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Barolo Riserva 2017: vintage report and 26 recommendations

‘If there is a specific justification for the more austere character of a wine, it can be found in the vintage – and 2017 was that kind of vintage,’ says Aldo Fiordelli

Napa Valley Grapegrowers seeks strategies for climate resilience at ‘Ahead of the Curve’ seminar

Napa Valley Grapegrowers seeks strategies and solutions for climate resilience...

Barolo 2019: vintage report & 139 recommendations

Five out of five stars for this classic vintage...

Best wine with lamb: Great styles to try

Styles that work and wines to buy...

Japanese curry & noodles with wine: Pairing advice

The best wine matches for Japanese curry and noodles...

Rioja’s investment potential

Chris Mercer explores whether Rioja is growing its secondary market presence...

Pessac-Léognan & Graves 2020 in bottle: overview plus top-scoring wines

Tasting notes and scores for the top-performing Pessac-Léognan & Graves 2020 wines...

Margaux 2020 in bottle: overview plus top-scoring wines

Tasting notes and scores for the top-performing Margaux 2020 wines...

St-Emilion 2020 in bottle: overview plus top-scoring wines

Tasting notes and scores for the top-performing St-Emilion 2020 wines...

Pomerol 2020 in bottle: overview plus top-scoring wines

Tasting notes and scores for the top-performing Pomerol 2020 wines...

St-Estèphe 2020 in bottle: overview plus top-scoring wines

Tasting notes and scores for the top-performing St-Estèphe 2020 wines...

St-Julien 2020 in bottle: overview plus top-scoring wines

Tasting notes and scores for the top-performing St-Julien 2020 wines...

Pauillac 2020 in bottle: overview plus top-scoring wines

Tasting notes and scores for the top-performing Pauillac 2020 wines...

Empire & vine

How the colonial era left its stamp on the world of wine...

Rioja with food: perfect pairings

Four classic local recipes that cry out for a decent bottle of Rioja on the side...

Wine to 5: Daphne Teremetz, supermarket wine buyer

Inside a professional’s everyday life...

Burgundy’s 2023 Hospices de Nuits – auction preview

The sale will take place at the Château du Clos de Vougeot on Sunday, 12 March...

Decanter bookmarks: Things to read, watch and listen to for wine lovers

The best books, podcasts, films and shows for wine lovers...

How to taste Sake – a Decanter guide

Anna Lee Iijima talks us through the art of Sake tasting...

Investment: will 2023 see a resurgence for Bordeaux?

A spotlight on Bordeaux investments...

A perfect pairing: Tamarind and ginger roast lamb

A warming winter treat and the wines to match...

A brief history of Black winemaking in the US

Black winemakers in the US, past and present...

Wines from Slovakia: A brief guide and 12 wines to try

12 wines to discover from Slovakia...

Winners of the 2023 Star Wine List of the Year Awards UK revealed

The UK has an abundance of top wine restaurants and bars to choose from...

Six from Spain: regions, dishes and wines

A tour of gastronomic delights...

Wine to 5: Victoria Mulu-Munywoki, Kenya-based sommelier, consultant and retailer

Inside a professional’s everyday life...

Dosage, behind the scenes

Behind the scenes at Rathfinny Wine Estate's dosage tasting...

Spring Mountain Vineyard: producer profile & 10 wines to try

Exploring the history and wines of this remarkable property...

The sommelier suggests... Mourvèdre/Mataro/ Monastrell by Louella Mathews

Louella Mathews on the various flavour profiles of Mourvèdre...

Top 10 Brunello di Montalcino 2018 wines to drink in 2023

The wines on this list are approachable enough to enjoy this year...