
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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Distilled – The reopening of Port Ellen ‘ghost distillery’
The latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Decanter’s Dream Destination: One&Only Portonovi, Herceg Novi, Montenegro
Take a trip to the One & Only Portonovi in Montenegro
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Decanter’s Dream Destination: Spier Hotel, Stellenbosch, South Africa
One of the oldest wine farms in South Africa, Spier is also home to a luxurious four-star hotel...
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Decanter’s Dream Destination: Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa
The boutique luxury hotel is complete with an in-room ‘Champagne Please’ button...
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Decanter’s Dream Destination: Octant Douro, Douro Valley, Portugal
Stunning views, top gastronomy and of course, local wines...
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Decanter’s Dream Destination: Villa La Massa, Tuscany, Italy
A luxury food and wine destination near Florence...
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Distilled – New cocktail book from iconic London bar
The latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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DFWE 2023: Discovery Tasting of Remírez de Ganuza’s pioneering wines
Top wines from a Rioja pioneer...
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Distilled – Limited edition Roku gin for spring
The latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Caballo Loco: Profile of a Chilean icon and 12 wines to try
Tasting Viña Valdivieso's multi-vintage blend...
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Distilled – Foursquare rum release for whisky fans
The latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Distilled – The ultimate Bloody Mary
The latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Top Cava for Christmas: 12 to try
A selection of bottles for every pocket...
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Distilled – Latest release from Cuba’s Eminente
The latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Best Sherries: Top bottles to try
Recommendations from the experts...
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Distilled – Oldest ever bottling from Maker’s Mark
The latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Distilled – Rum from Madeira
The latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Discovering Brazil’s flourishing wine scene plus 10 wines to seek out
Julie Sheppard is impressed by the dynamism of Brazil's rising wine scene...
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Distilled – A new cocktail book by Mr Lyan
The latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Visiting World of Wine in Porto
A guide for tourists...
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Distilled – The release of Appleton Estate 17 Year Old Legend
The latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Best rums for summer: 10 to try
Light, dark and spiced rums for sunny days...
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Distilled – Patrón Tequila releases a new ultra-premium expression
The latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Suntory releases exclusive 100th anniversary whiskies
New limited-edition Japanese whisky bottlings...
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