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Writing this month

News • A snapshot of what’s happening in the world of wine

The brief • Ideas and inspiration for wine lovers, every month

Andrew Jefford • ‘I dislike “oakiness” – but I’ve come to realise that I also relish it’

Benjamin Lewin MW • ‘The wine world hasn’t really settled on a response to global warming yet’

The ethical drinker • ‘The missing link in our modern relationship with water: we no longer worship it, we commodify it’

The man at MONTELENA • As the 50th anniversary of the Judgement of Paris tasting approaches, Bo Barrett reflects on his family winery’s historic 1970s leap to global acclaim and how Chateau Montelena’s can-do attitude exemplifies Napa Valley’s ongoing story

Spring whites at £20 and under • As the prospect of longer days and rising temperatures beckons, crisp whites start to come into their own. Here are 20 value, high-street options with which to celebrate the arrival of spring

2023 claret Retasted in bottle • There’s much for Bordeaux fans to enjoy in the newly bottled 2023s – good options for early drinking, as well as wines that will keep and develop well in the mid-term. Start with this selection of 30 from our Bordeaux editor and find many more online...

Brunello di Montalcino latest releases • Look out for the ‘ample’ and ‘exuberant’ reds of the hot but successful 2021 vintage in this top Tuscan territory: our expert selects 25 annata wines from around Montalcino, plus five highlights from among the recent 2020 Riserva releases

The nomads • Wandering winemakers are on the rise. We explain why you should follow these nomadic creators around the world

North Adriatic Wine without borders • Spanning three countries across a scenic swathe of land where the histories of Europe meet, here nature directs which vines grow where, regardless of national boundaries. Shared mindsets, geologies and winemaking cultures make for an intriguing corner of the wine world, full of local pride and individual character

DISRUPTING THE STATUS QUO • Understanding that there is no correct way to taste, describe and enjoy wine shouldn’t undermine expert opinions, but should humanise them, argues our writer

Distilled • Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails

RISE of the DIRTY MARTINI • Cocktail drinkers are becoming increasingly dirty-minded

WHAT TO PAIR WITH… Malaysian food • The flavours may be bold, but this ‘fusion’ cuisine is surprisingly sympathetic to wine

Central Otago A wine lover’s guide • Located on New Zealand’s South Island, the world’s southernmost commercial winemaking region combines jaw-dropping scenery with world-class wines

Books etc • In lieu of a trip to Japan, our regular reviewer takes a literary tour of its national drink: sake

Wine wisdom • Our regular learning section helps you get more from your glass

BUYING GUIDE • Expert recommendations and essential reading

Editors’ picks • Each month our editorial team tastes a lot of wine, but not all of it makes it onto the page. So here’s our in-house pick of other great wines we’ve tried

Alsace Grand Cru Riesling • An unusual tasting,...