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AI and the wine writer

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Amanda Barnes

“Knowing everything you do about me, what would you imagine are my feelings about AI in the world of wine writing?” It took Claude less than a minute to come up with a 610-word response to my question that, honestly, wasn’t bad. And slightly sycophantic (because AI is always so much more polite than humans). So, did Claude get it right? “Based on everything you've shared over time, I suspect...

New Member: Florence Tilkens Zotiades

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Amanda Barnes

Florence Tilkens Zotiades is an award-winning wine writer, speaker, and international wine judge, renowned for her expertise in the wines of Greece. French-born and based in London, she brings a distinctive international perspective shaped by a previous career in international development. Her journey into the world of wine led her to become a certified sommelier, combining analytical depth wit...

New Member: Jill Barth

Posted on May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 by Amanda Barnes

Jill Barth helps consumers learn more about wine, from collecting for beginners to which wine regions offer the best travel 'bang for the buck'. She also keeps up with wine-related news, having written about supply chain shortages, AI in the wine world, and electric tractors. Jill Barth writes about wine creators, with culture, community, ecology and travel pivotal to the stories. She’s a Prove...

New Member: Stefano Tesi

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Amanda Barnes

Born in Siena and a professional journalist since 1987, Stefano Tesi writes for many Italian magazines and appears on television and radio. Currently he is a jey contributor for James Magazine, Civiltà del Bere, Touring, Espresso guide and others. He also runs his own online publicationAlta-Fedelta.info and is a member of IGP wine writers network, as well as a teacher of journalism ethics and pro...

New Member: Małgorzata Partyka

Posted on May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 by Amanda Barnes

Małgorzata Partyka is a WSET-certified wine educator and writer based in Poland. She specialises in the wines of Central Europe, particularly Austria, but also - Portugal. Her work appears in both Polish and international publications, where she often explores the cultural and culinary context of wine, with a strong focus on wine and food pairing. Małgorzata travels regularly to deepen her unde...

Launching Laurent-Perrier’s new iteration

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Robin Goldsmith

Robin Goldsmith attends a special gala dinner in the splendour of Kensington Palace Orangery to celebrate the release of Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Iteration N°27, and shares his experience of a rather envy-inducing soirée. The royal setting within the Kensington Palace Estate, official London residence of the Prince and Princess of Wales, was particularly pertinent. In May 2024, Laurent-Perrie...

Members’ Voices: How are you using AI, or not, in your wine communication?

Posted on May 30, 2026June 3, 2026 by Amanda Barnes

From editors and journalists to photographers and educators, our members are approaching AI in very different ways. While some have embraced it as a practical tool for organisation and workflow, few are willing to hand over the creative process itself. We asked members how they are using AI, or choosing not to, in their wine communication. “When I'm wearing my journalist hat, AI can be a ...

From the Chair: Personal taste

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Meg Maker

Meg Maker questions what makes wine writers unique in a world of automation and AI in her column and Letter from the Chair. I put off writing this Letter from the Chair. What do I know about AI? I’m not a mathematician or computer scientist. I’m not a technology researcher or academic. I did take a course in graduate school about the philosophy of mind in which I learned about the Turing Test and...

Assessing AI on the vine

Posted on May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 by Charlie Leary

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Tuning in to the tools of the AI trade

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Per Karlsson

Per and Britt Karlsson already use artificial intelligence quite extensively in their work, but certainly not to write text, nor to create images, which are two of their core vinous activities. So, how do they use AI? Here, Per takes a look at some of the areas where it can come into play. “Do you use AI?” Today, this is no longer really a question. We use AI, everyone uses AI. You cannot refuse ...