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Bordeaux 2025 en primeur releases: Châteaux gather for June push after stop-start MayThe summer offensive begins...
By Rupert Millar Published
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Champagne vs Prosecco: What’s the difference?Two sparkling wine heavyweights...
By Elie Lloyd Ellis Last updated
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Why 2023 is the vintage of a lifetime in Napa ValleyWhat went so right?..
By Jonathan Cristaldi Published
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Alto Piemonte is home to Piedmont's ‘other Nebbiolo’, and deserves more attentionYou’ve heard of Barolo, and you’ve almost certainly heard of Barbaresco. There’s a chance you’ve already crossed paths with Roero – but have you ever heard of Alto Piemonte?
By James Button Published
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Meet the sommelier: Brian Tapera of Kudu reveals his go-to wines and favourite pairingsDecanter chats to Brian Tapera of London's Kudu restaurant about his go-to bottles, favourite pairings and the South African wines that often surprise diners...
By Brian Tapera Published
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Pizza and wine pairing: Surprisingly great matches from Lambrusco to sakeChianti with pizza? Think again...
By Henna Bakshi Published
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Ultra-processed wines… and how to avoid themPressing the rewind button...
By Linda Johnson-Bell Published
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Bordeaux 2025 releases: Lafleur 2025 debuts as ‘Vin de France’Lauded Right Bank name joins early campaign...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Star Wine List of the Year reveals its 2026 New York winnersThe Master Sommelier shaping Napa’s future...
By Olivia Mason Published
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Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy’s rules for drinking Napa Cabernet todayThe Master Sommelier shaping Napa’s future...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Published
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‘I forgot how delicious mature Bordeaux is’: 22 bottle-aged wines to drink nowReturning to old favourites...
By Sophie Thorpe Published
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English still wines – any good? The ultimate guide to choosing your first bottleOur English wine experts share their top tips on grapes, regions and vintages when choosing your first bottle of English still wine.
By Sylvia Wu Published
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Our book reviewer on new title 'The Look of Wine: Reading Wine Color'Decanter's regular reviewer enjoys the beautiful photography in new book 'The Look of Wine', but remains unconvinced by its central argument...
By Sophie Thorpe Published
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Cheval Blanc 2025 released after 'smallest harvest since 1961'Latest from the Bordeaux 2025 en primeur campaign...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Bordeaux 2025 releases: Batailley, Pontet-Canet and Moueix set early paceEarly analysis as the campaign begins...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Digging deep to find the vintage's best Crus BourgeoisCareful sorting required...
By Valeria Tenison Published
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Bordeaux 2025: The region's exciting exploration of top dry whites continuesA fresh new taste...
By Panos Kakaviatos Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Ideal conditions lead to luscious SauternesExceptional conditions for exceptional wines...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Summer rains save the day in St-EmilionLimestone soils shine in torrid conditions...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Quiet successes amid a challenging vintage in PomerolTiny but mighty...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: A bijou but precise vintage in St-JulienPoise and personality...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: The best wines from Margaux's 'miracle vintage'A year of extremes yields very drinkable wines...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Fresh and fragrant wines abound in PauillacClassical proportions despite the arid season...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Terroir-transparency on full display in Pessac–Léognan & GravesA paradox vintage...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Cool soils beat the heat in St-EstèpheBenefits of a cooler terroir...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: The vintage verdict and top-scoring winesA paradoxical year that has produced some stunning results. Read Georgie Hindle's report after just over three weeks of en primeur tastings with more than 800 Bordeaux 2025 wines reviewed.
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Can the Bordelais make their wines irresistible again?Or is this really the end of en primeur as we know it?
By Rupert Millar Published
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Bordeaux En Primeur quiz: Can you get a perfect score?As Bordeaux 2025 en primeur wines arrive...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Wine investment: Bordeaux 2025 campaign imminentA snapshot of the market context...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Five key takeaways from Bordeaux 2025: Early, concentrated and full of promiseThe vintage in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025 en primeur: Everything you need to know with Decanter's expert insightsExclusive coverage not to miss...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Stone & Smoke: Italy's sensational Sauvignon BlancsTerroir focus and freshness across the Italian boot...
By Tom Hyland Published