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It’s October and Black History Month, and that’s why I’d like to celebrate the winemaking women of colour in the wine world who have triumphed over many challenges and have a fascinating story to tell

A wine that receives a Platinum medal in the DWWA has triumphed in multiple stages of judging by different panels, and reassessment by our Co-Chairs. In 2025, this status was achieved by 137 wines of impeccable quality, introduced in the pages that follow

South America’s Criolla varieties are carving a well-deserved space on the global stage, after years of being overlooked. Discover what makes them so exciting, then seek out our expert’s top buys

These intrepid South American winemakers have all looked beyond the horizons in their native lands, and have struck out into the world to forge maverick projects on other continents

A snapshot of what’s happening in the world of wine

Each month our editorial team tastes a lot of wine, but not all of it makes it onto the page. So here’s our in-house pick of other great wines we’ve tried