Grape

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Angela Lloyd

Going retro

Is sauvignon blanc now officially retro with a glimmer of that status’s appeal? I ask, as I believe it could well be,Read more

Tim James

Moving on

I have in front of me the first (June 1999) and last (July 2005) issues of the print edition of Grape.Read more

Open Space

Fancy writing for Grape?

We welcome contributions from Grape readers. This space is for you if you have a point you want to make, or some thoughts you want expressed.
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Melvyn Minnaar

Joys of age

 Matured wine brings something special to the tableRead more

Michael Fridjhon

Cork in the firing line

Cork closures are back in the firing line and it’s difficult to feel even a qualm about the intensity of the heat.Read more

Notes from us

In praise of real wine journalism

Most readers want to know what to drink. But real wine writing should do more than simply review bottles. To put it bluntly, it should inform, engage, enthuse and, on occasion, upset. - Tim Atkin
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