Anthony Rose, wine writer
A regular columnist for The Independent, Anthony Rose is also a member of thewinegang.com – a subscription service for tasting notes, founded by four wine writers.
Catavino
Born from the enviable lifestyle choice of a couple who dedicated themselves to all things Iberian and vinous, this now hosts a collection of contributors documenting interesting gastronomy and wine.
Cellar Fella
Written by a Guardian sports journalist seeking escapism from new-parenthood, Cellar Fella’s lively posts comprise invariably interesting discussion points and tasting notes.
Confesions of a Wino
If, like Alastair Bathgate, you have desperately been searching for the perfect bottle to go with Baked Beans on toast, you may enjoy his easy-going dispatches featuring good-value bottles and digestible tasting notes.
Dr Vino
What to drink with peanut brittle may not be a nagging concern for most British readers, however this interesting, easy-reading American blog has plenty of well-informed opinions on wine issues and how to find good value.
Jamie Goode's wine blog
Well-written and well respected, this blog from journalist Jamie Goode is regularly updates with reports on new discoveries as well as bottles from the cellar. One worth keeping an eye on.
Jancis Robinson
The internationally renowned critic needs little introduction. Although some content is paid-for (Purple Pages), Jancis makes many articles freely available on her excellent site.
Jeff Leve
Jeff Leve’s Wine Cellar Insider offers over 8,000 searchable wine tasting notes and reviews, winery histories, profiles and images, with emphasis on Bordeaux. Jeff Leve is a self-taught wine enthusiast.
London Cru
Follow the exploits of London’s first urban winery as it vinifies its first vintage in an old Earl’s Court gin distillery.
Noble Rot
Fledgeling wine magazine Noble Rot got off the ground thanks to funding from Kickstarter, securing the future of its unpretentious, yet indulgent, wine coverage.
Rebecca Gibb
Although currently the editorial face of Wine-Searcher – where she publishes the features content – Rebecca also posts interesting news and views on this, her freelance site.
Spittoon
Established in 2004, this site combines interesting vineyard and tasting reports from around the world, and beautifully evocative photography.
The Wine Gang
Five wine critics in one spot, with a paid-for newsletter and tasting notes. You’ll also find Berry Bros. & Rudd at The Wine Gang’s regular events.
The Wine Sleuth
Denise Medrano, a US ex-pat living in London, earned her stripes working with a wine merchant before taking on the blogosphere in some style.
Thoreau Wine Society
A source of atmospheric, evocative wine-writing which brings the art of good living, and of vinous contemplation, to the fore of wine-drinking.
Tim Atkin MW
The excellent site from wine writer Tim Atkin MW has once again been awarded International Wine Website of the year in the 2013 Louis Roederer Awards.
Vinolent
Personality filled posts, a London-eye view on the wine world, and an interesting ‘three bottle’ interview slot with wine-industry figures.
Wine Car Boot
Love it or hate it, the Wine Car Boot is an undeniably innovative format for selling wine fuelling an experimental appetite for good drinking.
Wine Woman & Song
Juel Mahoney’s stylish reflections on wines and the wine trade from London and abroad, with an emphasis on galleries, art and culture.
Wine words and videotape
A Bordeaux-centric fine-wine review site, written by Kosovo-based Jeremy Williams.
Wine90
Sarah Newton’s enthusiastic – if occasionally irreverent – posts on all things Italian.
Burgundy Wine
Bordeaux Blonde
‘Knowledge increases pleasure’ says the Bordeaux Blonde – we couldn’t agree more, and Wendy (who has lived and worked in the French industry for 25 years) is a great source of both wine education and inspiration.
Burghound
With almost celebrity status in the region, Allen Meadows spends around half the year tasting and reporting on Burgundy’s endlessly complex – and endlessly rewarding – wines and winemaking.
Burgundy Report
Though reasonably complex to navigate, this is an excellent source of tasting notes and information on a wealth of Burgundian producers, and has an interesting forum of opinion too.
Fine Wine
Robert Parker
Indisputably the world’s most influential wine critic, you’ll need to sign up for access to this sites weighty content.
Sager and Wilde
An antidote to all that can be dull or generic about wine bars, this sleekly understated Hackney spot is garnering attention for its minimal mark-ups on exciting and serious wine.
The Telegraph Food & Wine
A go-to for serious wine reporting on the biggest issues affecting the industry, plus respected comment and criticism.
Food & restaurant reviews
Cheese and Biscuits blog
Unashamedly London-centric, this blog comprises cracking reviews of – largely – independent and exciting restaurants of all descriptions. Well worth a read to find your new favourite eatery.
Eat Like a Girl
Look past the slightly saccharine name, and you’ll find a well-written, food and travel blog that stimulates appetite and wanderlust in equal measures.
Londonist Food & Drink
Hardly a well-kept secret, but this site, written by a group of die-hard London enthusiasts, is a reliable port of call to find the best bar openings and restaurants in town.
Gastronomy
Manger
The delectable Mimi Thorisson paints an unfeasibly beautiful picture of a life well-lived in the Médoc, with her seasonal recipes accompanied by stunning photography from husband Oddur.
Sager and Wilde
An antidote to all that can be dull or generic about wine bars, this sleekly understated Hackney spot is garnering attention for its minimal mark-ups on exciting and serious wine.
Italian Wine
Do Bianchi
American-born Jeremy Parzen writes with the intention of making the nuanced world of Italian wine accessible to non-Italian speakers. A noble cause, and a varied and personal blog.
The Independent Food & Drink
Whether it’s making the headlines or part of our staple diet, find comment and opinion on all things food and drink here.
The Telegraph Food & Wine
A go-to for serious wine reporting on the biggest issues affecting the industry, plus respected comment and criticism.
Pub & bar reviews
Londonist Food & Drink
Hardly a well-kept secret, but this site, written by a group of die-hard London enthusiasts, is a reliable port of call to find the best bar openings and restaurants in town.
Wine in Asia
Debra Meiburg
Based in Hong Kong, Debra’s site provides regular and insightful news reports on worldwide wine issues.
