Circle of Wine Writers

The Circle of Wine Writers is a group of individuals involved in writing and communicating about wines and spirits. This includes authors, journalists, bloggers, broadcasters, photographers, and educators. Established in 1960 by the late Cyril Ray, this UK-based association has around 240 members from 30 different countries around the globe.

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New Member: Jeroen Bronkhorst

2 weeks ago | circleofwinewriters.org | Amanda Barnes

Jeroen Bronkhorst is founder of Wijnstudio, a WSET wine school with venues all over the Netherlands. He is a Certified Madeira Wine Educator, Certified Sherry Educator, Certified Port Educator, Cavaleiro of the Confraria do Vinho do Porto, and an Ambassador for the German VDP. In the past, Jeroen was the owner and chef of a restaurant, awarded twice for 'Best National Wine List'. Having both a chef- and wine education, he develops learning materials about wine, and wine and food pairing.
New Member: Trevor Sharot

2 weeks ago | circleofwinewriters.org | Amanda Barnes

After university, Trevor Sharot vowed never to take any more exams. Some years later, he discovered a subject that required drinking Champagne in the exam hall! That changed everything. Trevor now runs GrapeDeal, a wine consultancy based in London, majoring on writing, photography and presentation. He gained the DipWSET, is Secretary of the Central London Wine Society and President of a Fine Wine Lunch club.
Members' insights: Navigating the trade war

2 weeks ago | circleofwinewriters.org | Amanda Barnes

Circle members share their perspectives on how wine writers and communicators should respond to the current trade war, and what the future might hold. These interviews are part of Meg Maker's 'Navigating the trade war - a communicator's role From the Chair: Navigating the trade war - a communicator's role' feature.
From the Chair: Navigating the trade war

2 weeks ago | circleofwinewriters.org | Meg Maker

How should wine writers respond to a global trade war? This is the question Circle Chair Meg Maker poses as she interviews some circle members and others address the current moment. What is the role and future of wine writing given this moment of global economic uncertainty? At the extreme, the flow of wine will slow, prices will rise, wine consumption will drop, and wine consumer demographics will shift. Wine communication will shift, too.
Nebbiolo, Dialect, and Dinner: Notes from Alba

1 month ago | circleofwinewriters.org | Meg Maker
From two sides of the river

1 month ago | circleofwinewriters.org | Amanda Barnes

In this extract from Beverley Blanning MW's Wines of the Loire Valley, published by The Classic Wine Library, Beverly intricately introduces the subtle and not so subtle differences between Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé. Sancerre: easy to say, easy to understand, easy to drink and, it seems, easy to sell. These crisp and vibrant white wines are the Loire's most reliable calling card worldwide and by far its most successful export, with up to 70 per cent of the wines sold outside France.
New Member: David Way

1 month ago | circleofwinewriters.org | Amanda Barnes
How Bureaucracy Can Thwart the Future of Climate-Resistant Wine

1 month ago | circleofwinewriters.org | Amanda Barnes

Liz Sagues recaps a fascinating talk with Olivier Bourdet-Pees of Plaimont Producteurs - and the surprising turn the conversation took when bureaucracy entered the frame. What was already a fascinating and highly relevant session on ampelography on 18th March was suddenly galvanised, demonstrating just how effective the Circle's Let's Talk About... online discussions can be.
Meet the Friend: Hermione Ireland

1 month ago | circleofwinewriters.org | Amanda Barnes

Hermione Ireland, head of boutique wine publisher In a sentence or two, could you describe the mission and scope of your company, including any relevant new goals or policies you are putting in place? Académie du Vin LibraryCould you please give an example of a recent accomplishment you and your company are most proud of?
From the Chair: In praise of editors

1 month ago | circleofwinewriters.org | Meg Maker

In this month's column, Circle Chair Meg Maker reflects on why a skilled editor is one of a writer's most valuable collaborators - especially in today's fast-moving world of digital media. "Every smart person wants to be corrected, not admired."-Marvin Minsky. I've recently completed two large wine media projects. The first was a series of naturalistic portraits of women who work in the Languedoc wine industry. I made the paintings, wrote the profiles, and produced the series as a digital gallery.