
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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The best flavoured vodka: eight to try
8 flavoured vodkas to try...
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What is white Port? – ask Decanter
White Port and tonic anyone?...
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Best Albariño wines under £20: Ten to try
Dry whites that won't break the bank this summer...
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Coravin launches sparkling wine preservation system
Coravin has launched it's first sparkling wine preservation system
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World gin day: Gins from around the world
A selection of global gins with a distinctive local character to enjoy this World Gin Day....
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Tasting Quinta do Noval wines: latest releases
The historic Port producer has been honing its range of Douro table wines. Julie Sheppard finds out more and rates the latest release red and white wines.
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Best spiced rums to try
Eight great bottles to look out for...
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How to taste spirits – Ask Decanter
How to assess the aromas and flavours of spirits...
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World Cocktail Day: Margarita tops list of the world’s favourite cocktails
New research reveals most popular cocktails in different countries around the globe
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Full-bodied Spanish red wines: 10 top bottles worth seeking out
From Ribera del Duero to Rioja, Spain produces a range of wine styles that will appeal to lovers of full-bodied reds. Julie Sheppard reveals which grapes, styles and regions you should look out for and recommends bottles to try – including some well-priced hidden gems.
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Glenmorangie launches rare US$2,430 whisky with Sonoma-Cutrer
The Scotch distillery releases a 25-year-old single malt aged in Chardonnay barrels
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Wine to 5 – The sommelier-turned-wine buyer: Fionnuala Synnott, La Rousse Wines, Dublin
Former journalist and sommelier, now wine buyer at merchant La Rousse in Dublin
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Producer profile: Escudo Rojo plus 8 wines to try
Established by Baron Philippe de Rothschild in 1999, this Chilean label blends French know-how with South American style. Julie Sheppard talks to winemaker Emmanuel Riffaud and recommends well-priced wines to try.
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Best gins for a Martini
Eight gins that will play a starring role in your Martini...
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Best vodka deals: Absolut, Mamont, Smirnoff and more
Find the best offers on top vodka brands, hand-picked and recommended by the Decanter team to save you money
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Best whisky: Our top recommendations
Whether you love Scotch, bourbon or Irish whiskey...
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Decanter’s complete guide to vermouth
The unsung hero of many classic cocktails...
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Grape discovery: six lesser-known varieties from Portugal
Home to a diverse range of native grapes, Portugal is a source of intriguing varietal wines that will be unfamiliar to most wine lovers. Julie Sheppard reports from a recent tasting, designed to shine a light on these lesser-known grapes, and recommends bottles to try.
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Comparing Roda I and Cirsion Riojas plus new releases tasted
With reviews of the latest releases and older vintages...
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Protos: a true Spanish pioneer
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Barbadillo releases rare old Reliquia Sherries
Decanter tastes and rates the historic limited-release Reliquia range from Sherry producer Barbadillo, made from soleras dating back to the 1800s.
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10 great Rioja crianza wines to try
Affordable and accessible, Rioja crianzas offer great value for money and plenty of drinking pleasure.
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What is London Dry gin? Ask Decanter
And how does it differ from other styles of gin?
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Viña Errazuriz: 150th anniversary tasting of Don Maximiano
Decanter joined winemaker Francisco Baettig for a vertical tasting of Chilean icon Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve, a wine that reflects the evolution of Chile’s wine scene.
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