
Julie Sheppard
Julie Sheppard joined the Decanter team in 2018 and is Regional Editor for Australia, New Zealand and South Africa & Spirits Editor.
Before Decanter, she worked for a range of drinks and food titles, including as managing editor of both Imbibe and Square Meal, associate publisher of The Drinks Business, senior editor of the Octopus Publishing Group and Supplements editor of Harpers Wine & Spirit. As a contributor, she has over 20 years’ experience writing about food, drink and travel for a wide range of publications, including Condé Nast Traveller, Delicious, Waitrose Kitchen, Waitrose Drinks, Time Out and national newspapers including The Telegraph and The Sunday Times.
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Decanter sponsors ‘Wine Professional of the Year’ at the 2025 BIH Spotlight Awards
Meet the four finalists...
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The best light rums: 12 to try
Great bottles for your home bar...
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Best vodkas for a Martini: 18 recommendations
Which bottle should you pick for that perfect Vodka Martini?
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The best after-dinner drinks
How to finish your meal in style...
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Best London cocktail bars: Eight to try
Top picks for cocktail sipping in London...
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Distilled: Appleton Estate launches its longest-aged expression to date
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Ocean drive: the cool climate wines of Mornington Peninsula
Discover world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay...
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Berry Bros & Rudd: Summer wine picks
Best buys from the latest range...
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Distilled: Hot off the press – Tequila: A tasting course
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Great drinks for summer
Celebrate the summer with delicious drinks...
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Jo Malone CBE launches vodka range
The perfumier debuts a trio of luxury sensory spirits...
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As Decanter’s spirits expert, I share my favourite alcohol-free alternatives to try for summer
Lose the alcohol, but not the taste...
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Distilled: Spritz into summer
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Sweet like chocolate: Boekenhoutskloof and the creation of a South African icon
The story of The Chocolate Block and latest vintages...
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Distilled: Sazerac Barrel Select comes to the UK
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Distilled: New Scotch whisky bottler launches single malt collection
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Distilled: Cox’s Original launches mixer kit
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Decanter presents… Journey’s End: The Bordeaux legacy in Stellenbosch
Our exclusive tasting event series returns! Tickets are now on sale...
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The Glenrothes releases its oldest whisky
New release will retail for £37,000...
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Best gins to buy for Mother’s Day
Find the perfect gift with our buying guide...
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Bushmills releases the oldest Irish single malt to date
Secrets of the River Bush set to retail at $12,500...
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Australian Grenache: Panel tasting results
Grenache truly hitting its straps...
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Decanter’s Dream Destination: Argos in Cappadocia, Turkey
A luxury resort boasting Turkey's largest wine cellar...
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Best pink gins: 12 to try
Fruity, floral and citrus bottles...
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