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Nicolas Joly: Decanter Hall of Fame 2025
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.
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Centre-Loire wines in 2024: The human impact of a harrowing vintage
Are there some gems to be found?
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Sincere Sancerre: A Loire revival and eight wines to seek out
Supreme French Sauvignon returns...
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A drink with… Peter Hahn
From the world of finance to the world of wine...
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Loire Valley 2023 vintage report: Red wines and the best new releases
The best 2023 reds and other latest releases...
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Loire Valley 2023 vintage report: White wines and the best new releases
The best 2023 whites and other latest releases...
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Anjou Chenin Blanc: A long-awaited renaissance and 20 wines rated
The stunning Chenin Blancs of Anjou...
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Magic in Muscadet: 20 Crus Communaux wines to try
An in-depth look into why now is the time to explore these wines...
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Seal of approval: synthetic cork?
In search of consistent quality, winemakers are more and more often turning to alternative closures, like synthetic cork, rather than the traditional cork. BEVERLEY BLANNING MW reports on the ever raging debate about the relative merits of the two
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Aurelio Montes – Decanter interview
Aurelio Montes started from scratch to create one of Chile’s leading producers. He tells BEVERLEY BLANNING MW how – and why – he did it
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Keeping Wine Fresh: Best ways to keep an open bottle fresh
Can’t quite finish that Aussie Shiraz? BEVERLEY BLANNING MW looks for the best way to keep an open bottle fresh, as she tests a range of stoppers
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Sustainable Viticulure: The New Green?
Sustainable is the word of the moment for wineries aiming to be environmentally friendly. But what does it actually mean, asks BEVERLEY BLANNING MW
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Glass Shapes: How Many Do You Really Need?
A lot of fuss about nothing? Do different glass shapes really enhance anything more than your interior décor, asks BEVERLEY BLANNING MW
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My passsion for wine: Tom McLoughlin
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I Wish They All Could Be Old Californian
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Wine Consultant: Tailored to your taste
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Stuart Rose: My passion for wine
Away from the pressure of demanding shareholders, the boss of UK retail giant Marks & Spencer chooses to unwind by feeding his ‘addiction’ to top-end wines, writes BEVERLEY BLANNING MW
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Silent Partner: Oak Flavour and Grapes
Grapes and oak are natural partners. When used well, oak can add as much to a wine’s flavour as the grapes themselves, as BEVERLEY BLANNING MW discovers.
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Les Toqués des Dentelles: Cotes du Rhone Villages
A band of Côtes du Rhône Villages winemakers claiming to be a bit mad have formed a unique club. BEVERLEY BLANNING MW meets the talented Toqués des Dentelles
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A France Apart: Alsace wines
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Good times in Chablis wine country
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How to keep an open bottle fresh
BEVERLEY BLANNING MW looks for the best way to keep an open bottle fresh, as she tests a range of stoppers
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Chateau Margaux unveils organic and screwcap wines
Organics and screwcaps could be the way forward for Chateau Margaux, according to new research by the Bordeaux first growth.
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Report: Tenuta de Biserno
Tenuta de Biserno, the brainchild of Marchese Lodovico Antinori, is a 90-hectare estate in western Tuscany
