORIES 

Unusual grape varieties: a tasting at Shrine to the Vine

August 9, 2026August 11, 2026 jamiegoode
Minimalist Wines, the exciting South African Syrah-focused winery of Sam Lambson
Features Latest Regions South Africa 

Minimalist Wines, the exciting South African Syrah-focused winery of Sam Lambson

August 8, 2026 jamiegoode
Bordeaux Claret: the new AOC Bordeaux Claret Controllée is an interesting move, broadening the appeal of Bordeaux reds
Bordeaux Features Latest 

Bordeaux Claret: the new AOC Bordeaux Claret Controllée is an interesting move, broadening the appeal of Bordeaux reds

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 jamiegoode

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Wine anorak is one of the leading wine websites. This is the latest version of the site that began life in 1999, and was founded by Jamie Goode, who at the time was working as a science editor.

Since then it has grown, and Jamie is now a full-time wine writer, lecturer, wine judge and book author.

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Disclosure: unless otherwise clearly marked, the articles on this site are free of conflicts of interest. Any sponsored content will be clearly marked, and potential conflicts of interest will also be disclosed. As is normal in the wine industry, many of the wines tasted here are free samples and some travel is sponsored by others (for example, regional bodies or groups of producers), but in these cases no guarantees of coverage are given.

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