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Napa Valley’s Silver Oak: Revolutionising the use of American oak in winemaking
Toast of the town...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Published
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Baudains: Montalcino’s quiet revolution
Brunello's younger sibling is stepping out from the shade...
By Richard Baudains Published
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Best rosé wines: 20 under £25 to try
20 rosés to enjoy on International Rosé Day....
By Natalie Earl Published
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Walls: Rhône reds lighten up
A trend towards paler reds...
By Matt Walls Published
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Expert’s Choice: Frappato
A darling of Sicily...
By James Button Published
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Patagonia: Where the wild things are
Challenges and character...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Inspired by Bordeaux: The long history of Virginia’s Meritage blends
Virginia's Bordeaux roots...
By Sedale McCall Last updated
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Decanter Cellar: 18 must-try Pinot Noirs
Our pick of contemporary Pinot Noir...
By Mark O'Halleron Last updated
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Decanter Cellar: 16 must-try Syrah
A selection of top wines from this globe-trotting grape...
By Rupert Millar Last updated
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Aphelion: A complete commitment to Grenache
Exploring terroir in McLaren Vale...
By David Sly Published
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Dauvissat: The wizard of Chablis
With 12 tasting notes...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Sincere Sancerre: A Loire revival and eight wines to seek out
Supreme French Sauvignon returns...
By Beverley Blanning MW Published
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Champagne releases for spring & summer 2025
The best of what's been released so far this year...
By Tom Hewson Last updated
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Walls: Exceptional single-vineyard Côte-Rôtie from Benjamin & David Duclaux
A rare vertical tasting brings attention to the quality and ageing potential of some of Côte-Rôtie's little-known single vineyards.
By Matt Walls Published
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Sauternes: Sip young, savour old
Finding the right sweet spot...
By Stephen Brook Published
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Cristaldi: The age of cellar-worthy California Sauvignon Blanc
Napa's other ageworthy wine...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Published
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Limestone soul: Mapping the St-Emilion plateau
With 14 expressions of a premium Bordeaux terroir...
By Panos Kakaviatos Published
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Veuve Clicquot dazzles with launch of La Grande Dame 2018
In for a treat...
By Natalie Earl Last updated
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Best Pomerol 2024 wines tasted en primeur
An in-depth look at the Pomerol en primeur 2024 wines...
By Georgie Hindle Last updated
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Singular US Pinot Noir: 20 vineyards where the variety has found a home
The zenith of US Pinot...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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Best Margaux 2024 wines tasted en primeur
An in-depth look at the Margaux en primeur 2024 wines...
By Georgie Hindle Last updated
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Rioja Report 2025: Stand-out producers
Top performers that promise even greater things in years to come...
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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Rioja Report 2025: Reserva & Gran Reserva
Flagship models – and all that jazz...
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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Rioja Report 2025: Notes on a tasting a century in the making
Ines Salpico presents the best of the newest releases from Rioja...
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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South African Chardonnay: Panel tasting results
The Cape crusaders of Chardonnay...
By Jason Millar Last updated
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100 years of Rioja masterclass: DFWE New York 2025
Sponsored
A journey through the region's history, evolution and exciting future....
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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The 20 best rosés from beyond Provence this year
A selection of the best rosés from around the world...
By Elizabeth Gabay MW Published
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True Grit: Bordeaux’s organic revolution
Going green in Bordeaux...
By Georgie Hindle Last updated
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First taste: Louis Roederer 2018 and new releases
The newest additions to the Brut Nature range...
By Anne Krebiehl MW Published
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Expert’s Choice: Montagne St-Emilion
Includes 18 of the best wines...
By Andy Howard MW Published
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Chianti Classico Riserva new releases: Top picks in 2025
Michaela Morris reports on the latest Riservas to emerge from Chianti Classico...
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Margaret River whites: Beyond Chardonnay
Top Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc blends from Western Australia...
By Cassandra Charlick Last updated