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Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy’s rules for drinking Napa Cabernet todayThe Master Sommelier shaping Napa’s future...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Published
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‘I forgot how delicious mature Bordeaux is’: 22 bottle-aged wines to drink nowReturning to old favourites...
By Sophie Thorpe Published
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English still wines – any good? The ultimate guide to choosing your first bottleOur English wine experts share their top tips on grapes, regions and vintages when choosing your first bottle of English still wine.
By Sylvia Wu Published
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Our book reviewer on new title 'The Look of Wine: Reading Wine Color'Decanter's regular reviewer enjoys the beautiful photography in new book 'The Look of Wine', but remains unconvinced by its central argument...
By Sophie Thorpe Published
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Cheval Blanc 2025 released after 'smallest harvest since 1961'Latest from the Bordeaux 2025 en primeur campaign...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Bordeaux 2025 releases: Batailley, Pontet-Canet and Moueix set early paceEarly analysis as the campaign begins...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Digging deep to find the vintage's best Crus BourgeoisCareful sorting required...
By Valeria Tenison Published
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Bordeaux 2025: The region's exciting exploration of top dry whites continuesA fresh new taste...
By Panos Kakaviatos Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Ideal conditions lead to luscious SauternesExceptional conditions for exceptional wines...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Summer rains save the day in St-EmilionLimestone soils shine in torrid conditions...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Quiet successes amid a challenging vintage in PomerolTiny but mighty...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: A bijou but precise vintage in St-JulienPoise and personality...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: The best wines from Margaux's 'miracle vintage'A year of extremes yields very drinkable wines...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Fresh and fragrant wines abound in PauillacClassical proportions despite the arid season...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Terroir-transparency on full display in Pessac–Léognan & GravesA paradox vintage...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Cool soils beat the heat in St-EstèpheBenefits of a cooler terroir...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: The vintage verdict and top-scoring winesA paradoxical year that has produced some stunning results. Read Georgie Hindle's report after just over three weeks of en primeur tastings with more than 800 Bordeaux 2025 wines reviewed.
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Can the Bordelais make their wines irresistible again?Or is this really the end of en primeur as we know it?
By Rupert Millar Published
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Bordeaux En Primeur quiz: Can you get a perfect score?As Bordeaux 2025 en primeur wines arrive...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Wine investment: Bordeaux 2025 campaign imminentA snapshot of the market context...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Five key takeaways from Bordeaux 2025: Early, concentrated and full of promiseThe vintage in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025 en primeur: Everything you need to know with Decanter's expert insightsExclusive coverage not to miss...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Stone & Smoke: Italy's sensational Sauvignon BlancsTerroir focus and freshness across the Italian boot...
By Tom Hyland Published
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Vintage Armagnac: What difference does a year make?And a great bottle to try...
By Joel Harrison Published
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Lafite 1870 magnums smash estimates in 'immortal' Bordeaux auctionThirst for rare Bordeaux drives total sales above $2m...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Meet the sommelier: Award-winning Dani Giganto Arias on top pairings and go-to winesTop pairings, go-to wines and my 'pet hate'...
By Dani Giganto Arias Published
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New book on Japanese wine offers 'comprehensive guide'Our reviewer finds a self-published gem...
By Sophie Thorpe Published
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Get to know South Africa’s old vines in six winesA rare and precious resource...
By Julie Sheppard Published
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Salon’s Cristian Rimoldi: ‘Champagne is one of the easiest wines to pair with food’A chat with Champagne Salon and Delamotte's Cristian Rimoldi...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Wine investment: Top-end Tuscan wines buck the trendThe Super Tuscans prove their worth...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Celebrities and wine quiz: Can you get a perfect score?Test your knowledge of wine-loving A-listers...
By Amy Wislocki Published
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£49k – what it would cost you to buy the wines served at Rory McIlroy’s Masters Champions DinnerFancy recreating the Northern Irish golfer’s record-breaking evening? Decanter costs up the retail price of the four wines served.
By Tina Gellie Published