Opinion
Opinion – views and debate on the biggest wine news stories from the Decanter team.
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The ethical drinker: Inside the debate on wine and water use
A missing link in our relationship with water...
By Linda Johnson-Bell Published
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'It's been one year since I moved to Paris and I still haven't visited half the places I want to go'
Dreaming and complaining, it's the Parisian way...
By Rupert Millar Published
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Gen Z Wine Challenge: Amelia, 21
In a new Decanter series, 18- to 29-year olds around the world give their honest opinion about a wine they've splashed out on – and if it was worth the cash.
By Amelia Boag McGlynn Published
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A white wine future? Benjamin Lewin MW explores a bold claim
Is white wine set to dominate?...
By Benjamin Lewin MW Published
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Andrew Jefford: Where are we with wine and oak?
'I dislike "oakiness" – but I've come to realise I also relish it'...
By Andrew Jefford Published
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It's a rock thing: Meeting Georges Truc, the Rhône’s wine geologist
The soil maestro of the Rhône...
By Matt Walls Published
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The ethical drinker: Why Château d'Anglès deserves the spotlight
'Thoughtful work and the right support feeds into the glass...'
By Natalie Earl Published
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Class of ‘89: Clos du Mont-Olivet and the birth of Châteauneuf’s cuvée spéciale
The transition between tradition and modernity...
By Matt Walls Published
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The ethical drinker: ‘Wines and people that made me stop and think’
Sustainability editor Natalie Earl reflects on the past year...
By Natalie Earl Last updated
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Andrew Jefford: Bordeaux’s white wine resurgence deserves attention
'White wine allows proprietors to be creative and intriguing...'
By Andrew Jefford Last updated
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The ethical drinker: How the understated Loire became an environmental pioneer
Could this be the sustainability example wine regions need?
By Helena Nicklin Published
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Essential oils and the fight against mildew: What producers around the world can learn from an estate in Costières de Nîmes
The sweet smell of success?...
By Matt Walls Published
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Ned Goodwin MW: ‘Later-ripening Syrah represents an exciting new frontier for Tasmania as the climate warms’
The changing face of Tasmanian wine...
By Ned Goodwin MW Last updated
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The ethical drinker: Climate ‘trailblazers’ championed in new book
Profiling 13 wine industry climate pioneers...
By Natalie Earl Last updated
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Amber Gardner: ‘We are seeing a shift back towards the known, the familiar and, ultimately, the comforting’
A return to 'well-trodden paths'...
By Amber Gardner Last updated
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How a 200% tariff on French wine could impact the US market
Fresh analysis amid rising tension...
By Jens Peter Barynin Last updated
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Château Rayas: The enduring winemaking mysteries behind this Rhône icon
Tasting a legacy...
By Matt Walls Published
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From the volcano’s edge: Eight smoking hot wines from Etna picked by our expert
Taste the volcano...
By Alessandra Piubello Last updated
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Our expert’s top 25 Côtes du Rhône 2024 wines
Lots of fresh drinkable wines to choose from...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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13 wines to help you understand Sangiovese from Romagna
Romagna's poor relative comes good...
By Richard Baudains Last updated
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Andrew Jefford critiques the ‘NoLo’ trend sweeping the wine world
'The weirdest development to affect the wine world...'
By Andrew Jefford Published
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Katherine Cole: ‘Is the real question whether wine regions could shield the rest of us from wildfires?’
Katherine Cole on handling wildfires...
By Katherine Cole Last updated
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Andrew Jefford: ‘I wandered towards the cobalt Adriatic inlet next to the vineyards and looked back…’
'If you love difference, it's here...'
By Andrew Jefford Last updated
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How did 2025 taste for you? US wine professionals name year-defining styles
Decanter columnist Eliza Dumais reflects on 2025...
By Eliza Dumais Published
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Matt Walls: Reflections on 2025 and his favourite Rhône wines of the year
Looking back on the year...
By Matt Walls Published
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Joel Stein: ‘The more the person knows about wine, the more obscure your gift needs to be’
It should make the receiver think, ‘Oh, I didn’t even know this existed’...
By Joel Stein Last updated
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Editors’ picks: Bonus tips on wines to watch – December 2025
Decanter editors share recent highlights...
By Decanter Staff Published
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Six Swiss Syrah to convert the most die-hard Rhône lover
A trip to the eastern Rhône...
By Matt Walls Published
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Alto Adige: 24 expert-rated wines to try
Over 20 wines picked from over 20 varieties...
By Richard Baudains Published
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Andrew Jefford investigates: Is Germany truly the new ‘Pinot Paradise’ for wine lovers?
An example of 'quiet change' in a warming climate...
By Andrew Jefford Last updated
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Smell: How our most overlooked sense can ground us
Exploring the rhythms of seasons and scent...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Jason Millar: The idea of terroir is sacred, but is it helping us to communicate what truly matters?
'How many people walk into a shop asking for wines grown on alluvial marls..?'
By Jason Millar Published