Nancy Mitford described how writers should have a shard of ice in the heart. It’s hard to maintain that shard when you’re wearing a floppy hat, drunk and being embraced by a red-cheeked Frenchman. henryjeffreys.substack.com/p/join-our-c...
Every month I send a free newsletter full of useful wine study facts for MW students - here's the latest: mwstudybuddy.substack.com/p/mwstudybud...
We're excited to announce that a new, completely revised edition of The World Atlas of Wine is out this autumn.
A huge achievement and now available to pre-order:
https://geni.us/xLU7S
#jancisrobinson #WorldAtlasOfWine #wineknowledge #winecommunity #winesoftheworld @octopus_books_
"Worth its weight in gold" according to one subscriber!
mwstudybuddy.substack.com/p/mwstudybud...
Hats off to David Kermode who was 1 of the 1st drinks podcasts when he launched #TheDrinkingHour on @FoodFMRadio 5 years ago. To mark his 250th episode @TheBuyer11 talks to him about his podcast journey & what he thinks the key to making a good podcast is. www.the-buyer.net/people/the-d...
Richard's WoW – you need to know this guy! From $23.95 or £21 (2023 vintage).
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/bonny-doon-le-cigare-blanc-2022-central-coast
#jancisrobinson #winereviews #wineoftheweek #wineproducer #winesoftheworld
Really enjoyed this podcast on luxury, and how it relates to wine, from Areni: areni.global/the-luxury-s...
It's a long listen, but worthwhile.
Calling all wine and food writers, professional or aspiring.
I'm hosting a residential course on non-fiction writing this May.
We'll be based in a beautiful location in the hills of Vipava, Slovenia.
Full details & how to book:
themorningclaret.com/p/writing-co...
Very heavy cormorant
At least it wasn't the aubergine one.
The final episode of the Jancis Robinson Story podcast is full of trivia and offcuts that didn't make it into the main series: opera, fashion, Christmas presents, favourite tv and books, anxiety and tipsiness.
Listen here: pod.fo/e/36acc6
I wrote a thing about the compromises almost all wine writers have to make these days to commercial interests. We have to be our own editors, agents, advertising departments and somehow not have any conflicts of interest. henryjeffreys.substack.com/p/it-isnt-ea...
Part three of an eight-part series on how to pair wine with Asian flavours, adapted from Richard’s book.
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/matching-wine-asian-food-part-4-floralfragrant-and-citric
#jancisrobinson #asianfoodpairing #asianfood #foodandwine #wineknowledge
50% is reexported - mostly to Japan, and mostly LVMH brands (see mwstudybuddy.substack.com/p/mwstudybud...)
1980's celebrity beckons: big spectacles, big hair, big opportunities.
The fifth of our seven-part podcast series, this week featuring the inimitable Julian Barnes.
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/jancis-robinson-story-episode-5-yielding
#jancisrobinson #winepodcast #winewriter
The fourth of a new seven-part podcast series. Tune in to hear what Oz Clarke and a certain former proprietor of L’Escargot have to say on Jancis’s life and career so far
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/jancis-robinson-story-episode-4-fruiting
Also available wherever you get your podcasts.
The third episode of a new seven-part podcast series giving the definitive story of Jancis’s life and career so far.
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/jancis-robinson-story-episode-3-training
Also available wherever you get your podcasts.
#jancisrobinson
Episode 2 of The Jancis Robinson Story podcast out today.
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/jancis-robinson-story-episode-2-flowering
Also available wherever you get your podcasts.
#jancisrobinson #winepodcast #winewriter #winewriting #winecommunity #wineindustry
Part three of an eight-part series on how to pair wine with Asian flavours, adapted from Richard’s book.
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/matching-wine-asian-food-part-3-aromatic-flavours
#jancisrobinson #winesoftheworld #foodandwine #winepairing #asianfoodpairing #asianfood
I didn't even realise white Malbec was a thing.
open.substack.com/pub/mwstudyb...
