Wine News

California wineries and restaurants told to shut indoor spaces

But outdoor tastings are still happening in several areas, including Napa Valley.

Which Bordeaux 2019 wines sold best en primeur?

Lower prices and good ratings for top names helped Bordeaux châteaux to recapture ‘some magic’ of previous campaigns...

Bordeaux wine investment: 20 years of market hits and misses

UK chancellor offers discounts to restaurant diners

Pomerol vertical: Château La Cabanne

Jane Anson traces the history of this well-located Pomerol estate

Winemaker Dominique Demarville to leave Laurent-Perrier

He is to leave the Champagne house this month...

St-Emilion Château Puy-Blanquet sold to La Gaffelière owner

Financial details were not disclosed....

Penfolds Grange 1951 sets auction record

A bottle from the first vintage of this famous Australian wine sells for more than £57,000…

How much do wine estates cost in the south of France?

Have you ever dreamt of buying a wine estate in the south of France?...

English vineyards reopen for visits post-lockdown

English wine producers are getting ready to reopen doors to visitors as the Covid-19 lockdown eases...

Mouton Rothschild interview: MD Philippe Dhalluin to retire

Château Mouton Rothschild's highly respected MD speaks to Jane Anson following news of his impending retirement

‘Hobby vineyards’: a new must-have for wealthy Bordeaux wine lovers?

A niche-but-growing market for wealthy wine lovers looking to live the dream in France...

Paper wine bottle launched: What is it like?

A wine bottle made from recycled paperboard has been launched...

Robert Parker's 100-point wines: Then and now

Robert M. Parker Jr extended interview: Decanter Hall of Fame 2020

No one individual before or since has changed the world of wine as dramatically, or as beneficially, as Robert M. Parker Jr...

Best Bordeaux 2019 wines: Second labels

Best Bordeaux 2019 wines: Best value whites

Best Bordeaux 2019 wines: Best value reds

Great quality wines at good-value prices...

Robert Parker gets Decanter Hall of Fame award in 2020

Renowned wine critic Robert M. Parker Jr has been announced as the new member of the Decanter Hall of Fame for 2020.

‘First conviction’ over fake Bordeaux wines in China

Bordeaux’s wine council has claimed a landmark victory in its battle against counterfeits in China

Best Médoc & Haut-Médoc, Moulis & Listrac 2019 wines tasted en primeur

At the top level there are some deep and concentrated wines...

Best Fronsac & Canon Fronsac, Satellites and Côtes 2019 wines tasted en primeur

A collection of go-to appellations in 2019 for successful wines at great-value prices says Jane Anson...

Best Bordeaux 2019 wines: Top scoring whites

There are definite standouts in terms of quality and value in both dry white and sweet wine categories....

UK restaurants, wine bars and pubs to reopen

Restaurants and bars can reopen in the UK from 4 July...

Bordeaux 2019 en primeur: Rauzan-Ségla and Canon lead new releases

The Bordeaux 2019 en primeur campaign is gaining momentum...

Major family winery owners launch €100k sustainability prize

An annual sustainability prize of €100,000 for family companies in any business sector...

Best St Estèphe 2019 wines tasted en primeur

An appellation that performed better overall than in 2018 with plenty of fresh and balanced wines...

Best Pessac & Graves 2019 wines tasted en primeur

Many impressive red and white wines to recommend says Jane Anson...

Romané Basset remembers his father Gérard

Romané Basset shares memories of his father Gérard

Best Sauternes & Barsac 2019 wines tasted en primeur

En primeur samples showed concentration and balance....