Anthony Rose
Encyclopedia
Anthony Rose is a British
wine
journalist
known for his column in The Independent
. He also contributes to publications such as Wine & Spirit
, Decanter
and The World of Fine Wine
. Rose has contributed to several wine books including Wine Report, The Oxford Companion to Wine
, and for five years co-authored the annual consumer guide Grapevine with Tim Atkin
.
In September 2008 Rose was also one of five UK wine writers, along with Tim Atkin, Tom Cannavan
, Joanna Simon
and Olly Smith
, to launch an online wine ratings magazine for the UK called The Wine Gang.
awards, for his columns in The Independent. Judge chairman Steven Spurrier explained the reasoning behind the selection as, "Most wine columns in the national press aren't really columns but lists of recommendations. We wanted to reward writers who get across some personality and colour in column."
Rose also functions as a worldwide wine tasting judge, has resided as a judge in the Cambridge Noses vs. Oxford Palates contest alongside Jancis Robinson
and Hugh Johnson. and teaches the Leiths School of Food & Wine Certificate course.
United Kingdom
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wine
Wine
Wine is an alcoholic beverage, made of fermented fruit juice, usually from grapes. The natural chemical balance of grapes lets them ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes, or other nutrients. Grape wine is produced by fermenting crushed grapes using various types of yeast. Yeast...
journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
known for his column in The Independent
The Independent
The Independent is a British national morning newspaper published in London by Independent Print Limited, owned by Alexander Lebedev since 2010. It is nicknamed the Indy, while the Sunday edition, The Independent on Sunday, is the Sindy. Launched in 1986, it is one of the youngest UK national daily...
. He also contributes to publications such as Wine & Spirit
Wine & Spirit
Wine & Spirit is a British monthly magazine on wine, spirits, beers and cocktails, directed at both consumers and the drinks industry. The magazine also organises the annual "International Wine Challenge" and "International Spirits Challenge", and publishes the annual results book, the World's Best...
, Decanter
Decanter (magazine)
Decanter is an up market magazine on wine and spirits, published in over 90 countries on a monthly basis. The magazine content includes news from the industry, vintage guides and wine recommendations. Decanter organizes the annual Decanter World Wine Awards.-Wine Ratings:Decanter employs a 1 to 5...
and The World of Fine Wine
The World of Fine Wine
The World of Fine Wine, abbreviated WFW, is a British quarterly publication for wine enthusiasts and collectors. Published by Quarto Magazines Ltd, the first issue was released in June 2004. It has been described as "an up-market Decanter, with longer, more in-depth features, more credible tastings...
. Rose has contributed to several wine books including Wine Report, The Oxford Companion to Wine
The Oxford Companion to Wine
The Oxford Companion to Wine is a book in the series of Oxford Companions published by Oxford University Press. The book provides an alphabetically arranged reference to wine, compiled and edited by Jancis Robinson, with contributions by several wine writers including Hugh Johnson, Michael...
, and for five years co-authored the annual consumer guide Grapevine with Tim Atkin
Tim Atkin
Tim Atkin is a British Master of Wine, and wine correspondent of several publications.-Career:Atkin has published columns in The Observer, Observer Food Monthly, Off Licence News, Woman and Home, The World of Fine Wine, The Economist. Between 2000 and 2003 Atkin was editor of Harpers Wine and...
.
In September 2008 Rose was also one of five UK wine writers, along with Tim Atkin, Tom Cannavan
Tom Cannavan
Tom Cannavan is a Scottish author and a wine journalist. He is considered a pioneer presence on internet of the British wine writing establishment.-Biography:...
, Joanna Simon
Joanna Simon (wine)
Joanna Simon is a British author and wine journalist known for her column in The Sunday Times from 1987 to 2009. She has also columns in Style Magazine, has previously worked as editor of the consumer magazine Wine and Wine & Spirit, occasionally contributes to publications such as Wine & Spirit,...
and Olly Smith
Olly Smith
Olly Smith is a TV presenter, wine expert and newspaper columnist. He is the presenter of The Secret Supper Club for Channel 4, Iron Chef UK for Channel 4 and regularly appears on BBC1's Saturday Kitchen, BBC Breakfast, Great Food Live, Food Uncut "Fern" and Taste, and formerly presented the...
, to launch an online wine ratings magazine for the UK called The Wine Gang.
Accomplishments
Among the awards Rose has received are the Prix de Lanson Black Label Award 2000, the Prix de Lanson Champagne Writer of the Year 2002 and the Glenfiddich Wine Writer of the Year Award 2005. In September 2008 he won the inaugural International Wine Columnist of the Year Award, at the Louis RoedererLouis Roederer
Louis Roederer is a producer of champagne based in Reims, France. Founded in 1776, it was inherited and renamed by Louis Roederer in 1833, and is noted as the producer of the luxury champagne Cristal.-History:...
awards, for his columns in The Independent. Judge chairman Steven Spurrier explained the reasoning behind the selection as, "Most wine columns in the national press aren't really columns but lists of recommendations. We wanted to reward writers who get across some personality and colour in column."
Rose also functions as a worldwide wine tasting judge, has resided as a judge in the Cambridge Noses vs. Oxford Palates contest alongside Jancis Robinson
Jancis Robinson
Jancis Mary Robinson OBE, MW is a British wine critic, journalist and editor of wine literature. She currently writes a weekly column for the Financial Times, and writes for her website jancisrobinson.com...
and Hugh Johnson. and teaches the Leiths School of Food & Wine Certificate course.