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Prosecco: Discovering the drier side
In search of greater terroir expression, Prosecco’s finest wines are becoming increasingly dry. Richard Baudains explores the reasons why, and picks his top 10 to ... Read More
Beyond Claret: 30 great alternatives to snap up
Winemakers the world over hold up the red wines of Bordeaux as the benchmark for quality and style. But where to start? Andy Howard MW ... Read More
Anson: Tasting Château Branaire-Ducru
'The epitome of the graceful, elegant wines that make this appellation so well loved,' says Jane Anson... Château Branaire Ducru, St Julien Anson: Tasting Château ... Read More
Top winery hotels near Florence
You don’t need to trek down endless gravel roads to get a taste of Chianti’s finest rooms. Helen Farrell discovers fabulous winery accommodation within a ... Read More
UK sparkling wine sales hit record high in 2018
UK sales of Champagne and sparkling wine hit a record high of almost £2.2bn in 2018, thanks in part to surging demand for the French ... Read More
Top Vienna restaurants and wine bars
For lovers of contemporary art, opera, theatre, coffee, sweet pastries and, of course, great food and local wine, the Austrian capital has it all, says ... Read More
Decanter’s guide to anniversary buys 2019
In search of that special bottle to mark a celebration in 2019? Look no further, as Anthony Rose offers advice on which wines and vintages ... Read More
Great wineries to visit in 2019: Travel inspiration
Thinking of planning a trip to somewhere with great wine in 2019? Here is a small selection of wineries - including winery restaurants and hotels ... Read More
Decanter Best Buy wines for under £15 / $20 – 2018
In 2018 members of the Decanter team tasted a huge range of wines to suit all budgets. Here we present our tried-and-tested selection of great ... Read More
Jefford on Monday: The Past, The Future, Four Themes, Four Wines
Andrew Jefford looks back on the old year and forward to the new... Wines to go with key 'themes' of 2018 Credit: JManuel Murillo / ... Read More
Hugh Johnson: ‘Sheer curiosity drives me to taste every English bubbly I come across’
A self-confessed 'Champagne addict' - but is Hugh Johnson's loyalty wobbling? I stood in the vines pinching myself, one hour west of London, counting the ... Read More
Steven Spurrier’s wines of the month
Decanter’s long-standing consultant editor hand-picked fine wines for drinking now and for the cellar, based on tastings that he has attended recently. Read More
Wine and graffiti trail launched in Valparaiso
A unique tourism trail through the city of Valparaiso launched with Wines of Chile in November links wine and street art… The San Pedro mural ... Read More
Jefford: Are you a label drinker?
Is social media turning us all into 'label drinkers'? Are we turning into 'label drinkers'? Credit: Cath Lowe/ Decanter Hands up, label drinkers… I don’t ... Read More
Michaela Morris’ top fine wines of 2018
See which wines Italian expert Michaela Morris has rated the highest during her tastings for Decanter in 2018... Michaela has tasted over 350 wines this ... Read More
Best Champagnes of 2018 tasted by our experts
There's a small event coming up known as New Year's Eve, which looks like a perfect opportunity to drink one of the top-rated Champagnes tasted ... Read More
Winemaking disasters: When wine goes wrong…
Making wine is not easy. From natural disasters and vineyard pests to human error and deliberate sabotage, Matt Walls shares some of the trials and ... Read More
Six new Master Sommeliers after tasting exam re-run
Six hopefuls in the US have gained Master Sommelier status after passing the notoriously difficult tasting exam – twice. Master Sommelier exams are notoriously difficult... ... Read More
Live the dream: 10 idyllic vineyards for sale
Could 2019 be the year to leave the office job behind and head for the vine-covered hills? Find your perfect wine-estate escape, from fairytale châteaux ... Read More
Rotundone: the science behind ‘pepper’ in wine
With some wines, you could be forgiven for thinking someone had sneakily ground some pepper into your glass. But there’s very good reason for it, ... Read More
What the Decanter team are eating and drinking this Christmas
Ever wondered what members of the Decanter team drink at Christmas? Take a look at their festive choices as well as their travels, traditions and ... Read More
Christmas Wine Quiz – test your knowledge
It's the time of year when you get to open some great bottles with friends and family, but do you know how to make the ... Read More
Jefford on Monday: Christmas wine
It’s not what you drink that matters, says Andrew Jefford, but the meaning of what you drink... What are you drinking this Christmas? Credit: Zoonar ... Read More
Steven Spurrier’s top wines of 2018
Decanter’s long-standing consultant editor's top wines from his columns in 2018... Each month Decanter’s long-standing consultant editor hand-picks fine wines for drinking now and for ... Read More
How does English sparkling wine compare to Champagne? The non-vintages
How do some of England and France's best non-vintage fizzes compare? John Stimpfig found out recently... How do the non vintage wines compare? Credit: Cath ... Read More
The Decanter interview: Paul Symington, CEO Symington Family Estates
After 40 years working for the family firm, Symington Family Estates CEO Paul Symington retires this month. At a recent tasting of vintage Ports and ... Read More
Busting terroir myths: The science of soil and wine taste
Professor Alex Maltman questions the new orthodoxy that vineyard geology is of overriding importance to a wine's character, and highlights some factors that may have ... Read More
Fake whisky ‘infiltrating’ rare Scotch market – study
Tests on 55 ‘rare’ Scotch whiskies have revealed more than a third to be fakes, prompting concern about the scale of counterfeiting in the secondary ... Read More
Anson: Tasting 100 years of Château Talbot wines
Starting with a 1919 vintage that is still holding its own and including a 1945 wine that remains 'full of flavour', Jane Anson has tasted ... Read More
Cristal Vinothèque: The ultimate luxury fizz?
Following the launch of Cristal Vinothèque with the 1995 vintage in 2017, John Stimpfig recently tasted the 1996, which he describes as an 'absolute, ultimate ... Read More