
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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Wines of the Year 2025: Australia, New Zealand & South AfricaA raft of diversity on display...
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Best alcohol-free spirits for Dry January 2026: 10 to tryZero alcohol drinks to try...
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My Australian wine highlights of 2025A year of exploring Aussie wine...
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Festive Champagne cocktails to make at homeEasy sparkling cocktail recipes...
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My South African wine highlights of 2025Favourites from a year of travels, tastings and events...
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Best wine with steak: What to choosePerfect pairing suggestions for your next steak night...
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How to pair wines with chickenTime for a chicken and wine love-in...
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Wine with salmon: Ideas for great pairingsSee top tips and wine recommendations by our experts...
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Distilled: Two new expressions from Mount GayYour guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Christmas gifts for spirit lovers: Unique ideas to delight friends and familyGift inspiration at all prices...
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Distilled: The release of two new whisky booksYour guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Leona de Pasquale named ‘Wine Professional of the Year’ at the 2025 BIH Spotlight AwardsThe winners of the BIH Spotlight Awards
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Distilled: Havana Club launches Tributo 2025Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Ginebra: Gin with Spanish styleDecanter's spirits editor Julie Sheppard on Spanish gin...
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Isla Marambio: The first whisky ever aged in Antarctica to launch next yearPioneering single malt pushes boundaries of whisky-making...
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Distilled: Newly arrived in the UK, Casals Mediterranean VermouthYour guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Cape Winemakers Guild Auction showcases a new era of top South African winesThe 41st CWG Auction features 48 unique lots
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Best premium vodkas: 12 to tryDecanter's pick of top luxury brands...
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Best gins for a Negroni: 10 to tryJuniper-led London Dry styles work best...
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Best dark rums: 12 to tryGreat bottles to buy...
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Best vodkas to give as a gift: 10 expert ideasGreat bottles to gift...
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Decanter sponsors ‘Wine Professional of the Year’ at the 2025 BIH Spotlight AwardsMeet the four finalists...
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The best light rums: 12 to tryGreat bottles for your home bar...
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Best vodkas for a Martini: 18 recommendationsWhich bottle should you pick for that perfect Vodka Martini?
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