
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’s Dream Destination: Octant Douro, Douro Valley, PortugalStunning views, top gastronomy and of course, local wines...
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Decanter’s Dream Destination: Villa La Massa, Tuscany, ItalyA luxury food and wine destination near Florence...
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Distilled – New cocktail book from iconic London barThe latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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DFWE 2023: Discovery Tasting of Remírez de Ganuza’s pioneering winesTop wines from a Rioja pioneer...
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Distilled – Limited edition Roku gin for springThe latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Caballo Loco: Profile of a Chilean icon and 12 wines to tryTasting Viña Valdivieso's multi-vintage blend...
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Distilled – Foursquare rum release for whisky fansThe latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Distilled – The ultimate Bloody MaryThe latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Top Cava for Christmas: 12 to tryA selection of bottles for every pocket...
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Distilled – Latest release from Cuba’s EminenteThe latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Best Sherries: Top bottles to tryRecommendations from the experts...
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Distilled – Oldest ever bottling from Maker’s MarkThe latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Distilled – Rum from MadeiraThe latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Discovering Brazil’s flourishing wine scene plus 10 wines to seek outJulie Sheppard is impressed by the dynamism of Brazil's rising wine scene...
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Distilled – A new cocktail book by Mr LyanThe latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Visiting World of Wine in PortoA guide for tourists...
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Distilled – The release of Appleton Estate 17 Year Old LegendThe latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Best rums for summer: 10 to tryLight, dark and spiced rums for sunny days...
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Distilled – Patrón Tequila releases a new ultra-premium expressionThe latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Suntory releases exclusive 100th anniversary whiskiesNew limited-edition Japanese whisky bottlings...
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Distilled – A new cocktail book by Adam HandlingThe latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Distilled – Chapel Down and Capreolus Distillery to produce an aperitif spiritThe latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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A drink with… Greg LambrechtThe inventor of the Coravin wine preservation system speaks to Decanter...
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Best new whisky releases: 12 to tryFrom single malt Scotch to Irish pot-still, US rye and Japanese whisky...
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