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Editors’ picks: A range of great wines to try – July 2026

See what our team has been trying recently...

By Decanter Staff Published 16 July 26
Katherine Cole: Even the most secretive estates are reconsidering their codes of silence

Exclusivity on the wane..?

By Katherine Cole Published 16 July 26
The US wine region luring the French: What’s new in Willamette Valley

French investment in Oregon continues apace...

By Pete Holland Published 15 July 26
The Antipodean winemakers feeling the lure of Italy

Going back to the old country...

By Lisa Cardelli Published 13 July 26
Panel tasting results: Superb vintage Cap Classique

Effervescent South African fizz...

By Jason Millar Published 13 July 26

Domaine Juliette Avril: A lighter side to Châteauneuf

Challenging the conventions of Châteauneuf-du-Pape...

By Matt Walls Published 13 July 26
Krug's new releases: Two vintages for the ages

A trio of beautiful new wines...

By Tom Hewson Published 13 July 26
Small but mighty: Why Pinot Noir thrives in Martinborough

Tip-top conditions on New Zealand's North Island...

By Andrew Neather Published 13 July 26
Wine investment: Bordeaux en primeur sales up 'a little'

The good and the bad of en primeur...

By Chris Mercer Published 8 July 26
Rioja Report 2026: Five producers at the top of their game

Setting the standard...

By Ines Salpico Published 8 July 26
Rioja Report 2026: Garnacha & friends – Tapping into history and modernity

Step aside Tempranillo...

By Ines Salpico Published 8 July 26

Rioja Report 2026: Genérico but not generic – variations on style

Untamed expressions of Rioja...

By Ines Salpico Published 8 July 26
Rioja Report 2026: Rosado and clarete: A sleeping giant

The finest of Rioja's lighter styles...

By Ines Salpico Published 8 July 26
Rioja Report 2026: Crianza & Reserva: Looking for the sweet spot

Brilliant, rock-steady Rioja...

By Ines Salpico Published 8 July 26
Rioja Report 2026: Vino de Municipio & Viñedo Singular: A sense of terroir unfolds

Rioja's single-site excellence...

By Ines Salpico Published 8 July 26
Rioja Report 2026: White Rioja: A successful quest for excellence

An outstanding showing for a category on track to produce a steady stream of world class wines.

By Ines Salpico Published 8 July 26
Rioja Report 2026: A comprehensive review of the latest releases

The lowdown on Rioja's latest highlights...

By Ines Salpico Published 8 July 26

The changing face of classic Rioja

Rioja reincarnated...

By Beth Willard Published 6 July 26
National treasures: America's old vines and their dynamic and delicious wines

A cherished but endangered resource...

By Ana Carolina Quintela Published 6 July 26
Blended Revolution: How South American winemakers find terroir expression through more than just one grape

When people, cultures and grapes meet...

By Ines Salpico Published 6 July 26
The winery five kilometres from Fukushima Daiichi – a regeneration story

Rebuilding after a disaster...

By Gabrielle Doman Published 6 July 26
Forgotten France: The volcanic wines of Côtes du Forez

Going back to the source...

By Chris Howard Published 6 July 26
Summer sipping: The fresh white wine revolution in Paso Robles

A crisper taste of Paso...

By Brianne Cohen Published 6 July 26

Delamotte & Salon Champagne Masterclass: DFWE New York 2026

Master Sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier reports on the sold-out Champagne masterclass she hosted with Delamotte and Salon’s export director Cristian Rimoldi.

By Pascaline Lepeltier Published 5 July 26
American Vintage: A 250 year history of how wine shaped – and was shaped by – the USA

A tale of people, places, phylloxera and pop culture...

By Jacopo Mazzeo Published 3 July 26
Five reasons why Washington bubbly should be your Fourth of July fizz

Patriotically pop the cork on these Washington state sparkling wines to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.

By Gwendolyn Elliott Published 2 July 26
Five summer wine hacks and 20 bottles to pair with sunny days

Wines to reach for as the mercury rises...

By Natalie Earl Published 1 July 26
Canada Day pairings: BC wines for 10 Canadian summer dishes

A west coast feast...

By Nicole MacKay Published 30 June 26
Why 2009 Bordeaux is still a reference for joyful modern classicism

An epochal vintage...

By Charles Curtis MW Published 30 June 26

Keeping their cool – discover Spain's delightful light reds

A little red for the fridge...

By Ines Salpico Published 30 June 26
Our expert picks out her top-value Chianti Classico buys

Hard to beat for the price...

By Michaela Morris Published 29 June 26
Chianti Classico: The enduring appeal and resilience of Riserva

The squeezed middle gets a new lease of life...

By Michaela Morris Published 29 June 26