# Latest **URL:** https://forum.jancis.com/latest.md [Latest](https://forum.jancis.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.jancis.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.jancis.com/tags.md) --- ## [Mission Blind Tasting continuation](https://forum.jancis.com/t/mission-blind-tasting-continuation/68387)
**Author:** [@catarina.bovik](https://forum.jancis.com/u/catarina.bovik)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2026 11:40 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/mission-blind-tasting-continuation/68387 "2026-09-08T11:40:57Z")
Continuing the discussion from Mission Blind Tasting ‘MBT’ - request for most easily confused grape varieties: When can we expect new articles in the excellent Mission Blind Tasting series? Have really appreciated them… --- ## [Palmento – book review](https://forum.jancis.com/t/palmento-book-review/68250)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2026 03:05 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/palmento-book-review/68250 "2026-09-06T03:05:38Z")
A book that takes us back to Sicily in the throes of revolution, tumult and change… Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/palmento-book-review --- ## [Wine releases - what's the rush?](https://forum.jancis.com/t/wine-releases-whats-the-rush/68388)
**Author:** [@martinpierce](https://forum.jancis.com/u/martinpierce)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 September 2026 20:23 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/wine-releases-whats-the-rush/68388 "2026-09-05T20:23:56Z")
Enjoyed the article, but £50 for Coudoulet de Beaucastel 2016 raised an eyebrow (Nemo wines)? Even if well thought of that seemed a lot. Looking at the ‘wine review’ of this wine though, none of the UK merchants highli… --- ## [Picpoul de Pinet Grows Up. UK pioneer](https://forum.jancis.com/t/picpoul-de-pinet-grows-up-uk-pioneer/68369)
**Author:** [@20070924\_2](https://forum.jancis.com/u/20070924_2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [8 August 2026 18:09 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/picpoul-de-pinet-grows-up-uk-pioneer/68369 "2026-08-08T18:09:27Z")
Hi Tamlyn I enjoyed your article on Picpoul de Pinet. Re. UK ‘discovery’ of the wine – Yapp Brothers boldly lay claim to being the first importers of Picpoul de Pinet back in 2003. Jason Yapp and I were introduced to … --- ## [Blind tasting, part 7 – Chardonnay from Burgundy](https://forum.jancis.com/t/blind-tasting-part-7-chardonnay-from-burgundy/68266)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2026 18:21 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/blind-tasting-part-7-chardonnay-from-burgundy/68266 "2026-08-04T18:21:16Z")
Parsing the wines from the world’s most archetypal Chardonnay appellations – just by paying attention to what’s in your glass… Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/blind-tasting-part-7-chardonnay… --- ## [Blind tasting, tested](https://forum.jancis.com/t/blind-tasting-tested/68319)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [25 July 2026 10:44 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/blind-tasting-tested/68319 "2026-07-25T10:44:26Z")
From theory to practice: an MW critiques his own tasting prowess… Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/blind-tasting-tested --- ## [In search of temple smell](https://forum.jancis.com/t/in-search-of-temple-smell/68217)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [5 July 2026 01:00 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/in-search-of-temple-smell/68217 "2026-07-05T01:00:07Z")
The magic of mizunara-aged whisky – and the patience it requires to realise it… Discuss this article --- ## [Napa’s 2023 Cabernets](https://forum.jancis.com/t/napa-s-2023-cabernets/68342)
**Author:** [@SteveConnolly](https://forum.jancis.com/u/SteveConnolly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 June 2026 19:39 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/napa-s-2023-cabernets/68342 "2026-06-19T19:39:18Z")
I noticed the “Insanely heavy bottle” from Markham at 1,747g and saw that the Crocker and Starr came in at 1,779g. I wondered if these were the heaviest still wine bottles that have been encountered since records began. --- ## [Paşaeli, 6N Old Vines Karasakız 2024 Aegean](https://forum.jancis.com/t/pasaeli-6n-old-vines-karasakiz-2024-aegean/68281)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [19 June 2026 07:25 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/pasaeli-6n-old-vines-karasakiz-2024-aegean/68281 "2026-06-19T07:25:24Z")
An ultra-rare variety, a legendary ancient landscape and a very determined producer come together in this delicious Turkish red… Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/pasaeli-6n-old-vines-karasaki… --- ## [Amphora Wine Day 2025 – the rise and rise of clay](https://forum.jancis.com/t/amphora-wine-day-2025-the-rise-and-rise-of-clay/68204)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2026 12:46 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/amphora-wine-day-2025-the-rise-and-rise-of-clay/68204 "2026-06-18T12:46:46Z")
