My South African wine highlights of 2025
Favourites from a year of travels, tastings and events...
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Six Swiss Syrah to convert the most die-hard Rhône lover
A trip to the eastern Rhône...
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New Zealand Pinot Noir Report 2025
New Zealand Pinot gets ever more compelling...
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From Pauillac to Stellenbosch: Celebrating May-Eliane de Lencquesaing at 100
Trailblazing nobility...
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Why Piedra Sagrada is the best Cabernet Sauvignon you've never heard of
A man's dream and a family's journey distilled in a truly unique wine...
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Champagne Barons de Rothschild: 20 years of patience and a brand new winery
From Bordeaux to Champagne...
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‘There was nothing’: How the Okanagan Valley survived and thrived after a devastating frost event
American-grown, Canadian-made...
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A St-Emilion story: Château Pavie profile
A tale of Bordelais royalty...
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Top five best value Grosses Gewächs to try
Great value from Germany...
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Burgundy 2024: What to expect from a topsy-turvy vintage
High rainfall and low sunshine make for a very different year...
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Alto Adige: 24 expert-rated wines to try
Over 20 wines picked from over 20 varieties...
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Meet the next generation at four legacy Napa Valley wineries
Next up in Napa Valley...
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Chablis 2024 vintage report: The must-buy wines from classic but tiny crop
Discover buying tips from our expert...
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Red international varieties in Spain: Panel tasting results
Good but do they talk the talk?...
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One to watch: The Landing
Star of the north...
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Drought: A thirst for answers in Spain
Adapting to a world of extremes...
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Willamette Valley: Three must-know producers flying under the radar
Three of the valley's top producers...
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Lirac & Tavel 2024: The most characterful top-scoring wines
Some good value to be had...
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The 2012 vintage in Champagne: A Decanter Fine Wine Encounter Masterclass
An exceptional vintage...
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Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2024: The very best wines from a standout year
Gigondas rules the roost this year...
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Declaring a vintage: One of the most crucial decisions at Taylor's
How does this historic Port house decide which vintages to declare?
