Samantha Cole-Johnson
Writer at JancisRobinson.com
Host at The Wine News in 5
Bona fide news gatherer for @JancisRobinson, educator at The Wine and Spirit Archive, MW Student, DipWSET
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6 days ago |
jancisrobinson.com | Samantha Cole-Johnson
Champagne hail Argentina France California Plus, more changes at the Duckhorn Portfolio, and an update on 2024 bordeaux en primeur. Above, Château Cheval Blanc. Hi everyone, this is Sam with the wine news in 5. Before I get to the news, I just want to remind you that our writing competition is up and running.
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1 week ago |
jancisrobinson.com | Samantha Cole-Johnson
California Paso Robles Rhône Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre Viognier Why blends reigns supreme in Paso, and how to figure out what the wine in the bottle might taste like. Above, from left to right: Justin Smith (Saxum), Don Burns (Turtle Rock), Mark Adams (Ledge), Colin Smith (Saxum next generation), Mitch Gilkey (Saxum cellar crew), Kacee Fox (Saxum cellar crew). See also Paso Robles does Rhône – one variety at a time.
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1 week ago |
jancisrobinson.com | Samantha Cole-Johnson
California Paso Robles Rhône Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre Carignan Cinsault Viognier If you want to understand what each grape variety brings to a Rhône blend, try heading to Paso. Above, Sadie in the Tablas Creek vineyards.
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1 week ago |
jancisrobinson.com | Samantha Cole-Johnson
Bordeaux 2024 WSET Argentina South Africa wildfires Plus news on Vinarchy, a new company created from the wines of Accolade and Pernod Ricard. Above, Garnacha harvest at Ruca Malen in Mendoza (credit: Agustina Hanna). Before I get to global news, congratulations are in order! On 30 April the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, now in its 55th year, held their Diploma graduation ceremony in London. 809 graduates from 46 countries were honoured.
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2 weeks ago |
jancisrobinson.com | Samantha Cole-Johnson
2025 wine writing competition wine writing port primeur Bordeaux Bordeaux 2024 Follow the latest releases, or take a break from the news and write an ode to your favourite grape variety. James Lawther MW took the picture above on his way to one of the many en primeur tastings in Bordeaux earlier this month that he attended on behalf of our members.
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I’m on here for what I usually want…geekdom. Anyone know if Chardonnay had more citric acid than other white varieties? Or is the higher diacetyl in certain chards solely attributable to different LABs? PS- I did pass MW theory- this is still what I think about at night.
If you’ve ever thought about the chemical considerations behind wine packaging…then we could have a long chat! Been thinking about it for ages and finally wrote about it for @guildsomm! https://t.co/LaZxyngmnf
Perhaps I’m harsh, as my friend points out down the conversation, nobody wants to look uninformed but…as a wine consumer you aren’t expected to be an expert. And even if you are an expert - that list was crafted by someone who put those wines on it because they are STOKED https://t.co/gu9eUXnasu