
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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Best gins to make you think of summer
Great bottles that will bring a splash of sunshine to your drinks cabinet...
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Australian wine: A snapshot for 2025
As Aussies prepare to celebrate Australia Day on 26 January, Julie Sheppard looks at the current trends driving the wine scene Down Under...
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Distilled: A new range of cocktail seasonings from Mr Lyan
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Vivat Bacchus partners with Africa College Foundation
Charity initiative supports young South Africans...
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Best wines to drink with lasagne
What wines should – and shouldn’t – you try with lasagne?
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Wines of the Year 2024: Australia, New Zealand & South Africa
The best Australian, New Zealand and South African wines of 2024...
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Distilled – Hennessy teams up with basketball star LeBron James
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Kumeu River: Creating ageworthy Chardonnays
Exploring one of New Zealand's best Chardonnays...
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Penfolds Icons masterclass: DFWE London 2024
Around the world with Penfolds...
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Distilled – Telling the story of gin
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Decanter’s Dream Destination: Hostal de La Gavina, Costa Brava, Spain
A luxury escape on Spain’s Costa Brava...
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Distilled – Music icon Beyoncé Knowles-Carter launches whiskey
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Nikka: 90 years of Japanese whisky
Japan's iconic whisky
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Sparkling adventures on the Orient Express
Join Veuve Clicquot's Solaire Journey...
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Pairing wine with fish: What to choose
Brilliant bottles for fish dishes...
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Distilled – A new book by global rum ambassador Ian Burrell
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Best Cap Classique: Value picks
Discover 12 great bottles under £25...
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What are the best wines for spicy food?
Find wines to pair with fiery dishes...
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Distilled – That Boutique-y Whisky Company releases Core Range
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Distilled – A new luxury rum from Brugal
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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A drink with… Abrie Beeslaar of Beeslaar Wines
The winemaker prepares to leave Kanonkop to focus on Beeslaar Wines...
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Kanonkop’s Abrie Beeslaar: What’s next?
New vintages and new wines in the pipeline...
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Chile’s new wave white wines
With 12 wines to try...
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Distilled – A new range of British cocktail bitters
The latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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