Wine News

Decanter’s Regional Editors pick out their top wines for Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC

See which wines the Decanter editorial team is most excited about tasting at DFWE NYC next month...

Top DWWA award-winning wines on show at Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC

A total of 23 Gold, Platinum and Best in Show wines from the 2021 DWWA will be on show at the DFWE NYC this June...

Cheval Blanc 2021 released en primeur: ‘an obvious buy’

Market reaction as Cheval Blanc and Pavie both released...

Guigal acquires Tavel rosé estate Château d’Aqueria

Guigal praises Tavel appellation's 'gastronomic rosé' wines...

Join Decanter & Charles Curtis MW for a very special Burgundy dinner in NYC

Along with an all-star wine line up of Burgundy bottles, we invite you to bring a personal treasure from your cellar...

Bordeaux 2021 en primeur set for lower demand

Liv-ex surveyed its global merchant members on their expectations...

Adapting vineyards to a changing climate: Torres look to the future

Remodelling viticultural practices in the battle against climate change...

DO Penedès announces the first “Vi de Mas” wines

The new classification system announced in 2021 comes into effect in DO Penedès...

Edmond de Rothschild Heritage purchases Central Otago winery Akarua

The deal includes 34.5ha under vine in the heart of the Bannockburn sub-region...

Amanda Barnes wins Fortnum & Mason award for The South America Wine Guide

The South America Wine Guide is the result of a decade of research conducted by Barnes while travelling the continent...

Carruades de Lafite 2021 release ‘looks attractive’

Duhart-Milon also released early in the campaign...

The Macallan shines as Sotheby’s largest ever spirits auction smashes target

The auction featured more than 1,000 lots made up exclusively of Scotch whisky...

Hugh Johnson: ‘I’ve formed a bond with Grillo and flirted with Verdicchio’

Hugh Johnson talks about his lockdown wine choices...

Batailley 2021 release kick-starts Bordeaux en primeur

A 'perfectly judged' price...

Chile harvest report 2022: ‘a challenging year in terms of climate’ 

A vintage of water shortage and low yields...

Walls: a drink with Château de Beaucastel's César Perrin

Winemaker César Perrin explains the changes afoot at Château de Beaucastel...

Drinks industry ramps up efforts to raise money in aid of Ukraine crisis

The drinks industry is continuing to offer its support in various ways

Willamette Valley grape crop is dealt a frosty blow

A frost event covered the West Coast in mid-April...

A silent story

The launch of Chapter Three from Midleton Very Rare...

Argentina harvest report 2022: ‘wines with excellent ageing potential’ 

Preview: Tesco's spring/summer tasting

There are hidden gems and value picks to be found...

The Duckhorn Portfolio purchases 107ha vineyard in Paso Robles

A new acquisition on California's Central Coast...

Decanter magazine latest issue: June 2022

Inside the June 2022 issue of Decanter Magazine...

Bordeaux 2021 harvest was 20% below 10-year average following spring frosts

Producers will have just 503 million bottles from the 2021 vintage...

Verona to be home to Italy’s largest wine museum and visitor centre

A new project to showcase wine from Italy and beyond...

Andrew Jefford: ‘Macron’s own love of wine seems genuinely sincere’

Andrew Jefford on the president's appreciation...

Distilled – carbon-neutral Yorkshire vodka launched

The latest spirits and cocktails round-up...

Champagne still fizzing on fine wine market in 2022

Demand is strong for top-tier labels...

Master Sommelier Larry Stone explains why he sold Lingua Franca to Constellation Brands

Larry Stone will remain on board as a brand ambassador and adviser...

Which countries drink the most wine? Ask Decanter

Global wine consumption rose slightly in 2021, show new figures...