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Best books on sake: Discover the story of Japan’s national drink
Great reads that will leave you thirsty for a glass...
By Sophie Thorpe Published
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The ethical drinker: Why Château d'Anglès deserves the spotlight
'Thoughtful work and the right support feeds into the glass...'
By Natalie Earl Published
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The ethical drinker: ‘Wines and people that made me stop and think’
Sustainability editor Natalie Earl reflects on the past year...
By Natalie Earl Last updated
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Andrew Jefford: Bordeaux’s white wine resurgence deserves attention
'White wine allows proprietors to be creative and intriguing...'
By Andrew Jefford Last updated
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Ned Goodwin MW: ‘Later-ripening Syrah represents an exciting new frontier for Tasmania as the climate warms’
The changing face of Tasmanian wine...
By Ned Goodwin MW Last updated
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Amber Gardner: ‘We are seeing a shift back towards the known, the familiar and, ultimately, the comforting’
A return to 'well-trodden paths'...
By Amber Gardner Last updated
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Andrew Jefford critiques the ‘NoLo’ trend sweeping the wine world
'The weirdest development to affect the wine world...'
By Andrew Jefford Published
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Katherine Cole: ‘Is the real question whether wine regions could shield the rest of us from wildfires?’
Katherine Cole on handling wildfires...
By Katherine Cole Last updated
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Andrew Jefford: ‘I wandered towards the cobalt Adriatic inlet next to the vineyards and looked back…’
'If you love difference, it's here...'
By Andrew Jefford Last updated
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How did 2025 taste for you? US wine professionals name year-defining styles
Decanter columnist Eliza Dumais reflects on 2025...
By Eliza Dumais Published
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Joel Stein: ‘The more the person knows about wine, the more obscure your gift needs to be’
It should make the receiver think, ‘Oh, I didn’t even know this existed’...
By Joel Stein Last updated
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Editors’ picks: Bonus tips on wines to watch – December 2025
Decanter editors share recent highlights...
By Decanter Staff Published
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Andrew Jefford investigates: Is Germany truly the new ‘Pinot Paradise’ for wine lovers?
An example of 'quiet change' in a warming climate...
By Andrew Jefford Last updated
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Smell: How our most overlooked sense can ground us
Exploring the rhythms of seasons and scent...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Jason Millar: The idea of terroir is sacred, but is it helping us to communicate what truly matters?
'How many people walk into a shop asking for wines grown on alluvial marls..?'
By Jason Millar Published
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The food is fine, but what about the wine? A critique of the restaurant critic
The wine is fine too...
By Eliza Dumais Published
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Matt Walls: ‘Since we can only consume a bottle once, it needs to be memorable’
Matt Walls on what constitutes quality in wine...
By Matt Walls Last updated