Celebrating wine from clay in southern Portugal… Discuss this article --- ## [Oceanic wine](https://forum.jancis.com/t/oceanic-wine/68335)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 June 2026 07:47 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/oceanic-wine/68335 "2026-06-10T07:47:36Z")
Chris Howard asks, if there’s such a thing as volcanic wine, can there be oceanic wine… Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/oceanic-wine --- ## [Walking the Mosel](https://forum.jancis.com/t/walking-the-mosel/68313)
**Author:** [@David\_Stevenson\_Edinburgh](https://forum.jancis.com/u/David_Stevenson_Edinburgh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2026 16:56 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/walking-the-mosel/68313 "2026-05-28T16:56:03Z")
Great article by Paula. Sounds like a bit of an adventure and torn ligaments are no fun! I think there are similar routes along the Rhein, Ahr and also in the Ortenau. Are there any agencies that can make arrangements f… --- ## [West of the West – the SLO Coast](https://forum.jancis.com/t/west-of-the-west-the-slo-coast/68300)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [16 May 2026 14:53 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/west-of-the-west-the-slo-coast/68300 "2026-05-16T14:53:19Z")
Part 2 of a road trip along California’s western vineyards… Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/west-west-slo-coast --- ## [Champagne's Printemps 2026 - Question](https://forum.jancis.com/t/champagnes-printemps-2026-question/68306)
**Author:** [@Burak](https://forum.jancis.com/u/Burak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2026 10:49 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/champagnes-printemps-2026-question/68306 "2026-05-13T10:49:25Z")
Thanks for this article, will you be publishing tasting notes for the up and coming producers please? --- ## [Bottle by bottle, sip by sip](https://forum.jancis.com/t/bottle-by-bottle-sip-by-sip/68297)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [9 May 2026 13:04 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/bottle-by-bottle-sip-by-sip/68297 "2026-05-09T13:04:15Z")
Retired wine importer and active wine writer Terry Theise weighs in on the matter of bottle – and taster – variation… Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/bottle-bottle-sip-sip --- ## [Greek early-summer releases – white, sparkling and sweet](https://forum.jancis.com/t/greek-early-summer-releases-white-sparkling-and-sweet/68301)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 May 2026 07:47 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/greek-early-summer-releases-white-sparkling-and-sweet/68301 "2026-05-08T07:47:47Z")
From Assyrtiko to Vidiano, an A to V of great Greek white varieties and the examples worth seeking out. Above, one of Karanika’s old, ungrafted vineyards in Amyndeo… Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/a… --- ## [Volcanic wines of the Americas](https://forum.jancis.com/t/volcanic-wines-of-the-americas/68299)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 May 2026 07:42 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/volcanic-wines-of-the-americas/68299 "2026-05-06T07:42:03Z")
A tour of just a few of the many volcanic hot spots that line the west coast of the Americas… Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/volcanic-wines-americas --- ## [Burgundian Pinots from outside Burgundy](https://forum.jancis.com/t/burgundian-pinots-from-outside-burgundy/68296)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [3 May 2026 15:38 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/burgundian-pinots-from-outside-burgundy/68296 "2026-05-03T15:38:16Z")
There are Pinot Noirs and Pinot Noirs… Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/burgundian-pinots-outside-burgundy --- ## [Volcanic wines from Armenia, France, Germany](https://forum.jancis.com/t/volcanic-wines-from-armenia-france-germany/68288)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2026 09:45 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/volcanic-wines-from-armenia-france-germany/68288 "2026-05-02T09:45:29Z")
From Alsace’s Rangen vineyard and Germany’s Ürziger Würzgarten to the volcanic fields of France’s Auvergne and Armenia’s highlands… Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/volcanic-wines-armenia-fra… --- ## [Wein Goutte, Super Goutte Newstalgia 2023 Landwein Main](https://forum.jancis.com/t/wein-goutte-super-goutte-newstalgia-2023-landwein-main/68295)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2026 07:47 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/wein-goutte-super-goutte-newstalgia-2023-landwein-main/68295 "2026-05-01T07:47:33Z")
