
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 wines to drink with lasagneWhat wines should – and shouldn’t – you try with lasagne?
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Wines of the Year 2024: Australia, New Zealand & South AfricaThe best Australian, New Zealand and South African wines of 2024...
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Distilled – Hennessy teams up with basketball star LeBron JamesYour guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Kumeu River: Creating ageworthy ChardonnaysExploring one of New Zealand's best Chardonnays...
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Penfolds Icons masterclass: DFWE London 2024Around the world with Penfolds...
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Distilled – Telling the story of ginYour guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Decanter’s Dream Destination: Hostal de La Gavina, Costa Brava, SpainA luxury escape on Spain’s Costa Brava...
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Distilled – Music icon Beyoncé Knowles-Carter launches whiskeyYour guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Nikka: 90 years of Japanese whiskyJapan's iconic whisky
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Sparkling adventures on the Orient ExpressJoin Veuve Clicquot's Solaire Journey...
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Pairing wine with fish: What to chooseBrilliant bottles for fish dishes...
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Distilled – A new book by global rum ambassador Ian BurrellYour guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Best Cap Classique: Value picksDiscover 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 RangeYour guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Distilled – A new luxury rum from BrugalYour guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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A drink with… Abrie Beeslaar of Beeslaar WinesThe 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 winesWith 12 wines to try...
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Distilled – A new range of British cocktail bittersThe latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Rioja by numbersNews, events and initiatives that celebrate Rioja wine...
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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, MontenegroTake a trip to the One & Only Portonovi in Montenegro
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Decanter’s Dream Destination: Spier Hotel, Stellenbosch, South AfricaOne of the oldest wine farms in South Africa, Spier is also home to a luxurious four-star hotel...
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