Exploring Dalmatia’s islands of delight

Dubrovnik
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Meet the Member: Caroline Gilby MW

Caroline Gilby MW
Caroline Gilby MW is one of the most respected writers and wine experts on Central and Eastern European wine and is author of The wines of Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova. Robert Smyth interviews her on how she moved from studying botany to writing about Bulgarian wine; how she's seen the Central and Eastern European wine regions progress over the years; and how she combines her passion for running ...
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Circular Editor Amanda Barnes receives another award

Keith Grainger celebrates two awards Circular Editor Amanda Barnes has recently won and shares insight into why these awards, in memory of Geoffrey Roberts, Tim Derouet and Geoffrey Jameson, were created. I know she is much too modest to sing her own praises and trumpet her achievements so I’ve taken it upon myself to tell readers about awards that Amanda Barnes, editor of The Circular, has won i...
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Circle photographers take home top trophies at Wine Photographer of the Year

Congratulations to wine photographers and Circle members Mick Rock, Matt Wilson and Jon Wyand for winning 1st place awards at the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year and the Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year Awards! Jon Wyand took home the trophy for Wine Photographer of the Year, winning overall on the evening for his image of 'Cleaning the Cuverie' at Domaine Faiveley in Mercure. Th...
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Meet the Member: Becky Sue Epstein

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New member: Victor Smart

Victor Smart is a long-time wine enthusiast who has worked for national media, including the Observer. He has appeared as a pundit on BBC, Sky News and CNN, covering everything from politics to business. He writes regularly for publications such as The Buyer and Financial Times specialist publications. He believes that behind every wine there is a story to tell about people, places and traditio...
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