Exploring quality at Maison Albert Bichot plus 17 wines worth seeking out
One of the largest and most dynamic producers in the region...
Andy Howard MW became a Master of Wine in 2011 and runs his own consultancy business, Vinetrades Ltd, which focuses on education, judging, investment and sourcing.
He previously worked for Marks & Spencer as a buyer for over 30 years and was responsible as wine buyer for Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire, Champagne, Italy, North and South America, South Africa, England, Port and Sherry.
Although his key areas of expertise are Burgundy and Italy, he also has great respect for the wines of South America and South Africa, as well as a keen interest in the wines from South West France
He is a Decanter contributing editor and writes a regular column on the UK wine retail trade for JancisRobinson.com.
At the 2019 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) he was the Regional Chair for Southern Italy.
One of the largest and most dynamic producers in the region...
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Comparing Grillet's vintages to some of the region's other top rated Viognier wines...
Andy Howard tastes more than 30 red wines from the 2003 and 2004 vintages...
An under-the-radar St-Emilion estate....
Andy Howard MW reports...
Andy Howard MW picks out some of his top Burgundy vineyards...
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It's the ideal time to break out those delightful liquid treats....
Top wines from volcanic terroirs...
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