Wine News
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Xavier Rousset MS unveils sparkling e-commerce site
Launching to the public this Friday 5th November, the website promises to host a selection of classics, grower Champagne, English sparkling and rare vintages, all at competitive prices.
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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Bibendum’s on-trade project gathers further pace
Three new estates have joined Bibendum's Bordeaux fine wine project, which was launched in partnership with négociant Compagnie Médocaine last year, including Châteaux Beychevelle, Troplong Mondot and Lynch-Bages.
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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WSET returns to mainland China
WSET resumes business in China...
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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Strong online sales boost Christmas trading at Berry Bros & Rudd
Average online order value increased by 19% year-on-year, with Berry Bros & Rudd’s online fine wine exchange [BBX] reporting a 25% increase compared to 2020.
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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Penfolds to release second rare wine NFT
The second rare release will comprise limited edition NFTs tied to 300 bottles of Penfolds Magill Cellar 3 Cabernet Shiraz from the 2018 vintage.
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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Sebastian Payne MW retires from The Wine Society
The Wine Society described Payne’s contribution to the business as ‘extraordinary’...
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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Freixenet Copestick acquires Bolney Wine Estate
The deal was completed on January 14, 2022...
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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Walls and Barnes reach André Simon Food & Drink Book Awards shortlist
The final 11-strong shortlist includes four drink books...
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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Château Lassègue names seventh-generation vigneron Nicolas Seillan as its new winemaker
Seillan will continue to work alongside his father, renowned vigneron Pierre Seillan...
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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AXA Millésimes appoints new technical director of Pichon Baron
Montégut takes over from Jean-René Matignon who announced his intention to retire last year...
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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Amanda Barnes wins John Avery Award for The South America Wine Guide
The book covers 70 wine regions and maps out in detail 40 wine regions...
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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Berry Bros marks HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with new Good Ordinary Claret label
The Platinum Jubilee limited edition run of 10,000 bottles will donate a percentage of its profits to charities...
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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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...
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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Californian Pinot Noir pioneer Josh Jensen passes away
Jensen was famed for producing elegant, silky Pinot Noirs at Calera Wine Company on the Central Coast...
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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Fine wine demand slows as recession fears mount, says Liv-ex
Market holds steady but price growth slowed in the second quarter of 2022, says Liv-ex...
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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Decanter Hall of Fame and Rising Star 2025 winners revealed
See this year's recipients...
By Chris Mercer Published
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The healing nature of wine harvest: A journey through manual labour and friendship
There's peace in getting your hands dirty...
By Eliza Dumais Last updated
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Decanter sponsors ‘Wine Professional of the Year’ at the 2025 BIH Spotlight Awards
Meet the four finalists...
By Julie Sheppard Published
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Willem Dafoe teams up with Laphroaig: Discover the flavours behind ‘The Taste’ campaign
Land-Ho..!
By Neil Ridley Last updated
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French vines take root in Mauritius: A taste of future vintages by 2028
The hope is for a first white and rosé vintage in 2028...
By Wendy Narby Last updated
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Exploring 2025’s harvest: Contrasts between Oregon and Washington regions
The 2025 vintage is nearly in the books...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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Police investigate grape heist as Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc go missing in Rheinhessen
German and French winemakers report missing grapes...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Dinner at Château Lafite sells for £11k in Sotheby’s auction
In aid of Bordeaux’s wine museum, Cité du Vin...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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A royal affair: California wines and historic spirits served at Trump’s state banquet
Special cocktail also mixed for Windsor Castle banquet...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Birds of prey protect wine grapes at England’s Rathfinny
Falcons patrol skies above Rathfinny Wine Estate...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Obituary: Jan Boland Coetzee, South African wine and rugby great
The South African wine and rugby legend passed away aged 80...
By Malu Lambert Published
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Château Latour 2012 re-released in a subdued market
Amid a wave of September fine wine releases...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Fake Champagne: Winemaker appeals conviction in fraud case
French court ruling challenged in high-profile case...
By Chris Mercer Published
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French wine harvest forecast for 2025 shows challenges, yet Burgundy and Jura thrive
Heat and drought mean France is set for a smaller crop than earlier predicted...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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What’s hot in the Swartland?
Discover the trends in South Africa's dynamic wine region...
By Malu Lambert Last updated
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Champagne, Bordeaux and Tuscany: Unmissable masterclasses at the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter London
Secure your seat at the table...
By Annona Dodoo Published
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‘Indiana Jones of ancient wine’ Patrick McGovern dies
McGovern died 23 August aged 80...
By Rupert Millar Last updated