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  1. Wine
  2. Grape Varieties
  3. Cinsault

Cinsault

  • nouveau wines

    Fresh off the wine press: The ‘other’ nouveau wines bringing joyous revelry in November

    Playful frivolity abounds...

    By Amber Gardner Published 20 November 25

  • value South American reds

    Value South American reds: Panel tasting results

    South American reds that impress for quality and value...

    By Peter Richards MW Last updated 23 April 25

  • Old vine Grenache in The Cutting vineyard Barossa Valley

    Rhône ranging: The evolution of Australia’s red Rhône varieties

    Grenache leads the charge as Rhône grapes take root...

    By Matt Walls Last updated 6 September 24

  • Domaine Danjou-Banessy

    Walls: Domaine Danjou-Banessy, rising star of Roussillon

    Wines to make your heart race...

    By Matt Walls Last updated 9 April 24

  • South Africa Cinsault

    Expert’s Choice: South Africa Cinsault – the 30 wines to try

    Great buys to drink and cellar from across the Cape…

    By Malu Lambert Published 9 December 23

  • Lirac and Tavel 2021

    Lirac & Tavel 2019: Report and top scoring wines

    There was surprise at the quality of Lirac and Tavel wines in 2019 given the hot vintage conditions with Matt Walls finding some very good whites and rosés.

    By Matt Walls Last updated 9 June 23

  • Southern French rosé

    Southern French rosé: 10 myths debunked

    The reappraisal of rosé...

    By Elizabeth Gabay MW Last updated 30 September 22

  • Domaine Font de Courtedune

    Walls’ hidden gems: Domaine Font de Courtedune, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    'Tradition is the wisdom of the many'

    By Matt Walls Published 9 August 22

  • Gigondas-IR_05364_A5-1.jpg

    Southern Rhône 2019 report plus top scoring wines

    Despite extremely hot and dry conditions, the 2019 vintage has produced plenty of delicious, rich and vivid wines that are well worth buying from the southern Rhône says Matt Walls.

    By Matt Walls Last updated 29 June 22

  • Bandol

    Bandol: regional profile and 20 top wines to try

    An in-depth look at this exciting region plus the names and wines to know...

    By Elizabeth Gabay MW Published 26 June 22

  • César Perrin

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

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

    By Matt Walls Last updated 10 May 22

  • Tavel

    Walls: Tavel and its unexpected revolution

    Rosé rising - read about the resurgence of Tavel...

    By Matt Walls Published 26 April 22

  • Cinsault - top South African bottles

    Cinsault: South Africa’s new star from old vines

    Lighter-style reds from ancient bushvines…

    By Tina Gellie Last updated 28 September 21

  • Cinsault wines

    Cin City – London’s first comprehensive Cinsault tasting

    Cinsault’s star has finally risen says Matt Walls

    By Matt Walls Last updated 28 September 21

  • Jean-Baptiste Meunier, Moulin de la Gardette

    Walls’ hidden gems: Moulin de la Gardette, Gigondas

    Matt Walls uncovers organic, Gigondas-based producer Moulin de la Gardette and tastes eight of its wines.

    By Matt Walls Last updated 27 July 21

  • Donovan-Rall-Swartland

    Donovan Rall: six new releases from this South African star

    The latest wines from this Swartland-based winemaker…

    By Tina Gellie Published 9 June 21

  • Musar.jpg

    Chateau Musar – Defying time

    Wines stretching back to 1974...

    By Christelle Guibert Last updated 1 July 20

  • Studio Miraval rosé

    Pitt and Jolie-owned Miraval to launch ‘Studio’ rosé wine

    Earmarked for a global launch this March...

    By Chris Mercer Published 29 January 19

  • Cinsault

    Cinsault: It’s not just a backing singer

    By Alistair Cooper MW Last updated 30 July 18

  • Château de Beaucastel wines

    Château de Beaucastel wines for your cellar

    Including five vintages of rare Hommage à Jacques Perrin...

    By Christelle Guibert Last updated 27 November 17

  • Château de Pibarnon

    Chateau de Pibarnon to release ‘year round’ rosé cuvée

    By Jane Anson Last updated 20 July 16

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    Decanter travel guide: Stellenbosch, South Africa

    By Angela Lloyd Last updated 17 August 15

  • Miraval, Provence

    Anson on Thursday: Miraval and the fight for Provence

    By Jane Anson Last updated 12 August 15

  • DWWA 14 International Trophy, Château Cesseras France Languedoc Roussillon Minervois

    DWWA 2014 International Trophies: Red Rhône Varietals over £15

    By Decanter Staff Last updated 12 August 15

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    Jefford on Monday: Remembering Serge

    Just as there is no wine quite like Château Musar, so there will never be another winemaker like Serge Hochar. Let me try to explain why.

    By Andrew Jefford Last updated 12 August 15

  • southern-rhone

    First taste: Rhone wines – Matt Walls picks six to try

    Regional body InterRhone, which is the professional body that promotes AOC Rhone wines, recently held its annual seminar and tasting in London. Here are my top six wines from those present.

    By Matt Walls Last updated 12 August 15

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