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How to navigate a restaurant wine list
Intimidated by the wine list when dining out? Here are some tips from a pro
2 min |
October 2025
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Lesser-known Campania in 12 wines
Cantine Olivella, Hèbon Metodo Classico Extra Brut, Vesuvio 2021 90
3 min |
October 2025
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La Place new campaign: muted reception
Early releases of international fine wines via La Place de Bordeaux in September saw a relatively muted buyer reaction, several merchants have said.
3 min |
October 2025
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Wine lover's guide to Basque Country
Thanks to its abundance of Michelin-starred restaurants, appetite-stirring pintxos and dynamic Txakoli-based wine scene, there has never been a better time to visit this scenic coastal destination
8 min |
October 2025
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DREAM DESTINATION
Cape of Senses Lake Garda, Italy
1 min |
October 2025
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BALANCING ACT
With climate change causing alcohol levels to climb, it's time to reasses how we think about the abv of our bottle – wine lovers and winemakers alike
8 min |
October 2025
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TUSCANY The insiders' guide
From grabbing a lampredotto panino to enjoying a drink at the winemakers' favourite hangout, let our experts help you get around Tuscany like a local, avoid the tourist traps and enjoy the best the region has to offer
10+ min |
October 2025
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FRONTIER SPIRIT
The four northernmost regions of Italy share more than just a mountainous border with neighbouring countries. Meet some of the key winemakers in each region – some of whom own vines on both sides of the border - and discover the results of an ongoing exchange of ideas and wine heritage
10+ min |
October 2025
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Nicolas Joly
A tireless proselytiser for biodynamic farming and wines that speak of their origins, the 2025 Hall of Fame recipient has spent decades encouraging winemakers to embrace sustainability and authenticity, while also putting one of France's most iconic vineyards back on the map
8 min |
October 2025
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Lake Garda Where to eat and drink
A shimmering jewel set in the glacial landscapes of the Alpine ranges, Italy's largest freshwater lake is a paradise for those in search of watery adventure, as well as a gastronome's delight-on-shore there are local wines to discover and lake-fish specialities to savour
8 min |
October 2025
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If their wine-growing is an act of resistance, I want to join the revolution
'Ive always been drawn to wines from fiercely independent regions fuelled by regional pride, from Spain's Basque Country, Catalonia and Canary Islands to Italy's South Tyrol, Sicily and Sardinia. This past summer, as the US edged toward authoritarian populism, I travelled to a French semi-autonomous wine region with the thought that a five-decades-past story of resistance might offer solace.
2 min |
October 2025
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The different shades of Cahors
If the name of this picturesque corner of southwest France conjures up the rustic 'black wines' of tradition, then look again: times have been changing, and wine styles with them, in the homeland of Malbec
10 min |
October 2025
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The ethical drinker Read to make a difference
We meet the authors of a new book on sustainability in wine
3 min |
October 2025
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Welcome to our 2025 Italy guide
This annual guide is one of the highlights of my year as Italy Regional Editor, and it's a great feeling to see the fruition of all our hard work in print.
1 min |
October 2025
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NEW ZEALAND’S NEW FACES
Although it's best known around the world for established brands of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, New Zealand's wine scene is being driven by the creativity and innovation of a diverse new wave of winemaking. We introduce six names to know
10+ min |
October 2025
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Château Lafleur to leave Pomerol appellation
Top Bordeaux producer Château Lafleur has made the seismic decision to leave the Pomerol appellation, in order to give it more freedom to attempt to tackle climate change in its vineyards.
1 min |
October 2025
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Switzerland
Difficult to get hold of they may be, but Swiss reds and whites are distinctive, delicious, diverse and definitely worth tracking down
2 min |
October 2025
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UK vineyard trials feathered defenders
England's Rathfinny Wine Estate has deployed birds of prey via a specialist falconry team to trial a new way of protecting grapes before harvest.
1 min |
October 2025
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A drink with: Graham Norton
Broadca comedian nam N ton is a passionate wine enthusiast-and producer. His collaboration with New Zealand's Invivo Wines is celebrating its 12th vintage and he was recently named Grape Ambassador to Marlborough
2 min |
October 2025
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Early indications promising for 2025 European harvest
France will produce 37.4m hectolitres of wine in the 2025 harvest, it is predicted, which is down 13% on the five-year average but up slightly on 2024.
1 min |
October 2025
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Wu Xiuyong
To complement the annual Decanter Hall of Fame award, a Rising Star is selected each year as a recognition of up-and-coming talent. This year's award goes to a winemaker in one of the wine world's lesser-known corners who has built her career through grit and determination. A champion of innovation, she's also committed to rural education and to inspiring the young, especially women, to forge a career in wine
6 min |
October 2025
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Tales from Lake Garda: The reds and rosés of Bardolino
The versatile styles produced in this lakeside corner of Veneto are the perfect answer to a lunchtime tipple or a weekend with friends
2 min |
October 2025
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Distilled
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails
3 min |
August 2025
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MARGAUX A wine lover's guide
Home to more classified growth estates than anywhere else in the Médoc, Margaux is a must-visit for Bordeaux collectors and enthusiasts. A former resident gives his insider advice for aspiring visitors
7 min |
August 2025
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Why food & wine pairing is a load of bunk
Thinking about, talking about, writing about, and - God help us - actually attempting food and wine pairing is the single greatest waste of time and energy in the entire world of wine.
2 min |
August 2025
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The next Great White Grape?
Albariño. It's easy to grow and full of racy acidity, and there's a lot of love for it among consumers. It's no wonder this Galician super-grape is making converts of winemakers the world over
10+ min |
August 2025
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Chianti Classico latest releases
It can be hard to navigate the annual Tuscan Sangiovese releases, which span different vintages and styles. Start here, with our expert's view, and her pick of 30 recommended wines
10+ min |
August 2025
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Market watch
News from the world of investments and auctions
3 min |
August 2025
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'We need to change the wine-collecting rhetoric'
My first en primeur purchase was deeply uncool; from a terrible Bordeaux vintage (1997) and an unfashionable appellation (Canon-Fronsac) it was the best I could afford, but I still remember the thrill of my first investment in my future drinking.
3 min |
August 2025
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What to pair with salads
When all you want for dinner is a what's-in-the-fridge salad, matching wines with it can be surprisingly challenging – we come to the rescue with some essential pointers...
3 min |