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I’ve recently posted two videos looking at orange wine — one introducing the topic for WSET Diploma D6 students, and a short clip from Georgia with Daria Kholodilina, exploring amber wine, qvevri and why “orange wine” can be such a confusing term.

Orange wine is one of those subjects where the language really matters: orange, amber, skin-contact white, macerated white, qvevri wine… they are often used interchangeably, but they don’t always mean exactly the same thing.

In the full Wine with Jimmy D6 Orange Wine module, I go into this in much more detail, with producer interviews, historical context, winemaking explanations and guidance designed specifically for Diploma students working on their D6 research assignment.

You can watch the full module here:

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Happy International Chardonnay Day!

To mark the occasion, I’m sharing my video on Chablis and Chardonnay, created especially for WSET Level 3 students.

Chardonnay is one of the world’s most important white grape varieties, but its style can change dramatically depending on climate, site, soil and winemaking. In this video, I focus on Chablis, the cool northern Burgundy region where Chardonnay produces some of its most distinctive expressions: dry, high-acid, mineral, often briny wines shaped by limestone soils and a cool continental climate.

We look at where Chablis is, why spring frost and hail matter so much, the importance of Kimmeridgian marl, the hierarchy from Chablis to Premier Cru and Grand Cru, and how winemaking choices such as malolactic fermentation, lees ageing and oak can influence the final style.

The video also includes a Google Earth look at the Chablis area and a worked WSET Level 3-style written question to help you prepare for the exam.

A useful one for anyone studying Chardonnay, Chablis, Burgundy or WSET Level 3.

Watch here: [insert link]

Cheers,
Jimmy

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I’m really looking forward to hosting this very special South African wine masterclass at West London Wine School.

Click here to book: www.localwineschool.com/west-london/A-South-Africa…

On Friday 22 May, we’ll be welcoming Kanonkop Estate for a rare tasting focused on Pinotage through the decades, alongside benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon from one of South Africa’s most important estates.

Kanonkop is often described as South Africa’s “First Growth”, and for good reason. Its wines have helped define what world-class Pinotage can be: structured, age-worthy, expressive and deeply rooted in Stellenbosch.

What makes the evening even more special is that I’ll be joined by Francois van Zyl, joining us directly from the estate, to share first-hand insight into the vineyards, the cellar and the thinking behind the wines.

We’ll be tasting 8 wines, including:

Kadette Pinotage welcome taster
Kanonkop Estate Pinotage 1999
Kanonkop Estate Pinotage 2003
Kanonkop Estate Pinotage 2015
Kanonkop Estate Pinotage 2023
Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Click here to book: www.localwineschool.com/west-london/A-South-Africa…

A South African Wine Masterclass with Kanonkop Estate: Pinotage Through the Decades
Friday 22 May 2026
7:00pm
The Wine Cellars, Fulham
£45

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Happy International Pinot Grigio Day!

To celebrate, I’m sharing my video on Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio — a grape variety that is far more interesting than its everyday reputation sometimes suggests.

In the video, I look at the story behind this famous colour mutation of Pinot Noir, why the grape is known as Pinot Gris in France and Pinot Grigio in Italy, and how its style can change dramatically depending on where it is grown and how it is made.

We explore the fresh, crisp, easy-drinking Pinot Grigio styles of northern Italy, as well as the richer, rounder and more complex Pinot Gris styles found in places such as Alsace and Germany. I also look at the grape in the vineyard, its flavours, acidity, ripeness, winemaking choices and where it is grown around the world.

A great one to watch if you want to go beyond “just a glass of Pinot Grigio” and understand why this grape has become such a global success.

Cheers!

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I’m delighted to be speaking at London Wine Fair 2026!

Join me at Olympia London on Tuesday 19 May, 14:30–15:30, for my Premium Masterclass Theatre session:

Cabernet Franc and Beyond: From Terroir to Identity in Virginia Wine

I’ll be exploring why Virginia is one of the most exciting emerging wine regions to watch, with Cabernet Franc at the heart of the conversation.

I’ll also be pouring my own wines from Beare Green Winery in the Esoterica area, so do come and say hello if you’re there.

Register for London Wine Fair to attend:
londonwinefair.com

Will I see you there?

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Hey everyone — if you’ve been enjoying my Germany series and you’re based in the US, I’ve got something special for you.

I’m teaming up with Master The World for a live tasting event: Unlocking Germany: From Mosel to Rheingau.

Whether you’re studying Germany, looking to get to grips with German wine, or simply want to taste some fantastic bottles with me, this is a great chance to dive in.

I’ve just returned from a wine tour of Germany and I’m really looking forward to sharing more about the wines I tasted, the vineyards I visited, and the things that make Germany such a brilliant and distinctive wine country.

We’ll taste six carefully selected wines and use them to explore Germany’s regions, styles, and classifications in a really practical way.

You can find the kit here:
mtwwines.com/products/jimmygermany

Would love to see you there.

