California wine sales top $40bn in the US
California wines across the US have hit record highs in 2018...
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Traditional 'qvevri' used in Georgian wine production. Credit: Koba Samurkasov / Alamy Stock Photo Wine targeted as Russia and Georgia tension mounts
Russia has publicised a clampdown on Georgian wine imports...
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From Champagne to Ribolla Gialla; there are plenty of options for matching wines with lobster. Credit: Photo by Louis Hansel on Unsplash.com Which wines go well with lobster? Ask Decanter
Don't overpower the flavour of the lobster...
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A Greek drinking cup from the ancient Celtic burial ground at Kleinaspergle - thought to be similar to those used at Mont Lassois. Credit: Württemberg State Museum, P. Frankenstein / H. Zwietasch. Ancient Celts in Burgundy drank Greek wines, suggests study
After adopting a Mediterranean feasting culture, it is believed....
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Vineyards in Burgundy leading up to the famous Corton hill. Credit: incamerastock / Alamy Prices for top French vineyards rise again in 2018
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Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux. Credit: Xellery / Wikipedia Probe into Bordeaux wine labels causes concern
An investigation has caused uncertainty among châteaux and merchants in the region...
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Bordeaux en primeur tasting Credit: Decanter Bordeaux 2018 releases: Lafite and Cheval Blanc enter campaign
A steady trickle of Bordeaux 2018 releases has continued...
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Majestic CEO Rowan Gormley says the best option is to sell the group's retail and commercial divisions. Credit: Gabriella Clinkard / Wikipedia Majestic Wine in advanced talks over sale
Majestic Wine has said it is in 'advanced discussions' to sell its entire retail business this summer...
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Savagnin grapes have a rich history in the wine world. Credit: Delderfield Laurence / SCOPE-IMAGE / Alamy What is Savagnin? Ask Decanter
Not to be confused with Sauvignon Blanc...
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Savagnin vine leaves; a variety grown in France for at least 900 years. Credit: Marianne Casamance / Wiki Commons Ancient wine secrets revealed by new DNA tests
Some varieties have been grown for 900 years...
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Credit: Elisha Terada / Unsplash ‘It’s not fair’ - Trump repeats French wine tariffs complaint
Singling out an issue with French wine, in particular...
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Vineyards surround St-Emilion's historic centre. Credit: Wikipedia St-Emilion classification: Do vineyards matter? - Ask Decanter
How does the ranking translate to bottle labels...?
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Prince Charles, president Trump and UK prime minister Theresa May dined next to each other in London. Credit: Chris Jackson / Getty Images President Trump serves up California wines to Prince Charles
Californian wines from a single winery dominated the drinks menu...
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Dominique Crenn, of the three-starred Atelier Crenn, in San Francisco. Credit: ZUMA Press Inc / Alamy First Michelin California guide awards new stars
Michelin’s first California-wide guide...
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Toasting a new partnership. From left: Gary Boom, Michael Spencer and Etienne Bizot. Credit: BI Wines & Spirits Bollinger Champagne owner invests in BI wine merchant
BI Wines & Spirits has said it expects to expand its LiveTrade platform...
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Grapes coming in at Chapel Down winery. Credit: Jeff Gilbert / Alamy Expect more UK wine as vineyard planting jumps
There is nearly 25% more land under vine in 2019...
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How do you like your salmon? Credit: Photo by Caroline Attwood on Unsplash Pairing wine with salmon: What to choose
We get the expert advice...
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Wine storage business owner faces 18 months in prison. Credit: Photo by Biljana Martinic on Unsplash US storage owner admits stealing up to $1.5m of fine wine
Stealing between $550,000 and $1.5m of wine from his clients..
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André Lurton at La Louvière. Credit: Philippe Martineau / Le Pictorium / Alamy Bordeaux wine legend André Lurton dies
He helped drive the creation of Pessac-Léognan...
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US wine shipments to China fell in 2018. Credit: Guillaume Bolduc / Unsplash Fresh China tariffs a worry for US wine producers
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How do red wine tannins create a 'dry' sensation in the mouth? Credit: Zachariah Hagy / @zachhagy at Unsplash.com How do red wine tannins affect taste? Ask Decanter
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Château Palmer, in the Margaux appellation, in 2015. Credit: PA / Wikipedia Château Palmer tests ‘music box’ to help Merlot grow
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Vineyards in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Credit: Werner du Plessis / @werner01 / Unsplash.com South Africa's 2019 wine harvest is smallest for 14 years
But there are reports of promising quality in several regions....
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Each Mouton Rothschild Versaille case contained the 2013, 2010, 2009, 2007 and 2005 vintages. Credit: Sotheby's / Mouton Rothschild Mouton Rothschild ‘Versailles’ cases fetch $2.7m at auction
With proceeds going to Versailles Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral....
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The art of Neapolitan pizza-making, known as 'Pizzaiuolo', got UNESCO heritage status in 2017. Credit: Zaria Wright / Unsplash.com How to pair wine with pizza
A few pointers on styles to look for...
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Wines ageing in oak after fermentation at Inglenook in Rutherford, Napa Valley. Credit: M2 Photography / Alamy Coppola to expand Inglenook wine cellars in Napa
The latest example of wineries looking for ever-greater precision in the bottle...
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Culture clash: French wine industry group upset at comments by public health professionals. Credit: Boudewijn “Bo” Boer / Unsplash.com War of words escalates between French wine group and medics
France's national medicine academy has lambasted alcohol industry lobbying power...
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Aristide Spies MS, DWWA Judge DWWA judge profile: Aristide Spies MS
Aristide Spies MS runs La Cave des Sommeliers, a chain of wine shops in Belgium and Luxembourg.
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Majestic will change its name to Naked Wines plc and is keen to invest more in online sales. Credit: Newscast / Getty Majestic Wine says selling all UK stores is an option
Several scenarios are being considered as part of a transformation strategy...
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Tim Sykes, DWWA judge DWWA judge profile: Tim Sykes
Tim Sykes is a member of the Wine Society buyers team, and is responsible for buying Bordeaux, Beaujolais and Sherry.
