Leanne Altmann
is the beverage director for Andrew McConnell’s restaurants, and The Saturday Paper’s wine editor.

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Life December 21, 2019

The best wines of summer 2020

The beverage director for Andrew McConnell’s restaurants selects her favourite wines, and non-alcoholic beer, for this summer.

Wine September 21, 2019

The best wines for spring 2019

A walk through the best wines for this spring.

Life June 22, 2019

The best wines for winter 2019

The beverage director for Andrew McConnell’s restaurants recommends her favourite wines, and sake, for winter.

Wine March 23, 2019

The best wines of autumn 2019

The beverage director for Andrew McConnell’s restaurants recommends her favourite drinks as the weather cools.

Wine December 22, 2018

The best wines of summer 2019

The beverage director for Andrew McConnell’s restaurants recommends the top tipples for the festive season.

Wine September 22, 2018

The best wines of spring 2018

The beverage director for Andrew McConnell’s restaurants recommends the season’s top wines, and a bonus gin.

Life June 30, 2018

The best wines of winter 2018

The beverage director for Andrew McConnell’s restaurants gives her recommendations of the best seasonal tipples.

Wine April 28, 2018

The best wines of autumn

A selection of the best drops to enjoy this autumn.