Panel tastings
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Best New Zealand Pinot Noir under £20 – 12 to tryTasted by our experts...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Expert’s choice: Sonoma ChardonnayLeaner or richer styles, Sonoma caters for both...
By Ronan Sayburn MS Last updated
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Chilean Pinot Noir: panel tasting results'There are excellent wines, and some bargains to be had...'
By Peter Richards MW Published
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Premium Argentinian Malbec: panel tasting results87 wines tasted...
By Alistair Cooper MW Published
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Bobal wines: panel tasting resultsProducing fresh, fruity reds and rosés in a variety of styles, Spain’s Bobal grape is ready to step into the spotlight.
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Last updated
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Albariño versus Alvarinho: panel tasting resultsOne grape variety, two countries; but what’s the difference?
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published
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Cru Beaujolais 2019: panel tasting results187 wines tasted with impressive quality overall
By Andy Howard MW Published
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Brunello di Montalcino 2015: panel tasting results2015 was hailed as a standout vintage for Brunello di Montalcino. Decanter’s tasting reveals both the benefits and drawbacks of its surprisingly fruit-forward, approachable, younger-drinking style.
By Michael Garner Last updated
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Picpoul de Pinet: Panel tasting resultsIt's popularity has grown over the last decade, and it's strength is consistency. Andrew Jefford reports back from our panel tasting...
By Andrew Jefford Last updated
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Best value Sancerre under £15Find the best deals from our panel tasting...
By Tina Gellie Last updated
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Champagne panel tasting: Bottles to look for under £40Our experts rate grower and own-label Champagnes under £40...
By Andy Howard MW Last updated
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Traditional Method Italian sparkling wines: Panel tasting resultsOur judges enjoyed the quality and consistency of these excellent sparkling wines from around Italy, though there was a measure of frustration at a lack of availability...
By Michael Garner Last updated
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Chardonnay in South America: panel tastingThe evolution of Chardonnay in South America has produced a number of different styles with the best showing character, minerality and freshness says Decanter's panel of judges.
By Patricio Tapia Last updated
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Spain’s indigenous whites: panel tasting resultsIn an eclectic tasting with several surprises, Spain proved its indigenous grapes have plenty to offer white wine lovers, with tremendous range and character to suit all pockets.
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published
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Wines of the Year 2020: red and rosé winesA mouth-watering list of great red and rosé wines to try...
By Tina Gellie Last updated
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Rioja gran reserva: Panel tasting resultsRioja gran reserva can be a confusing category, but it does deliver consistent quality and is an accessible starting point for those who want to learn about aged wines.
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published
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California reds under £30 / $30: Panel tasting resultsIs there a middle-ground in California for pricing?
By Tina Gellie Last updated
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Wines of the Year 2020: sparkling, sweet and fortified winesFrom Champagne to Tasmania, here some delicious options to try
By Ines Salpico Published
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Wines of the Year 2020: white winesThere are plenty of exciting styles to discover...
By Tina Gellie Published
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Wines of the Year 2020: Top scorersFrom classics to lesser-known styles, these wines are worth seeking out...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Decanter’s top Panel Tasting wines 2020The top-scoring wines tasted by our expert panels in 2020...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Non-Vintage Champagne: Panel tasting resultsOur judges were impressed with the quality on show in this tasting...
By Anne Krebiehl MW Published
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California Cabernet 2016: Panel tasting resultsUnquestionably one of the finest vintages for California Cabernet Sauvignon in the past two decades...
By Tina Gellie Published
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Panel tasting: Best Prosecco Conegliano ValdobbiadenesBy Andy Howard MW Last updated
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South American Syrah: Panel tastings resultsThere is quality and consistency in South American Syrah
By Peter Richards MW Published
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St-Emilion and Pomerol 2015: Panel tasting resultsBalance, restraint and drinkability run through these Right Bank reds
By Jane Anson Published
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Valpolicella Ripasso and Ripasso-style reds: Panel tasting resultsThere's plenty of potential for Veneto’s ripasso and ripasso-style red wines
By Michael Garner Last updated
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Loire Sauvignon Blanc: Panel tasting resultsSancerre was the clear star of the tasting...
By Jim Budd Published
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Chianti Classico Riserva & Gran Selezione 2015 & 2016: Panel tasting resultsWhat is it that distinguishes these two highest-quality categories from the rest?
By Monty Waldin Last updated
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Corbières Reds: Panel tasting resultsCorbières is the Langueodc’s sphinx: enormous, haunting and enigmatic
By Andrew Jefford Published
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Barolo 2006: Panel tasting resultsFreshness and precision in the best examples...
By Stephen Brook Published
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Affordable Rioja £10-£20: Panel tasting resultsIt’s a time of change for Spain’s most famous wine region
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published