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Building the future
From suspended tanks to raw earth walls, Bordeaux's wineries are blending centuries-old tradition with cutting-edge innovation to redefine excellence in winemaking
6 min |
June 2025
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2015 REVISITED 10 years on
In many ways the year that proved the Bordeaux ‘rule of fives’, 2015 produced so many good to great wines it’s hard to go far wrong. Yet, a decade on, guidance is key to determine which are drinking soon and which to leave for longer. Our expert picks 25 highlights of the vintage
10 min |
June 2025
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Chacra Chardonnay A meeting of minds
In the extreme terroir of Patagonian Argentina, two heirs to renowned European winemaking lineages are crafting a new paradigm for world-class Chardonnay
6 min |
June 2025
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BAROLO 2021
Despite damaging early frosts, the excellent 2021 vintage has produced an impressive return of good to excellent wines across the board: 'a modern benchmark'
10+ min |
June 2025
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What to pair with No- and low-alcohol drinks
As people become more mindful about their drinking, no- and low-alcohol tipples are rapidily rising in popularity. But what should we be eating with them?
2 min |
June 2025
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FROM ALPS TO LAKE A wine lover's guide to Lavaux
Switzerland's picturesque World Heritage-listed vineyard terraces should be on the must-visit list for wine lovers
7 min |
June 2025
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FOUR DECADES OF Cloudy Bay
As Cloudy Bay celebrates its 40th anniversary, we take a look back at the history of this iconic New Zealand winery
3 min |
June 2025
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The Decanter interview JEANEMMANUEL DANJOY
The technical director and head winemaker at first growth Château Mouton Rothschild reflects on his rapid ascent, coping with pressure, and his favourite Mouton vintage
5 min |
June 2025
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HAMPSHIRE
As the climate warms and the industry matures, Hampshire is proving to be one of the prime territories for producing some of England's most elegant and delicate sparkling wines
10 min |
June 2025
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My other passion DRESSAGE
with Maya Dalla Valle of Dalla Valle Vineyards
2 min |
June 2025
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Sober SOMMS
It sounds like an oxymoron, but they're out there, along with those cutting back. So what can they teach us about responsible drinking?
3 min |
June 2025
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WINE, MODERATION & PLEASURE
How do you enjoy wine so that it's a consistently positive part of your life? Ultimately it's about personal responsibility and mindful enjoyment
10+ min |
June 2025
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Books etc
Does alcohol really make the world go round, asks our regular reviewer
2 min |
June 2025
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Bordeaux 2024
To assess this weather-hit vintage, the en primeur tastings in April became vital. Here, our Bordeaux editor gives her early insight, ahead of the full analysis and her pick of recommended wines that will follow in our next issue and on Decanter Premium
5 min |
June 2025
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STYLE COUNSEL
Bordeaux's diverse range of fresh and vibrant dry whites are surging in popularity
9 min |
June 2025
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Clear contenders
Created to be characterful rather than neutral, the latest wave of British vodkas put taste first
2 min |
June 2025
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JOURNEY'S END The Bordeaux legacy
South African winery Journey’s End is in the vanguard of producing world-class Bordeaux blends in Stellenbosch, celebrating a long history of Bordeaux varieties in the Cape
3 min |
June 2025
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SIP YOUNG, SAVOUR OLD
At what stage is it best to open a Sauternes, and how best to enjoy it? Our Contributing Editor gives his expert guidance...
6 min |
June 2025
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Marqués de Riscal Finding new life in old vines
Focusing on old vines, organic farming and regenerative agriculture is helping Spanish stalwart Marqués de Riscal to adapt to climate change while still delighting consumers
3 min |
May 2025
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NAPA CABERNET 2022
A cool growing season followed by an unprecedented harvest-time heatwave and unexpected rain have resulted in an early-drinking vintage of rich, fruit-driven wines, many with immediate appeal.
10+ min |
May 2025
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EDITORS' PICKS
Each month our editorial team tastes a lot of wine, but not all of it makes it onto the page. So here’s our in-house pick of other great wines we've tried
4 min |
May 2025
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A taste of THE Tamar
This Tasmanian region offers world-class wineries and mountain-flanked vistas, with the historic city of Launceston at its heart
6 min |
May 2025
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AZERBAIJAN 101
Despite a long history of wine production, this former Soviet republic in the Caucasus is a small player on the wine stage. But that could now be changing
4 min |
May 2025
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Joven at heart
The focus in Rioja is increasingly on terroir and individual, localised character in wines, as Rioja's talented next generation of winemakers begin to exert their influence
7 min |
May 2025
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The last BOTERO of RIOJA
Is an increasingly rare artisanal feature of Spain's long wine-drinking tradition soon to disappear from Rioja's cultural landscape?
3 min |
May 2025
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California SHAKEDOWN
Over-optimistic California wine-growers have brought about an expansion of vineyard area that has implications beyond fruit being left to rot on the vine and unwanted volumes of wine languishing in tanks. What happens next?
10+ min |
May 2025
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CUATRO RAYAS Nine decades of collaborative evolution
As Rueda's largest producer celebrates its 90th anniversary, the cooperative reaffirms its commitment to quality, sustainability and its 300 members
2 min |
May 2025
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PEDRO BALLESTEROS TORRES MW
'Rioja meets the conditions to be much more than an appellation'
2 min |
May 2025
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What to pair with Southern food
The laidback comfort foods of the American South offer a blank canvas for a range of interesting wine matches
3 min |
May 2025
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COCKTAIL FILES Paloma
The first in an occasional series on classic cocktails profiles the increasingly popular Paloma, with tips on mixing and finding the best ingredients for this refreshing tequila tipple
1 min |