Last year’s calendar goes in the bin; this year’s, freshly peeled from its cellophane wrapper, is fixed to the wall.
The reassuring customs of Christmas and New Year lend a steadying hand through this time of endings and new beginnings.
One tradition I like to keep is counting down my top 10 wines of the year. The most memorable wines, those that have moved me, those that have made the greatest impression. Counting my blessings.
This year the process brought some painful recent closures into focus. But it also flagged up hopeful new beginnings.
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Matt’s favourite Rhône wines of 2025
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