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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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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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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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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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Heitz Cellar
Seven years into its new ownership, decades of commitment to place and a traditional approach at this historic Napa Valley producer continue, reflected in a style and elegance that can be seen and tasted in vintages both old and new
9 min |
January 2026
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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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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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A ST-EMILION STORY Château Pavie
The passing of its former owner in July this year signalled the end of a truly formative era for this now-famed Right Bank Bordeaux estate. Almost rags to riches, its rise to the top is a captivating tale of personal ambition and defiant determination
7 min |
December 2025
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Blanc de Noirs Champagne
The ideal choice for any celebratory meal, these largely Pinot Noir-based cuvées are made in a great range of styles. Plenty of inspiration here, among these high-scoring wines
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
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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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The perfect gift
Trying to pick a great present for your favourite wine lover, and stumped for ideas? You're sure to find something among these seasonal suggestions
4 min |
December 2025
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MY OTHER PASSION Ferraris with Sandra Lodi of Tenuta Gacci
It was a golden but un-signposted road that led Sandra Lodi, owner of Tenuta Gacci in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, to the stable of the Prancing Horse, and to becoming a renowned figure in the world of Ferraris – one that earned her, along the way, the honour of Cavaliere dell’Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana for her work representing Italian excellence abroad.
2 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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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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A Christmas WHISKY WISH LIST
In the diverse world of whisky, where do you start if you want to buy a special seasonal bottle? Here are 10 expert picks to point you in the right direction
4 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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Beyond Champagne
Traditional-method wines around the world
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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The ethical drinker The Loire looks ahead
How the low-profile French region became an environmental pioneer
2 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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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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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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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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HESTON AT CHRISTMAS
Superstar chef Heston Blumenthal reveals the one thing his Christmas can't be without, in an exclusive chat.
9 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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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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Crémant class
As Crémants de Loire and Bourgogne turn 50, the style's popularity continues to bubble up. In time for the party season, we present 20 great Crémant buys, from around France
10+ min |
November 2025
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Willamette Valley 2023
An idiosyncratic growing season has produced a collection of expressive Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs of consistently high quality. Our US Editor, who is based in Oregon himself, tasted some 400 wines in all, and here presents 40 top picks – including Decanter's first 100-point wine from the region
10+ min |