Jancis Mary Robinson OBE, ComMA, MW, born on April 22, 1950, in Carlisle, Cumbria, is a prominent British wine critic, journalist, and author. Renowned for her expertise, she writes a weekly wine column for the Financial Times and maintains her own website, JancisRobinson.com, which features daily updates. Robinson notably served as a consultant for Queen Elizabeth II's wine cellar, showcasing her esteemed status in the wine industry.
Robinson's journey into the world of wine began on December 1, 1975, when she joined the trade publication Wine & Spirit as assistant editor. In 1984, she made history by becoming the first individual outside the wine trade to earn the Master of Wine title. Her impressive career includes a tenure as British Airways' wine consultant from 1995 to 2010, where she curated the exclusive Concorde wine selection.
As a leading authority on wine literature, Robinson edited the acclaimed Oxford Companion to Wine, first published in 1994, as well as co-authoring The World Atlas of Wine with Hugh Johnson. She gained further recognition through the BBC 2 series "Jancis Robinson's Wine Course," which later inspired a successful book and online courses.
Robinson's accolades are numerous, including an OBE award in 2003, multiple Glenfiddich and André Simon Memorial Awards, and the prestigious title of Decanter's "1999 Woman of the Year." In 2012, her co-authored book, Wine Grapes, won six major wine book awards, solidifying her influence in the field. Married to food writer Nick Lander, Robinson has three children: Julia, William, and Rose.