Übergangs wine – a wine to bridge warm afternoons and cool evenings, spring and summer, red and white, past and present… Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/wein-goutte-super-goutte-newstalgia-2… --- ## [Rioja at 100 – wines above €25](https://forum.jancis.com/t/rioja-at-100-wines-above-25/68199)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2026 08:56 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/rioja-at-100-wines-above-25/68199 "2026-04-30T08:56:14Z")
Discuss this article --- ## [The Wine Society spring 2026](https://forum.jancis.com/t/the-wine-society-spring-2026/68293)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2026 07:47 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/the-wine-society-spring-2026/68293 "2026-04-30T07:47:41Z")
This UK wine-selling co-operative – the world’s oldest – continues to deliver diversity and value… Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/wine-society-spring-2026 --- ## [Blind tasting, part 8 – Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio](https://forum.jancis.com/t/blind-tasting-part-8-pinot-gris-pinot-grigio/68292)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2026 07:42 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/blind-tasting-part-8-pinot-gris-pinot-grigio/68292 "2026-04-30T07:42:03Z")
Same grape, different languages… Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/blind-tasting-part-8-pinot-grispinot-grigio --- ## [Bordeaux 2025 – an overview](https://forum.jancis.com/t/bordeaux-2025-an-overview/68289)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [29 April 2026 21:22 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/bordeaux-2025-an-overview/68289 "2026-04-29T21:22:37Z")
A happy surprise after a hot and fast growing season… Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/bordeaux-2025-overview --- ## [New books on Beaujolais and Burgundy](https://forum.jancis.com/t/new-books-on-beaujolais-and-burgundy/68277)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 April 2026 16:43 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/new-books-on-beaujolais-and-burgundy/68277 "2026-04-29T16:43:54Z")
Deep – and enjoyable – dives into two of France’s most misunderstood regions… Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/new-books-beaujolais-and-burgundy --- ## [Japan wine – touring Hokkaido and smaller wine regions throughout Japan](https://forum.jancis.com/t/japan-wine-touring-hokkaido-and-smaller-wine-regions-throughout-japan/68286)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 April 2026 07:47 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/japan-wine-touring-hokkaido-and-smaller-wine-regions-throughout-japan/68286 "2026-04-28T07:47:34Z")
Japan’s growing wine scene on the northern island of Hokkaido, as well as in Yamagata, Niigata, Toyama and Oita… Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/japan-wine-touring-hokkaido-and-smaller-wine-… --- ## [California Grenache embraces its yin](https://forum.jancis.com/t/california-grenache-embraces-its-yin/68285)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 April 2026 07:47 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/california-grenache-embraces-its-yin/68285 "2026-04-27T07:47:37Z")
New, elegant expressions are finally bringing this variety into the spotlight… Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/california-grenache-embraces-its-yin --- ## [Where to eat on Crete – Salis](https://forum.jancis.com/t/where-to-eat-on-crete-salis/68284)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 April 2026 07:47 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/where-to-eat-on-crete-salis/68284 "2026-04-26T07:47:36Z")
Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/where-eat-crete-salis --- ## [A 21st-century A–Z of wine, part 3](https://forum.jancis.com/t/a-21st-century-a-z-of-wine-part-3/68283)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.jancis.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 April 2026 00:02 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/a-21st-century-a-z-of-wine-part-3/68283 "2026-04-25T00:02:02Z")
The wine world is expanding upwards and polewards while having to combat trade wars, real wars, misinformation and changing social habits… Discuss this article http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/21st-century-z-wine… --- ## [2022 bordeaux four years on](https://forum.jancis.com/t/2022-bordeaux-four-years-on/68163)
**Author:** [@jan.leroy5](https://forum.jancis.com/u/jan.leroy5)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [24 April 2026 09:56 UTC](https://forum.jancis.com/t/2022-bordeaux-four-years-on/68163 "2026-04-24T09:56:09Z")
Perhaps I’m wrong but based on the first two articles about the blind tastings of 2022 bordeaux, I have the impression that, in general, they do not live up to the very positive feedback from the earlier tastings (en pri… [Next page](https://forum.jancis.com/latest.md?page=1)