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If you enjoyed this interview with Anthony, I’m hosting a Hamilton Russell Vineyards vertical tasting at West London Wine School with Anthony Hamilton-Russell himself.

We’ll be tasting 7+ wines and exploring how HRV’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay have evolved across multiple vintages from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley — one of South Africa’s most important cool-climate sites.

Anthony will be co-hosting on the night, so expect proper detail, honest discussion, and lively conversation.

Limited spaces remaining.
Full details and tickets here:
www.localwineschool.com/west-london/Hamilton-Russe…

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I am incredibly excited to announce a special event at my wine bar in London.

Supper Club: Cult of Curry x Kita Kuisine
Where? Streatham Wine House, 53A Streatham Hill, London SW2 4TS
When? Saturday 7th February 2026

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To kick off 2026 we have a unique Supper Club event showcasing what is generally considered to be the world’s best curry - Beef Rendang, hailing from Indonesia and renowned for its intense, slow-cooked flavour, aroma, and tender meat. Trust us (we’ve tasted it), it’s incredible, packed with flavour and subtle heat, the kind of curry that turns non-believers into cult members…

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We welcome Sam and Daria from Cult of Curry, an unstoppable duo who have been making waves at London’s best street markets with their dedication to curry culture from around the world.



Book-ending the meal, we have Min joining us from Kita Kuisine, who specialise in Peranakan cuisine from Malaysia. Her elegant, lifted, aromatic starters and desserts perfectly complement the rich main course and have allowed us to create some really fun wine pairings for this special collaboration.




Click here to book tickets!

We’ve got some really exciting wines for these exotic dishes. We’ll be offering a special flight of three wines alongside the Beef Rendang, which will allow you to experience how different grape varieties and styles of wine interact with the key elements within the dish. This will be a sensory exploration of the highest order, and so much fun! We can’t wait to welcome you on the night.

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What is the Wine with Jimmy Club? - e-learningwine.winewithjimmy.com/subscriptions?id=…

If you’ve watched my recent Lugana DOC recommendation from Total Wine & More, that video is a good example of the style of content inside the Wine with Jimmy Club — but the Club goes much further than a single wine review.

This makes the Wine with Jimmy Club an ideal supplement for anyone studying WSET — while remaining genuinely interesting, enjoyable and useful for all wine lovers, whether you’re exam-focused or simply curious and enthusiastic about wine.

Inside the Wine with Jimmy Club you’ll find:

• Regular wine recommendations with full WSET SAT tasting analysis
• Practical food & wine pairing guidance
• In-depth video interviews with wine producers, filmed on location
• Long-form video series exploring lesser-appreciated wine regions, including:
– Armenia
– Georgia
– Emilia-Romagna
– Rías Baixas
• Travel tips for wine regions, including where to go, what to look for, and how to get the most out of vineyard visits
• Structured, exam-relevant content for WSET students
• A growing library of educational videos and tasting resources
• New content added regularly

The Lugana DOC video shows how I combine real-world buying advice with professional tasting structure — the same approach used throughout the Club.

The Wine with Jimmy Club costs just £4.99 per month, with flexible access and the ability to cancel at any time.

You can find full details and join here:
👉 e-learningwine.winewithjimmy.com/subscriptions?id=…

More producer videos, regional deep-dives and travel-focused content coming very soon.

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You may have seen my recent videos on some of the Christmas bargains currently on offer at Waitrose.

I’ve pulled together the full list of wines I recommend for Christmas this year — all currently reduced at Waitrose and genuinely worth buying. This list applies to Waitrose stores and online in Great Britain only.

If you’d like more depth on any of these wines, including full WSET SAT tasting notes, style breakdowns and food-pairing guidance, you can access all of that at the Wine with Jimmy Club. e-learningwine.winewithjimmy.com/subscriptions?id=…

It’s designed both for people studying for WSET qualifications and for anyone who simply wants clearer, more structured insight into what they’re drinking.

Here are the wines and current prices:

• Terra da Vino Barolo DOCG 2020
Was £21.00 → Now £15.00

• Croix des Coteaux “Cuvée Réserve” Saint-Émilion AOC
Was £16.00 → Now £10.00

• Waitrose Villa Cafaggio Chianti Classico 2022
Was £16.00 → Now £10.00

• Norton Malbec Reserve Finca Agrelo 2022
Was £17.50 → Now £10.00

• Waitrose The Hedonist Shiraz
Was £15.50 → Now £10.00

• Louis Jadot Quincié Beaujolais 2024
Was £15.45 → Now £10.00

• Jackson Stich Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Was £15.00 → Now £10.00

• La Monetta Gavi del Comune di Gavi 2024
Was £15.00 → Now £10.00

• Cave de Lugny Les Charmes Mâcon-Lugny 2023
Was £17.50 → Now £10.00

• Waitrose Bijou Eminence Rosé 2023
Was £15.45 → Now £10.00

If you’ve got questions about what to buy for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, cheese, or gifts, just reply below and I’ll help steer you.

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