
Michael Garner
Michael Garner has worked in the wine business for 40 years, mostly specialising in the wines of Italy. He is the co-author of Barolo: Tar and Roses, taught for the WSET for many years and is a regular contributor to Decanter. He is also co-owner of Italian Wine Specialists Tria Wines with business partner Paul Merritt. His second book: Amarone and The Fine Wines of Verona was published in 2017, and a third is on its way. Garner was first a DWWA judge in 2007. Having judged on the Italian panels at the DWWA for a number of years, Michael Garner joined the team of Regional Chairs in 2019, heading up the Northern Italy panel.
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Valpolicella Classico: Panel tasting results
In fair Verona...
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Bardolino Rosso: Panel tasting results
Bardolino's time to shine has arrived...
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Decanter meets: Cantina Terlano’s Klaus Gasser & Rudi Kofler
Michael Garner speaks with Cantina Terlano's Klaus Gasser & Rudi Kofler...
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Amarone: Panel tasting results
Our expert panel's top selection...
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The thrilling diversity of Alto Adige including eight spectacular wines to seek out
A masterclass featuring eight wines from Alto Adige showcasing the viticultural diversity of the area...
By Michael Garner Published
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Expert’s Choice: Northern Italy’s Schiava
18 charming and versatile recommendations...
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Amarone for Christmas: 30 great bottles to try
‘The undeniable feel-good factor with Amarone makes it a top pick for Christmas!’
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Amarone: Riserva, single-vineyard and special-selection – panel tasting results
Different styles, but all pleased our three judges...
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The changing styles of Valpolicella: Fresh vs dried grapes
Expressing Valpolicella’s true spirit is a matter of taste...
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Valpolicella: panel tasting results
Discover light, elegant, well-priced wines...
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Expert’s Choice: Valpolicella
A region rediscovering its roots...
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Alta Langa: Italian sparkling wines worth seeking out
Italy’s least-known quality sparkling wines are the ones to watch, says Michael Garner...
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Cantina Tramin’s Epokale: No imitators
'So far, Epokale has spawned no imitators'...
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Expert’s choice: Premium Pinot Grigio
18 great examples worth seeking out...
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Premium white blends of Friuli and Alto Adige
The best white blends from Italy's northeast...
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Cantina Terlano: crafting white wines for ageing
Michael Garner rates a dozen wines from 1999-2018
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Brunello di Montalcino 2015: panel tasting results
2015 was hailed as a standout vintage for Brunello di Montalcino. Decanter’s tasting reveals both the benefits and drawbacks of its surprisingly fruit-forward, approachable, younger-drinking style.
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What is Valpolicella wine? – Ask Decanter
Michael Garner explains the basics of Valpolicella wines...
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Traditional Method Italian sparkling wines: Panel tasting results
Our judges enjoyed the quality and consistency of these excellent sparkling wines from around Italy, though there was a measure of frustration at a lack of availability...
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Expert’s choice: Friuli-Venezia Giulia’s native whites
The region’s lesser-known white varieties Friulano, Malvasia Istriana, Ribolla Gialla and Vitovska are gaining recognition. Michael Garner profiles each one, and picks 18 of his top-scoring wines.
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The best Italian co-ops plus 12 top wines tasted
Their top wines can rank alongside the finest the country has to offer, as Michael Garner reports...
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Valpolicella Ripasso and Ripasso-style reds: Panel tasting results
There's plenty of potential for Veneto’s ripasso and ripasso-style red wines
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Expert’s choice: Verdicchio
Michael Garner picks his current favourites
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Expert’s choice: Alto Adige
Stunning white wines and some pretty impressive reds too...
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