about the wine gang
The Wine Gang is
five of the UK's most respected wine critics.
From left to right: Olly Smith of BBC1's Saturday Kitchen, Tom Cannavan of wine-pages.com, Anthony Rose of
the Independent, Joanna Simon of House & Garden and Tim Atkin MW of The Times.
Our idea is simple: every month we attend scores of tastings, but are frustrated that the limited space given to wine in the media means
valuable information never reaches the consumer. Now, our assessment of at least 200
wines per month empowers you to buy smarter and drink better.
what makes the wine gang different?
The short answer is: just about everything. The Wine Gang is 100% independent and does not accept advertising, so there is no potential for a conflict of interest.
We are a team, but we are not a bland committee. We calibrate our palates regularly and cross-check our findings. With unprecedented coverage of wines on UK shelves,
from everyday bottles to fine wines, our expert, independent assessments give you the in-depth knowledge to buy with confidence. The editor of the month gives a personal overview of the tastings and wine issues of the moment.
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We also pick our 5 X 5 each month:
• 5 Greatest - the cream of the month's tastings
• 5 Best Value - over-performers for their price
• 5 To Lay Down - serious contenders for your wine collection
• 5 Shockers - pulling no punches, the worst wines of the month
• 5 of the Moment - an ever-changing topical category
the database
Every tasting note we publish is added to our searchable archive. This can be searched
by producer, wine name, country, style, retailer, price, date of tasting or score.
be part of The Wine Gang community
Your Wine Gang: you can rate the wines too, and leave your comments on them. Read what the community
says about each wine and how it scores them.
the Wine Gang newsletter
Once per month we'll send you an email to let you know that our latest report is online,
and alert you to our month of tasting with any special news or events you should know about.
taste and learn with The Wine Gang
At Wine Gang events you will be able to meet The Wine Gang, attend tutored tastings and sample our highest scoring
wines, with discounted ticket prices for members.
less than 39 pence per week
That's the breakdown cost of our £19.99 annual membership. We're certain the modest
fee will be re-paid many times over as you buy smarter and drink better.
Read on for more details of
membership of The Wine Gang.
