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Leaf roll, mealy bugs and more to come

Posted on by Liz Sagues
Liz Sagues discovers the fascinating world of leaf roll virus and what Nic van Aarde, winemaker at Oldenburg Estate in Stellenbosch, and his colleagues are doing to combat it in a recent Let's talk about... session. She also looks forward at what's to come in 2024, and highlights some gems from 2023. The Circle's penultimate online presentation in 2023 answered a question that has long puzzled ma...
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New Member: Sandro Minella

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A Piedmont native, Sandro Minella is a professional sommelier and a licensed tour guide. He's the owner and founder of Taste Your Way, a company with 20 years’ experience in tailor-made food and wine events, educational workshops, and tours all over Italy, for wine professionals and wine lovers. Since 2019, he has been the scientific director and professor at Barolo & Barbaresco Academy, for ...
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Oz Clarke awarded OBE

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Oz Clarke received his OBE medal from King Charles at Buckingham Palace this week. One of the world's most-loved wine writers and presenters, Oz has authored over 30 book titles. "On behalf of all the members of the Circle of Wine Writers I would like to congratulate you on your OBE award - I cannot think of anyone else in the wine world that deserves this more," says Chairperson of the Circle,...
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Meet the Member: Alan Tardi

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James Beard Award-winning wine writer Alan Tardi shares his fascinating story of how he moved on from being a dish washer at a restaurant in New York to opening a wine school in this interview with Amanda Barnes. He explains why, despite training in French cuisine, it was Italy that blew his mind, and shares his love affair with the wine country ever since.   How did you get into wine?  ...
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Back to the vinous future

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From Bordeaux to Beijing, witnessing bombing raids on Pauillac to involvement in early informatique – the story of a life well lived

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Jane Anson marvels at the memoir of Bordeaux legend Jean-Michel Cazes, From Bordeaux to the Stars: The Reawakening of a Wine Legend, which she translated into English, with this piece written before his passing in June. One of the most dog-eared books on my shelves is a two-volume, closely typed history of the Médoc vineyards from the Middle Ages to the mid-20th century. Written by French geograp...
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New Member: Edan Barulfan

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Edan Barulfan is an Israeli wine writer, educator, consultant and wine judge. He began wine writing for the Israeli publication Grape Man, where he continues to write as a member of the editorial board today. Combining his day job as a lawyer with the world of wine, Edan has gained strong expertise on Israeli and international wine legislation and published a book on regional wine classificatio...
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Retailers reach agreement in reducing bottle weights

Posted on by Jancis Robinson MW
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