Andrew Jefford: ‘Rosé, for the time being, is a pretty babble’
Andrew Jefford on the language of rosé...
Opinion
Opinion – views and debate on the biggest wine news stories from the Decanter team.
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Walls' hidden gems: Domaine Font de Courtedune, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
'Tradition is the wisdom of the many'
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Walls: Gigondas 2013 and 2014 – time to drink up?
Is it time to bring these wines out of storage and enjoy or do they have longer left?
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Decanter bookmarks: Things to read, watch and listen to for wine lovers
The best books, podcasts, films and shows for wine lovers...
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Andrew Jefford: ‘Telling stories about terroir will lead us astray’
Andrew Jefford on why tales of terroir can be misleading...
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Palladius and Columella verticals: Eben Sadie's Swartland flagships
Eight wines, from the latest releases back to 2004…
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Walls: Discovering St-Joseph estate Martine & Christian Rouchier
The backgound to this traditional Rhône estate...
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Decanter guide to picnicking for wine lovers
Make the most of the summer with our guide to planning the perfect picnic...
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Walls: Domaine de la Janasse, Vieilles Vignes 2011-2000 vertical
Multiple vintages of sublime Châteauneuf tasted and rated...
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Walls: Domaine Alain Voge's evolution in 10 wines
What's changed and where is the domaine now?
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Stephen Brook: ‘It is astonishing how rapidly changes can take place in the Bordeaux region’
Stephen Brook reflects on recent changes in Bordeaux...
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Andrew Jefford: ‘Can wine help us make sense of tragedy?’
Andrew Jefford reflects on recent events worldwide...
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Hitting the right note
Chris Losh on the art of writing a tasting note...
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Andrew Jefford: ‘Pinotism is a cult within the wine world. Why?’
Andrew Jefford on the stature of Pinot...
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Walls' hidden gems: Domaine La Ferme St-Martin, Beaumes de Venise
Expressive, drinkable, balanced and well-priced Rhône wines...
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Hugh Johnson: ‘I’ve formed a bond with Grillo and flirted with Verdicchio’
Hugh Johnson talks about his lockdown wine choices...
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Walls: a drink with Château de Beaucastel's César Perrin
Winemaker César Perrin explains the changes afoot at Château de Beaucastel...
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Andrew Jefford: ‘Macron’s own love of wine seems genuinely sincere’
Andrew Jefford on the president's appreciation...
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Walls: Tavel and its unexpected revolution
Rosé rising - read about the resurgence of Tavel...
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Bordeaux 2021 En Primeur: first impressions
A first look at what to expect from the Bordeaux 2021 vintage...
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Lilian Bérillon: vine supplier to the stars
Meet the highly skilled and sought-after vine supplier...
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Behind LVMH's Himalayan wine project: the villages of Ao Yun
Ao Yun - the extraordinary, high-altitude Chinese winery and its complex single-village wines.
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My life and job as a personal wine consultant
What does it take to become one?...
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Walls' hidden gems: Mas de Libian, Ardèche
An estate to know and the wines to seek out...
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Buying wine en primeur: How to approach it
Considering buying en primeur? Read our guide on how the system works...
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The power of music: How Brahms might make your wine taste better
Can music enhance your experience of a wine?
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Walls: Tasting the classic 2001 Guigal La Las
See how the three wines taste today...
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Andrew Jefford: ‘Arresting and generous, but without vulgarity or excess’
It’s unlucky for Languedoc that its appellations stretch from east to west rather than north to south...
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Frescobaldi's Gorgona: A day on the prison island
Where prisoners make wine...
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Walls: Vacqueyras 2015 vs 2016 - how are they drinking now?
Matt Walls' expert advice on which wines to buy...