Gosh, after a seven year absence, my friend @dananddanfilms.bsky.social is back!
I mean - i'm thrilled that Dan is back, but i've never much liked Dan to be honest.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V1K...
![A man in an apron, aptly named Apronni, addresses his coworker:
APRONNI: JULIORA! A little bird told me it was your birthday next Wednesday!
Juliora comes in to reply.
JULIORA: A little bird? Like, a BIRD bird? TALKED to you?
APRONNI: Yeah. Came to my window last night around eight.
Now we see a little pigeon perched on the sill of an open window. Apparently Apronni lives in a barn, or something like a barn? It’s not entirely clear.
BIRD: Pssst. Hey buddy. [Apronni enters.] She’s been looking at ski boots on Zappos. Do what you will with this information.
Back in the office now, flashback over.
JULIORA: Because I’VE seen a little bird too! It let me know when a Zumba class opened up in my area!
ENTREBERT (entering with his hands held a pigeon’s width apart): A little bird? About yea big? Knows a lot about when jeans go on sale? Yeah, I’ve seen ‘I’m!
APRONNI: I guess it must be the same little bird visiting everyone!
Cut back to the bird, still on the windowsill. Part of the flashback from earlier? It’s not entirely clear.
BIRD: I’m very tired](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kihgsldesfdvdp7fi65m3m45/bafkreibsyythulynv4ub447jbqlnjqofsiykphmyxm7bf66duxcgjxopba@jpeg)
A man in an apron, aptly named Apronni, addresses his coworker: APRONNI: JULIORA! A little bird told me it was your birthday next Wednesday! Juliora comes in to reply. JULIORA: A little bird? Like, a BIRD bird? TALKED to you? APRONNI: Yeah. Came to my window last night around eight. Now we see a little pigeon perched on the sill of an open window. Apparently Apronni lives in a barn, or something like a barn? It’s not entirely clear. BIRD: Pssst. Hey buddy. [Apronni enters.] She’s been looking at ski boots on Zappos. Do what you will with this information. Back in the office now, flashback over. JULIORA: Because I’VE seen a little bird too! It let me know when a Zumba class opened up in my area! ENTREBERT (entering with his hands held a pigeon’s width apart): A little bird? About yea big? Knows a lot about when jeans go on sale? Yeah, I’ve seen ‘I’m! APRONNI: I guess it must be the same little bird visiting everyone! Cut back to the bird, still on the windowsill. Part of the flashback from earlier? It’s not entirely clear. BIRD: I’m very tired
A little bird told me that there's a comic here for you to read!
Wondermark #1370; The Avian Informant (Part 1 of 2)
A fantastic portrait of life in the wine trade courtesy of David Williams in this week's Observer.
Hats off to him for the humour, honesty and realism he brings to this 25-year overview of the ups and downs involved…
observer.co.uk/style/food/a...
Part two of an eight-part series on how to pair wine with Asian flavours, adapted from Richard’s book.
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/matching-wine-asian-food-part-2-fail-safe-bottles
#winepairing #wineandfood #asianfood #asianfoodpairing #wineknowledge #jancisrobinson
Great piece! I enjoyed this.
... and the first #MWStudybuddy is out today! Free, targeted resources for MW students, published every month.
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Calling all MW students! My new, free monthly newsletter full of targeted resources for the MW programme launches this weekend: mwstudybuddy.substack.com/about
Please share!
You don’t see many sandwiches in Singapore. Come to think of it you don’t see many wasps either. I’m not saying there’s a causal relationship there, but - actually, that’s exactly what I’m saying. Prove me wrong, internet!
meanwhileinsingapore.substack.com/p/34-signal-...
Useful info on how Wines of Germany are promoting Riesling sales in China: mailchi.mp/fb2b632833d5... thanks to Jim Boyce's excellent newsletter.
HUGE thanks to @hudin.com for his resourceful article about the state of wine writing www.hudin.com/the-state-of... and accompanying list of subscription wine websites: www.hudin.com/the-list/
Super useful!
