New Member: L.M. Archer

L.M. Archer is a fine wine, food, travel and lifestyle writer specializing in Burgundy, bubbles and emerging wine regions. Her works appear in numerous publications, including Meininger’s Wine Business International, Wine Business Monthly, Oregon Wine Press, and Taste of France Magazine. She is also a former video correspondent for Foodable Network. A member of the American Society of Journalis...
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Meet the Friend: Verity Milns

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Meet the Member: Hugh Johnson OBE

Hugh Johnson OBE is the world's best-selling wine writer and along with fellow Circle Member, Jancis Robinson, they have just launched the 8th edition 0f The World Atlas of Wine. Amanda Barnes interviews Hugh on his career as a wine writer and how he first came to put together the first edition of this revolutionary wine book in 1971. Hugh shares his thoughts on climate change, the evolution of wi...
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Meet the Member: Michael Edwards

Michael Edwards went from reading the Bar to dealing in Burgundy and is today one of the world's most respected Champagne writers and tasters. Amanda Barnes interviews him on his career in wine, the tides of change he has witnessed in Champagne, how he sees the future of wine and restaurant criticism and why a dirty Vodka Martini is the only secret in his cellar... How did you get into wine? In ...
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If you go Dão in the woods today…

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Old World winemakers flock to New York State’s hot winemaking spot

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Book review: Wines of the French Alps, by Wink Lorch

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Foraging for Pignoletto in the Bolognese hills: Emilia-Romagna Trip Report 2019

Circle members Neil Fairlamb, Justin Keay and Stephen Barrett voyaged into the wine regions of northern Italy on a Circle trip to Emilia-Romagna from 31st May to 2nd June. They share their experiences of this delicious corner of Italy, from the underrated delights of Pignoletto (both in its bubbly and still rendition) to the tempting trattorias and delectable cuisine of the region.    Neil ...
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New member: Jolanta Smiciene

Jolanta Smiciene has been working in the wine industry since 1998 and is a wine and travel journalist as well as a wine lector and consultant. A specialist in wines from Lithuania, Jolanta writes for several international publications and also frequently presents reports on the wine regions and wine market. Jolanta also has a specialism in Champagne and is a member of The Ordre des Coteaux de Cha...
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