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The closer we get to New Year's Eve, the more acute the question of choosing food and drinks for the New Year's Eve table becomes. What to choose for your holidays, celebrations or which drinks create the mood of the “Sparkle” read in my article for Oninvest.

Starting in 2026, Michelin will introduce another category of ratings: the “Michelin gods” will now inspect wineries, as the company announced in early December. According to the official statement, the first estates will receive their ratings as early as 2026.

I first heard about the Gérard Basset Foundation three years ago, but only recently was I able to personally say “thank you” to its leaders, Nina and Romané Basset: without their help, my WSET Level 4 Diploma studies would have been many times more difficult.

Discover the traditional cider-making culture of the Basque Country with its unique rituals and wild character.

Let’s discover 10 exceptional Cypriot wines and learn about the island’s wine renaissance.

Co-founder of Copenhagen Sparkling Tea, Jacob Kocemba, calls sparkling tea a versatile product which is perfect for both celebrations and everyday moments.

Trentino-Alto Adige is Italy at its calmest, away from the big-city rush, with vineyards, mountains, and lakes. Read the full article. Photo: elenawalsh.com

An article inspired by my trip to Austria’s Kamptal wine region, featuring an interview with Michael Moosbrugger.

Do you remember which Champagne Agent 007 preferred? James knew a thing or two not only about beautiful women, but also about great Champagne. Read the full version of the article to find out what sets the Bollinger house apart from other producers in Champagne. Photo: Instagram/champagne_bollinger

An interview with the head winemaker at Opus One, one of Napa Valley’s most renowned wineries.

With Coravin, you can taste a glass of wine without opening the whole bottle. I interviewed Greg Lambrecht, the creator of the “wine mosquito,” who is a biomedical engineer by training. Read the full version of the article. Photo: coravin.com

The days when Turkish wine was barely drinkable are fading into the past. Turkey is actively reviving its indigenous grape varieties, and the number of private wineries in the country is growing, many of them using the latest winemaking technologies. Why Turkish wines deserve a chance, read the full version of the article.

In an interview for the popular Italian wine publication Wine Meridian, I shared my thoughts on the future of Italian wines in Russia. A lot has changed over the past three years, but the main ideas are still relevant today. The article originally is in Italian.

“From Russia with wine” published on the 26 January 2021 at jancisrobinson.com offers a snapshot of how Russia’s wine scene has been evolving - set against the backdrop of Russia being “very much in the news” at the time.