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A View from the Vineyard, Jerez.

Adjusting aesthetic horizons from the champaigns of Jerez

This article has been published in partnership with World of Fine Wine and Wine Scholar Guild.  A shocking red wine from the Jerezano new wave. Andrew Jefford tastes 2020 Annius Atlántida Vino de la Tierra de Cádiz.

Beyond The Texbook: Bordeaux (Left Bank)

Summary In this month's Beyond the Textbook webinar, we'll joined by the wonderful Wendy Narby who will take us on a journey down the Left Bank of Bordeaux and explore all the region's latest trends and developments. In this session we'll learn: Médoc: Key figures and stats Over-looked appellations: Listrac, Moulis and Medoc Appellation Médoc White Médoc: new for 2025 The surprising role of

Beyond The Textbook: Jura

Summary In this session we'll unravel the enigma of one of France's most idiosyncractic wine regions in the company of the world's leading Jura expert, Wink Lorch. In this webinar we will Cover the key appellations  Learn the most important wine styles Discuss how the Jura has changed over the last 10 years Get the low down on some of the most exciting producers of the region As ever, there will be a chance for those of

Beyond The Textbook: Northern Rhone

Summary We are delighted to welcome Matt Walls, the world’s leading expert on the wines of this region, to host this live member event. Matt will give us an overview of all the major appellations of the Northern Rhône and get us up to speed with all the latest trends and developments, and how these regions are evolving in the 21st century. A great opportunity to develop your knowledge of the region past what you might have studied in wine books and put your questions to

Beyond the Textbook: Rosé Greatness, ageabilty and cheesy wotsits with Clos Cibonne

Summary: In this video, Justin and Chris explore ageabilty in rosé wines by tasting two vintages of the esteemed Clos Cibonne winery in Provence. They discuss ageabilty, quality, oak and how to spot aged characteristics in this style of wine. About the Speakers: Justin Martindale is the Wine Scholar Guild Membership Manager and one of our in-house Masters of Wine. Justin passed the notoriously challenging MW tasting exam with the Madame Bollinger Award,

Blind Tasting: Quality and Origin in Rosé

Summary: In this video Justin and Chris explore the world of Rosé, sharing tips and techniques around how to taste quality and starting to make arguments for logical regions of origin. We cover colour, winemaking signatures and what makes a great Rosé through a tasting of three very different wines from the south of France.  Full details of all the wines can be found in the pdf document above. About the
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Champagne, Fizz, Bubbles, Traditional Method or Cap Classique, take your pick!

Champagne, Fizz, Bubbles, Traditional Method or Cap Classique… all these names are synonymous with one thing, great tasting sparkling wines made in the traditional way.

Insider's Guide: Bordeaux Reloading

Summary Justin catches up with Bordeaux expert and resident Wendy Narby to discuss the ways the region is reinventing itself past the traditional Cabernet/Merlot blends that have made it so famous. Learn how producers are pushing the boundaries of our expectations in Bordeaux, in a quest to stay relevant to a new generation of enthused wine drinkers seeking quality, value and authenticity. Find out more about our Backroads Bordeaux trip

Insider's Guide: How Sweet Bordeaux is weathering the storm of unpopularity

Summary Sweet Bordeaux wines are undoubtedly some of the finest in the world, but have been chronically unfashionable for a really long time. In this interview we catch up with Wendy Narby who sheds some light on what the future holds for these outstanding wines, and the innovative ways in which producers are evolving their business models to ensure their survival and how they are thriving into the future. About the

Insider's Guide: Marsanne vs Roussanne - Great Whites of the Northern Rhône

Watch Here You can watch this video in our community space here Summary When most people think of the great grapes of the Northern Rhone they’ll think Syrah and Viognier. But we really shouldn’t overlook these other two fine varieties - they are

Insider's Guide: Rotundone and Dusted - Cracking the Code of Syrah's Spice

Watch Here You can watch this video in our community space here Summary In this interview we’re joined by Matt Walls, one of the world’s leading experts on the wines of the Rhone, to answer all your questions on this hot topic! We discuss what the peppery smell on Syrah is

Insider's Guide: Stems in the Rhône - Viticulture, Winemaking and Wine Expression

Watch Here You can watch this video in our community space here Summary Should you use whole bunches to make great Syrah? What does it add? Actually, what is it at all?!? We’re once again delighted to be joined by Matt Walls to discuss this really important part of the

Insider's Guide: Visiting the Jura

How to Watch? You can watch this session on our community space here Summary Have you ever fancied a trip to the Jura but don’t know where to start? We caught up recently with Jura afficionados Manon Gallet and Phelan Burgoyne to discuss all the things you need to know to plan a wine trip

Introducing the WSG Producer Guide 

For the past 12 months, I have been hard at work bringing to life our new Producer Guide, the brainchild of our Founder and President, Julien Camus. As the project neared completion, I sat down with Julien to reflect on his motivations and vision for creating this groundbreaking initiative. -Justin Martindale MW, WSG Membership & Community Manager 

Modern Spain: Redefining the wine landscape

Description Spain is one of the most amazing countries of the world and is leaving a revolution at the moment. Building on the rich heritage of Spanish viticulture, this session delves into the contemporary innovations and practices that are redefining the wine landscape in Spain. Participants will explore how traditional regions like Rioja and Ribera del Duero have embraced modern techniques and varieties to enhance their global competitiveness. The session also highlights the
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Redefining Wine: What Does It Mean To You?

Sommeliers’ brains seem to fascinate scientists. Every few years, a new study pops up where somms are subjected to MRI scans whilst they blind taste and pontificate.

Reimagining WSG Membership for 2025

The attached highlights video gives you a flavor of some of the exciting new features coming to your membership program this year Summary: There are some big and exciting changes coming to WSG Membership this year. Over the last 12 months we've been busy working on a revitalized membership proposition that delivers you the best and most interesting wine content possible. I am hugely excited to announce that we'll be launching our new and improved membership programe in

Resilience & Creativity: A Tribute to How WSG Providers Navigated the Pandemic

In many ways, wine education relies on face-to-face contact between educators and students. After all, wine is a drink to be shared and which — for centuries — has stimulated conversation among those partaking. So last March, when it became apparent that the global spread of COVID-19 was about to alter the nature of “face-to-face” contact across every aspect of our lives, many wine educators were faced with a daunting prospect: how to carry on with classes.

Tasting Room: Authentic Bordeaux

Watch Here You can find this video in our community space here Summary What comes to your mind when you think about Bordeaux? Is it carefully manicured fairytale Chateaux of the left bank? The 1855 classification? The First Growths? These prestigious wines garner much of the attention, but only

Tasting Room: Do Vintages Still Matter?

Watch Here: You can find this recording in our community space here Summary Historically, particularly in the great vineyards of Europe, vintage variation has played a crucial role in the quality of the wines. But given these regions are

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