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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

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Tools of the trade: road testing Kurt Zalto’s Josephine glasses in the world’s hardest wine exam

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Amanda Barnes shares her experience of taking the Master of Wine practical exam, and reveals her weapon of choice to tackle it — a wine glass with a special kink. A version of this article was first published on Around The World in 80 Harvests. The practical part of the Master of Wine exam is one of the hardest undertakings I have ever experienced. It is not only an intense academic experience, b...
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Anne Krebiehl MW and Amanda Barnes shortlisted for IWSC Wine Communicator Trophy

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Circle members Anne Krebiehl MW and Amanda Barnes have been shortlisted for 2024 IWSC Wine Communicator Trophy. Judges described Krebiehl as "a real role model and a natural storyteller who attracted many people into wine", and Barnes as "on an impressive career track and has become an inspiration for a lot of people in the world of wine". They are shortlisted with Agustina de Alba, Essi Ave...
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New Member: Linda Galloway

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Linda Galloway began her writing career as a news and features journalist in South Africa, where her wine education also started. Living on the doorstep of the Cape Winelands in the 1980s and 90s was the perfect introduction to an industry on the brink of exciting growth and development. Pursuing her career, she moved to London and was appointed chief sub-editor of the Weekend section of The Ti...
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