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First taste: Avignonesi single vineyard wines in Montepulciano
Italian wine estate Avignonesi is one of several producers seeking to re-vitalise the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG by releasing 100% Sangiovese, single vineyard bottlings. ... Read More
UK winemakers face storage challenge for 2018 harvest
The highly anticipated 2018 vintage in England means that yields have doubled in some cases – and winemakers are struggling to find the space for ... Read More
Optimism high as Burgundy 2018 offers both quantity and quality
How the Burgundy 2018 vintage is shaping up, with comments from DRC co-owner Aubert de Villaine. Harvesting Corton-Charlemagne grand cru grapes in Pernand-Vergelesses. Credit: PHILIPPE ... Read More
Best Aldi wines to buy in 2018
Decanter's Tina Gellie has picked out 15 good value wines from a recent Aldi press tasting, held to mark the launch of its new UK ... Read More
Ata Rangi McCrone Vineyard: Tasting the difference
How different can wines made from grapes grown on opposite sides of the road be? Rebecca Gibb MW found out during a visit to Ata ... Read More
Angélus co-owner de Boüard ‘certain of innocence’ in St-Emilion dispute
Angélus co-owner Hubert de Boüard has rejected any suggestion of wrongdoing after it emerged that both he and Bordeaux négociant Philippe Castéjà were facing possible ... Read More
Jefford on Monday: Roussillon’s Three Js
Andrew Jefford finds great winemaking near Maury. Julien (left) and Jacques Montagné with Justin Howard-Sneyd (centre). Credit: Andrew Jefford Wine lovers may remember 2003 as ... Read More
From Cape Town to Stellenbosch in under 1 hour
Cape Town is South Africa’s second largest city, with 4 million people and 10+ million tourists (2017). As an international hub, it attracts visitors from ... Read More
Steven Spurrier: What I’ve been drinking this month
Decanter’s long-standing consultant editor hand-picks fine wines for drinking now and recommends others to lay down, all priced from £25 upwards... Read More
New Penfolds Collection rated: Grange 2014, St Henri 2015…
Anthony Rose reports on the launch of the 2018 Penfolds Collection, an annual release of ageworthy reds and whites including the latest vintage of Grange... ... Read More
Bordeaux 2000 vs 2001: How the top wines taste now
Bordeaux 2000 met with more immediate acclaim but how have the vintages aged? Jane Anson held a re-tasting of wines from five top names, including ... Read More
Decanter’s content director shares his wish list for the upcoming Decanter Fine Wine Encounter
With less than four weeks to go until our flagship event, Decanter’s content director, John Stimpfig, shares his tasting wish list and top wines to ... Read More
First taste: Gaja Barbaresco 2015 wines rated
John Stimpfig gives his views on Gaja Barbaresco 2015 wines, including single vineyard bottlings, and interviews Gaia Gaja herself at an event hosted by Armit ... Read More
Concern on Santorini as Assyrtiko grape prices rocket
Assyrtiko grape prices on Santorini have spiked this year, leading to concerns among some producers that the Greek island could lose out in the market. ... Read More
‘World’s highest vineyard’ is in Tibet, says Guinness World Records
Vines in Tibet sitting at more than 3,500 metres above sea level have been recognised by Guinness World Records as constituting the highest vineyard in ... Read More
How the Tuscany 2018 vintage is shaping up
Ella Lister, founder of Wine Lister, reports on a three-day tour of Tuscany to gauge the mood among Chianti Classico, 'Super Tuscan' and Brunello di ... Read More
Top Barolo 2008 wines: Panel tasting results
The best wines showed a distinct personality, and there were few disappointments in this 63-strong panel tasting. Subscribe to Decanter Premium to read the full ... Read More
Jefford on Monday: Wanderers in search of a path
Andrew Jefford meets two pioneers of international varieties in northern Catalonia. Terra Remota vineyards in Empordà. The wines cannot be labelled Empordà DO because the ... Read More
What’s hot in Adelaide Hills: New styles and wines to try
How changing conditions are allowing producers to develop fresh styles and character in this idyllic corner of South Australia. Vineyards in Summertown, Adelaide Hills. Credit: ... Read More
Top Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon: Panel tasting results
Thirty-five wines were 'highly recommended' by our expert panel following this blind tasting. See the full report, and tasting notes for all wines, below. Vineyards ... Read More
Cape Winemakers Guild Auction 2018: Ten wines to look out for
The 34th Cape Winemakers Guild Auction takes place on Saturday 29 September 2018. Following a preview tasting of the wines in Berry Bros & Rudd's ... Read More
Rioja renegades: 10 producers writing their own rules
In this sneak preview of the latest Decanter magazine issue, Sarah Jane Evans MW selects the 10 most influential free spirits of Rioja... López de ... Read More
Château la Tour de By: Classic claret for the dinner table
A tasting of Tour de By vintages stretching from 2000 to 2017 reveals a classic Bordeaux wine that can more than hold its own on ... Read More
Nyetimber launches top-level English sparkling wines to rival best of Champagne
English sparkling wine producer Nyetimber has announced a new range named ‘1086’, which will only be produced in certain vintages and will be priced at ... Read More
Somm 3 film review: How it compares to the first two
The third instalment of the Somm film series looks at some of the people who have played a major role in shaping the wine industry ... Read More
First taste: Clos des Goisses 2009 new release
Simon Field MW reports from an preview tasting of the Clos des Goisses 2009 and Juste Rosé 2007 vintage Champagnes, with tasting notes available exclusively ... Read More
Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2018 winners revealed
See all of the medal winners at the 2018 Decanter Asia Wine Awards... Gold medal winners at DAWA 2018 with labels hidden. Credit: Decanter Asia ... Read More
Jefford on Monday: PDOs and the Brexit crisis
Andrew Jefford analyses the reasons why Britain is trying to back-track on its place-name agreements. How far will UK go on trade barriers after Brexit? ... Read More
Château Prieuré-Lichine: New reviews show a gear shift
This Margaux estate has really started to punch above its historical position as a fourth growth in the Bordeaux 1855 classification, helped by significant investment ... Read More
Where to buy wine: Decanter Retailer Award winners 2018
Find out which UK supermarkets, wine merchants and independent retailers won prizes at this year’s Decanter Retailer of the Year Awards... Decanter Retailer of the ... Read More