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Some superb wines this week with a mighty red Rhône to reward your senses.

16th November 2019

Some superb wines this week with a mighty red Rhône to reward your senses. 2018 Taste the Difference Gavi, Piemonte, Italy (£9.00, Sainsbury’s). This crisp, green apple-kissed Gavi is made by the superb Araldica winery and it sums up the wonderful, energetic flavours found in this famous style of wine! A bone dry, aperitif style, […]

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2016 Château Maris, Les Planels, Cru La Livinière, Minervois, Languedoc, France

15th November 2019

It is often said that the La Livinière sub-region of Minervois is the finest of all. I certainly detect and energy and vibrancy in these wines which sets them apart. Of course, along with more expressive fruit characters you often find that these wines are more structured, tannic and longer-lived. I live my wine life […]

Four Southern French wines and a cheeky German Riesling make up the numbers this week

9th November 2019

A few carefully matched wines for Marcus Wareing’s beautiful recipes which are taken from his new book, Marcus Everyday, which is featured in Weekend Magazine today. 2018 Taste the Difference Languedoc Rouge, France (£7.00, Sainsbury’s). This is a classic blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan and it is bursting with ripe red fruit. The palate […]

2018 Fleurie, La Roilette, Domaine Coudert, Beaujolais, France

8th November 2019

Looking over my past MoneyWeek recommendations, I noticed that this very wine, albeit the 2010 vintage, appeared on this page back in 2011. La Roilette is, without a doubt, one of my favourite red wines in the world. It ticks an amazing number of boxes, not least its epic flavour year in year out, its […]

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100 Best Australian Wines UK Roadshow 2019/20 - The Wines, Hosts & Dates

8th November 2019

100 Best Australian Wines UK Roadshow 2019/20 - The Wines, Hosts & Dates I am thrilled to announce that the 100 Best Australian Wines Roadshow 2019/20 is underway and here are the confirmed dates for my tour so far! You will see that there are some familiar names and some brand new hosts involved, too. It is without a doubt the most ambitious…

100 BEST AUSTRALIAN WINES 2019 /20

The Sixteenth Edition of my 100 Best Australian Wines Report represents the finest one hundred Australian wines available on the shelves in the UK for the coming twelve months.

It is designed as a balanced, modern collection of all styles of wine, including sparklers, whites, reds, sweet and fortified wines.

I endeavour to cover all price points and as many regions as possible in an effort to give you a complete Australian ‘wine list’ for the next twelve months’ worth of entertaining, cellar-building and championing. This document is, in effect, my snapshot of what is going on in Australia right now at the highest echelons of winemaking skill.

It goes without saying that every wine listed here has won its place by gaining immense scores in my notes and it has been confirmed by the various UK agents that they all have sufficient stock to see us through to the New Year and hopefully beyond.

As always, these are the only criteria for inclusion. As you read through these notes you will find that there are an additional 145 wines which appear in the copy making a grand total of 245 wines, of 100 Best grade (this highest number ever!), which appear in this Report. It is my great pleasure to bring these amazing wines to your attention.

All of my Premium Reports, including 100 Best Australian Wines, are available exclusively (and free of charge) to website Members.

Anyone looking seriously at laying down top Australian red and white wines for the long term should make a point of attending Matthew Jukes’s annual 100 Best Australian Wine Report tasting.

Robert RollsIndependent City Wine Merchant and Past Master Vintner

Absolutely fascinating. I have phoned my friend to say I am not going to make dinner because I want to taste every wine. The way your notes bring the wines to life is amazing.

Steven SpurrierDecanter & Wine Legend

The entire list is mesmerizing; your words conveying such focussed insight, with wonderful expression.

Keith TullochWinemaker

The 100 Best is a great showcase for Australia’s ever increasing number of truly fine wines. It’s a great snap shot of the great and the good, the established names and the new kids on the block. The price range is impressive from good value supermarket wines right up to Grange. Matthew’s notes on the wines and wineries are precise, insightful and make you want to try the wines.

Steve DanielHallgarten & Novum Wines

I really enjoyed the 100 Aussies and I also really enjoyed your tasting notes – full of energy and precision.

Christian SeelyAXA Millésimes

It was genuinely one of the best wine evenings that I have attended.

Jon CarsonCarson Wines

What I love about 100 Best is seeing Australia evolve and progress, plus the surprises that are always on the table.

Adrian AtkinsonWakefield Wines

It’s the most elegant and balanced line up of Australian wines that I have tasted.

Elliot AwinABS Wine Agencies

The diversity of 100 Best is most impressive. What is interesting is that it doesn’t come down to region but winemakers intent and confidence – it’s a truly exciting range.

Sarah AhmedThe Wine Detective

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Four Southern French wines and a cheeky German Riesling make up the numbers this week

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2018 Fleurie, La Roilette, Domaine Coudert, Beaujolais, France

Matthew has been a constant thread in our successful communication, not just on wine, but all things South Australian.

When I became Agent-General, I looked at all of the things that South Australia does well. There are many. But wine is the one I decided was the most appropriate to use as our ‘flagship’. Everyone loves wine. Everyone knows wine comes from nice places. We have the best wine in Australia – and the world. Matthew Jukes is the best advocate we have.

Not only is he an independent expert and an expert on wine – especially South Australian wine – he is also a brilliant communicator and an all-round good bloke. He features regularly as the star of our South Australia Club events and has become a key factor in its success. We love him.

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RT @coatesandseely Wine critic @MatthewSJukes, on our Rosé, “the immediacy and deliciousness of its aroma and flavour. This spectacular Rosé trumpets every single molecule of its 80% Pinot noir, 20% Pinot meunier ingredients and it does so with a not inconsiderable dash of glamour and vitality" pic.twitter.com/iezUGH2UOn

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My @MoneyWeek Wine of the Week is 2016 Château Maris, Les Planels, Cru La Livinière, Minervois, Languedoc, France £17.99 from 167 branches of Waitrose. Read my tasting note here, free for Friends & Members matthewjukes.com/2019/11/2016… @waitrose @waitrosewine @ChateauMaris

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