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What to pair with tea
Thanks to its inherent complexities, tea is particularly adept at pairing with food, making it a great alternative to wine
2 min |
January 2026
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Shrubs take root
Unfamiliar to many, shrubs are making waves in the zero-alcohol category. But what is a shrub and how do you drink one?
2 min |
January 2026
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An unorthodox PAIRING
Running and wine may seem unlikely bedfellows, but the combination is proving increasingly popular
3 min |
January 2026
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Books etc
Our regular reviewer is excited by the first instalment in a new series on Bordeaux's communes
2 min |
January 2026
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Andrew Jefford
These drinks will cling on to the “wine” name like a climber on a cliff edge’
3 min |
January 2026
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The world's best wine spas
Beautiful vineyard scenery, top-quality wines on hand and the ultimate in relaxation and pamper-treatment – what could be better for the weary wine lover? These six wine spa venues on three continents can go to the top of your bucket list
6 min |
January 2026
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Dr Edge
A 10-year retrospective tasting of 48 wines from this little-known Tasmanian winery has highlighted the skill of their unconventional, music-obsessed maker
4 min |
January 2026
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Amber Gardner
We are seeing a shift back towards the known, the familiar and, ultimately, the comforting'
3 min |
January 2026
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Bolgheri latest release
A tricky, drought-stricken 2022 growing season in Tuscany gave birth to a surprising array of exceptional wines. Some of Bolgheri's leading producers reveal how they managed to rustle up miraculous results, despite the challenges
9 min |
January 2026
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Katherine Cole
Is the real question whether wine regions could shield the rest of us from wildfires?'
2 min |
January 2026
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Singapore Fine Wine Encounter 2025
Decanter Fine Wine Encounter returned to Singapore for its second year, welcoming almost 600 wine lovers to the stunning Shangri-La hotel. On 22 November, guests enjoyed wine from 52 world-class producers, from Japan's delicate Koshu to Dassai's premium sake, and attended Masterclasses on Henschke, Brunello di Montalcino and Château Margaux. New for 2025, the Editors' Lunch offered the chance to connect with Decanter editors, adding another highlight to a day celebrating the very best of fine wine
1 min |
January 2026
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Burgundy set for another small harvest
As en primeur season begins for Burgundy's small 2024 vintage, it has emerged that the size of the 2025 crop is also relatively low.
1 min |
January 2026
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As I reflected on the past year, I found myself revisiting the wines & people that made me stop and think'
As I sit down to write the first column of 2026, I've realised that I never really addressed its title: 'The ethical drinker'. What does 'ethical drinking' actually mean? Does it relate more to the act of drinking alcohol, or to the product itself?
2 min |
January 2026
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Beyond Champagne
Traditional-method wines around the world
4 min |
December 2025
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White Port
Representing a not-insignificant 20% of total production in 2024, white Port is one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving Port styles. Pop a bottle in the fridge, and enjoy it for up to two weeks or so after opening
7 min |
December 2025
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SWEET TREATS
A classic component of Christmas dinner, sweet wines can be rather confusing, with so many styles available. You're sure to find the perfect drop among these 20 examples
8 min |
December 2025
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Epic US auction features legendary wines
A large single-owner collection spanning vaunted wine world creations has been sold in the US, amid a busy auction scene.
3 min |
December 2025
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'I wandered towards the cobalt Adriatic inlet next to the vineyards and looked back
Everyone knows her as Bepa, though Josipa Marinov is her name: white hair, scrawny, nimble, energetic.
3 min |
December 2025
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And so it was... a snapshot of wine news in 2025
From new joint ventures to the rise of 'no-low' and continuing climatic challenges in the vineyards, we round up some of the key wine news stories from an eventful 2025.
2 min |
December 2025
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The more the person knows about wine, the more obscure your gift needs to be
A gift has many purposes, the least important of which is the recipient.
3 min |
December 2025
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Festive treats up to £60
Wanting to treat your guests, and yourself, to something a little extra-special on the festive table this year? As a companion selection to our 34 wines under £30, the Decanter team has selected 16 standout bottles certain to impress, and all available in the UK priced between £30 and £60
3 min |
December 2025
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Southern hemisphere Cabernet Franc
Single-vineyard wines from a grape whose time has clearly arrived. The large proportion of high scores here revealed great quality across an impressive breadth of styles
6 min |
December 2025
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May-Eliane de Lencquesaing at 100
In 1978, in a notary's office in Bordeaux, May-Eliane de Lencquesaing's life changed dramatically. Drawing lots with her siblings for their father's estate, she inherited Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande in Pauillac. It began a five-decade journey in wine that none could have predicted, one that carries on today with her South African estate, Glenelly
6 min |
December 2025
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New Zealand Pinot Noir report
Quality and individuality are on the rise, but is the message reaching fine wine lovers? Our expert's selection of 40 top examples shows why these New Zealand reds deserve to be taken more seriously
10+ min |
December 2025
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Books for Christmas
Keen to move beyond the standard references? Our regular reviewer shares her pick of essential, and entertaining, wine books - a collection of perfect Christmas gift ideas for you or another wine lover in your life
3 min |
December 2025
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The inheritance
In wine, it's never a given that the younger generation will take the reins from their parents. Or that it will run smoothly if they do. The 10 success stories that follow give an insight into some of the common challenges faced along the way
2 min |
December 2025
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Cognac & brandy for Christmas
The Voyer family has been distilling Cognacs from the Grande Champagne region since the 1870s.
1 min |
December 2025
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The great Cape escape
With its dramatic mountains, historic architecture and lush vineyards, South Africa is a destination that deserves to be on every wine lover's travel wish list. If you're planning a trip, don't miss these highlights...
4 min |
December 2025
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A drink with: Kathrine Larsen-Robert MS
Ten years ago this month, fine wine club 67 Pall Mall first opened its doors in London. In the years since, sites have launched in Verbier, Singapore and Hong Kong – with others planned in Melbourne, Shanghai, Bordeaux and Beaune by 2030. To mark the anniversary, 67 Pall Mall compiled a trends report, based on sales data from the London club and a survey of its members. Kathrine Larsen-Robert MS, its head of wine for Europe, discusses the findings, the evolution of the club and her observations on changing wine drinking habits
2 min |
December 2025
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DO Cava
Long-aged sparkling wine for all occasions
1 min |