Matthew Jukes, a prominent wine critic and long-time contributor to the Daily Mail, has died. Richard Kay’s tribute portrays him as a leading figure in the wine world whose exceptional palate and accessible advice delighted readers for decades.

The article celebrates Jukes’s influence as a trusted wine authority, emphasising both his expertise and his enduring connection with the newspaper’s audience. It presents his death as a significant loss to wine journalism and to those who relied on his recommendations.