Highlights

The new Carmenère plus 12 of the best worth trying

Chilean winemakers have created a fresher, fruitier style of Carmenère...

California’s San Luis Obispo Coast for wine lovers

Situated along the California shoreline between San Francisco and Los Angeles...

Burgundy vineyards are hottest for nearly 700 years, says study

Hot summers once considered exceptional have become more normal for Burgundy winemakers...

South America's next icons

Ten producers that have great iconic potential...

French wine output set to fall in 2019 due to extreme weather

Burgundy and Beaujolais look to be hit the hardest...

High hopes as Bordeaux 2019 white wine harvest starts

White wine grape pickers head for the vineyards...

Regional profile: Pézenas

This Languedoc enclave, known for its distinctive, generous reds..

Wine Legend: Montes, Alpha M, 1999

The Douro: An evolution plus 20 top wines worth seeking out

Progress in the region has gained momentum, says Sarah Ahmed...

Meet the eight new Masters of Wine

Bringing worldwide membership of this exclusive club to 390...

Producer profile: Three Sticks

Matthew Luczy visits Sonoma's Three Sticks...

Top Rio de Janeiro restaurants and bars

Colourful Rio is home to a varied food and drink scene...

Chilean Pinot Noir: Panel tasting results

Good wines that offered great, fruit-driven value...

Red wine is good for the gut and figure - but you only need it occasionally

New study suggests that red wine drinkers are less likely to be overweight or have excess cholesterol.

Patagonia: South America's new frontier

Fresh and delicate wines at the continent’s southernmost point...

Why is Touriga Nacional a rising star? Ask Decanter

Known for making darkly coloured, rich, tannic and complex wines...

Quinta do Noval buys prized vineyards in Douro

Quinta do Noval's purchase has expanded its vineyard ownership in Portugal’s Douro Valley by around 25%..

Panel tasting results: South American whites - beyond the big two

There’s a plethora of fascinating white styles emerging...

Row erupts over Champagne in VIP boxes at French sports stadiums

France’s health minister has suggested that Champagne be banned from VIP boxes in football stadiums...

Travel shock: Myth or reality?

Does wine taste different after a long journey?

Steven Spurrier’s wines of the month - October

Fine wines to drink now and others to lay down...

Why you shouldn't overlook Petit Chablis

Rosemary George MW argues the case for Petit Chablis and picks her top wines to try...

Piper-Heidsieck: Producer profile

Introducing ex-Armand de Brignac winemaker, Émilien Boutillat...

Summer Spritz cocktails: Recipes to try

Ideal for soaking up the final days of summer...

Andrew Jefford's top 25 premium Argentinian Malbecs

25 wines that most impressed...

Best outdoor restaurants and bars in London

From hidden gardens to rooftop bars, the Decanter team share their favourite London outdoor hotspots...

How to pair wine with burgers

Ditch the IPA and reach for the Côte Rôtie...

Old vines in Latin America: The gift of time

There's a long history to many of these vines...

Larkmead trial considers life after Cabernet in Napa Valley

Tempranillo and Touriga Nacional are among grape varieties chosen for a new research vineyard at Larkmead winery

Record numbers sign up for wine and spirits courses, says WSET

Learning about wine and spirits has never been so popular...