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The Circle of Wine Writers is an association of authors, broadcasters, journalists, bloggers, photographers and lecturers who are professionally engaged in communicating about wines and spirits. It was founded in 1960 by the late Cyril Ray and now has more than 270 members and, although many are based in the UK, the Circle has members in countries around the world.

Delighted to share these great photos of Circle of Wine Writers members Chuck Byers, Michael Vaughan and Michael Pinkus ...
10/08/2025

Delighted to share these great photos of Circle of Wine Writers members Chuck Byers, Michael Vaughan and Michael Pinkus catching up at the 50th anniversary event at Inniskillin Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

Inniskillin Wines put Canada on the wine map when their 1989 Ice Wine won the Grand Prix d’Honneur at Vinexposium in 1994.

What a pleasure to share this great photo of Circle of Wine Writers members Marie Cheong Thong, Michalis Georgiou and Ma...
04/08/2025

What a pleasure to share this great photo of Circle of Wine Writers members Marie Cheong Thong, Michalis Georgiou and Markus Hungerbühler catching up while judging at the Berliner Wine Trophy in Germany.

Really thrilled to announce that very talented Circle of Wine Writers member Sarah Jane Evans MW latest book ‘The Wines ...
03/08/2025

Really thrilled to announce that very talented Circle of Wine Writers member Sarah Jane Evans MW latest book ‘The Wines of Central and Southern Spain’ has just been published by Academie du Vin Library.

In Sarah Jane’s own words ‘I’ve long said that Spain is the most exciting country in Europe, and this definitely proved it. This is a fully up to date introduction to what’s happening - who, what, where, how, why - covering everywhere south of Madrid, as well as Catalunya, the Islands, sparkling wine, new trends in Jerez, amphora wines, the revival of native varieties, and the people leading the new Spain.’

Available from Academie du Vin Library or for a signed copy www.sarahjaneevans.co.uk

Absolutely delighted to welcome Winnie Bowman back to the Committee of the Circle of Wine Writers. Winnie has agreed to...
02/08/2025

Absolutely delighted to welcome Winnie Bowman back to the Committee of the Circle of Wine Writers. Winnie has agreed to be co-opted to the position of Hon.Secretary.

As you know, she previously served on the Committee for 7 years, with 2 years as Chairperson.

Winnie is a physiotherapist, biomedical scientist and Cape Wine Master. She is Technical Director of the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards in South Africa, a member of the Education Committee of the Institute of Cape Wine Masters, and an International Wine Challenge Panel Chair in London.

When she’s not busy teaching, writing and presenting wines & spirits, she enjoys tennis, cricket, opera, theatre and art among other passions.

Photo credit: Circle of Wine Writers member and photographer Matt Wilson. Circle of Wine Writers members were saddened t...
30/07/2025

Photo credit: Circle of Wine Writers member and photographer Matt Wilson.

Circle of Wine Writers members were saddened to hear of the terrible fires that destroyed homes, vineyards and farms in Cyprus, and want to show their support for everyone as they rebuild.

Thanks to the generosity of Visit Cyprus, Υφυπουργείο Τουρισμού - Deputy Ministry of Tourism, Elina Christofidou, and the support of Circle member Michalis Georgiou, many Circle members were able to visit wineries and villages on the beautiful island of Cyprus, and it is close to our hearts.

What a pleasure to share this great photo of Circle of Wine Writers members Allison Levine, Cindy Rynning and Brianne Pe...
29/07/2025

What a pleasure to share this great photo of Circle of Wine Writers members Allison Levine, Cindy Rynning and Brianne Pergola Cohen catching up on a trip to Tuscany to visit Montefili in Chianti Classico, and Caiarossa near the coast.

Absolutely delighted to feature Circle of Wine Writers Chair Meg Maker as we start our series presenting the new CWW Com...
28/07/2025

Absolutely delighted to feature Circle of Wine Writers Chair Meg Maker as we start our series presenting the new CWW Committee.

Meg joined the Circle in 2016, and the Committee in 2021, where she has served as Honorary Secretary, and since 2024, Chair.

She is an American writer, educator and independent researcher focussed on the craft and culture of wine. Her award-winning writing has appeared in trade and lifestyle outlets, and her own publication, Maker’s Table.

Also an artist, illustrator, photographer, and videographer, she combines words and images to bring the story of wine to life.

Thrilled to share this great podcast of CWW - Circle of Wine Writers member Marc Millon interviewing fellow Circle of Wi...
28/07/2025

Thrilled to share this great podcast of CWW - Circle of Wine Writers member Marc Millon interviewing fellow Circle of Wine Writers member Filippo Magnani, Wine Travel Expert, Writer, Founder & CEO of Fufluns Wine Tours, for his Wine, Food & Travel Italian Wine Podcast series.

Check out the podcast here https://soundcloud.com/italianwinepodcast/ep-2417-filippo-magnani-of-fufluns-wine-tours-wine-food-travel-with-marc-millon?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=0&si=066A9C2D3598404CA29DDB2B8E9BACBB&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

A huge pleasure to share this lovely photo of Circle of Wine Writers members Elizabeth Gabay MW, Adam Montefiore, Edan B...
26/07/2025

A huge pleasure to share this lovely photo of Circle of Wine Writers members Elizabeth Gabay MW, Adam Montefiore, Edan Barulfan and Yair Koren Kornblum in Jaffa, Israel, where rose’ expert and very talented CWW member Elizabeth gave a presentation on premium rose’ wines.

During the event, a new elegant Israeli rose’ Garrigue 2024 from the Upper Galilee, produced by talented winegrower Itay Lahat, was launched.

Delighted to share this great photo of Winnie Bowman who is Hon.Sec of the Circle of Wine Writers, as well as Technical ...
24/07/2025

Delighted to share this great photo of Winnie Bowman who is Hon.Sec of the Circle of Wine Writers, as well as Technical Director of the Michelangelo Awards, catching up with her fellow CWW - Circle of Wine Writers members and expert judges, Vivienne Franks (Committee - Discounts), Laura Clay, Nicole Harreisser, Markus Hungerbühler and Tobias Gorn at the Michelangelo Awards, which were held at Lourensford Estate in South Africa this week.

Wonderful to see so many CWW members together.

What a huge pleasure for Circle of Wine Writers members Meg Maker (Chair), Rosemary George MW (President), Liz Sagues (C...
22/07/2025

What a huge pleasure for Circle of Wine Writers members Meg Maker (Chair), Rosemary George MW (President), Liz Sagues (Committee - Let’s Talk), Christine Austin (Committee), Andrea Warren (Administrator), David Way, Kathy Burk and Dominic Buckwell to catch up for the CWW Summer Lunch, hosted by Dominic at 67 Pall Mall in London.

I hear that some amazing wines were shared by the participants.

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