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New Zealand 2025 harvest report: A return to form
A look at the harvest across the regions...
By Emma Jenkins MW Published
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Champagne Telmont to premiere new lighter-weight bottle at Cannes Film Festival
It is the first time its Champagnes will be opened and served from its new 800g bottles...
By Tom Hewson Last updated
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Wildfires threaten Constantia, South Africa’s most historic wine region
The wildfires first ignited on the evening of 25 April...
By Malu Lambert Published
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Wirra Wirra purchases Adelaide Hills producer Hahndorf Hill
This represents Wirra Wirra’s second foray into the Adelaide Hills...
By Martin Green Published
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Some Paris bars serving cheap wine as premium – report
Press investigation puts spotlight on wine service...
By Chris Mercer Published
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White wine could reduce your risk of cardiac arrest, study claims
The ‘cardioprotective effect’ of white wine and Champagne...
By Martin Green Published
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Coravin World Wine Tour features elite restaurants and bars in eight countries
The list includes Michelin-starred restaurants, fine dining venues and several popular wine bars...
By Martin Green Published
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Traces of ‘forever chemical’ TFA found in European wines
'A wake-up call', says new report...
By Chris Mercer Published
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AI may help Napa wineries adapt to ‘climate chaos’
Says winemaker who has co-developed an AI-powered platform...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Sommelier rats can smell the difference between Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc
Out of the sewers and into the restaurant business...
By Martin Green Published
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Global wine consumption falls to six-decade low as inflation bites
The latest update from the OIV...
By Rudy Ruitenberg Published
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Oldest-ever Irish whiskey is released
Midleton Very Rare has released the oldest Irish whiskey ever bottled...
By Joel Harrison Published
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla celebrate 20th wedding anniversary with Ferrari Trento
The wines were served at a state banquet in Rome on Wednesday...
By Martin Green Published
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Château de Beaucastel completes radical €12m cellar project
An inauguration date of 21 May 2025 has been set...
By Matt Walls Published
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European rye whisky producers protest trade agreement
A 2004 trade agreement reserves the term ‘rye whisky' for Canada and US...
By Henry Jeffreys Published
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Cannabis & Cabernet: Shared challenges for California growers
The two competing industries have more in common than one might think...
By April Louis Last updated
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Bowmore and Aston Martin launch £71,000 whisky
This is the final release in a high-profile collaboration...
By Martin Green Published
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Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year 2025 shortlist revealed
Shortlist announced for this year's prize...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Trump’s US tariffs may raise prices, warns EU wine body
Groups warn of impact on wineries and consumers...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Wine was ‘everyday drink’ in ancient Troy, says study
Study finds chemical evidence of wine drinking in ancient city...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Decanter magazine April 2025: See what’s inside
A look inside our latest issue...
By Amy Wislocki Published
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EU unveils support plan for under-strain wine sector
Trade leaders welcome measures but warn over US tariffs...
By Chris Mercer Published
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History of Australian wine wins André Simon Award 2025
Best food and drink books of the year named...
By Amy Wislocki Last updated
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What’s on Premium: April 2025
What's to come on Premium in April...
By Rupert Millar Published
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What’s on Premium: March 2025
Bordeaux 2022 in-bottle and the new Barolo releases...
By Rupert Millar Last updated
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The Glenrothes releases its oldest whisky
New release will retail for £37,000...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Spring Statement: No relief for wine and spirits industry
Industry leaders and opposition MPs had urged the chancellor to ease the tax burden on the drinks trade...
By Martin Green Published
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Pompeii wine production rises from the ashes
A new winery in Pompeii will will focus on 100% organic production...
By Martin Green Last updated
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German winemakers plant French grapes as climate warms
Growers have been replacing local vines with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot...
By Rudy Ruitenberg Published
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Old Rip Van Winkle sets new auction record for American whiskey
The bottle easily exceeded its pre-sale estimate...
By Martin Green Published
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EU to delay tariffs on US whiskies to buy time
Delay could mean extra time for talks...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Nearly 2,500 rare wines of Bucherer watch pioneer up for auction
Featuring magnums of Château Haut-Brion 1989...
By Chris Mercer Published