Grape Varieties
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The story of Timorasso, the Piedmont grape brought back from near-extinctionOnce the rarest of Piedmont's white varieties...
By Alessandra Piubello Published
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White Burgundy starter pack: How to figure out what you likeGetting to grips with white Burgundy, it's as easy as 1, 2, 3...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Pineau d'Aunis: The exciting renaissance of this rare Loire grapeJuiciness bottled...
By Sara Keene Published
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Panel tasting results: Great-value Right Bank Bordeaux in the spotlightAccessible and affordable Bordeaux...
By Andy Howard MW Published
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Petit Manseng in Virginia – why this grape could be the state's new signature varietyA new home-from-home across the ocean for this variety...
By Sedale McCall Published
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The mystery of the golden grape variety at the heart of EuropeA grape of many names and guises...
By Caroline Gilby MW Published
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Grape escapes – off the beaten track in DalmatiaA trip down the coast...
By Beth Willard Published
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Alto Piemonte is home to Piedmont's ‘other Nebbiolo’, and deserves more attentionYou’ve heard of Barolo, and you’ve almost certainly heard of Barbaresco. There’s a chance you’ve already crossed paths with Roero – but have you ever heard of Alto Piemonte?
By James Button Published
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International Chardonnay DayTop Chardonnay wines to celebrate International Chardonnay Day.
By Martin Green Published
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Panel tasting results: The best Picpoul de Pinets offering texture, flavour and freshnessLithesome Languedoc whites...
By Natalie Earl Published
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Sonoma Chardonnay beyond the stereotypes: 20 great bottles that show the spectrum of terroir-driven stylesA symphony of flavour...
By Ana Carolina Quintela Published
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An expert explains why the time to discover Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay is nowA quality-to-price ratio to die for...
By Emma Jenkins MW Published
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Bourgogne Passetoutgrains: A taste of Burgundy as it once was and why it deserves its revivalA dash of Gamay does wonders for the wallet...
By Sophie Thorpe Published
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Pinot Grigio Day: Award-winning wines to tryCelebrate International Pinot Grigio Day with award-winning wines from DWWA...
By Martin Green Published
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Trentino emerges: A whole new world to discover in the DolomitesThe pearl of the Dolomites...
By Richard Baudains Published
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Willamette Valley Wine Auction 2026: A critic's preview of this year's winesAnnual event reaches its first decade...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Published
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Trailblazers of the Willamette Valley: The origins of Oregon wineDedication to both soil and soul...
By Clive Pursehouse Published
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Panel tasting results: Unadulterated, unoaked Italian reds brimming with freshnessVibrancy and vitality bottled...
By Michelle Cherutti Kowal MW Published
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Stone & Smoke: Italy's sensational Sauvignon BlancsTerroir focus and freshness across the Italian boot...
By Tom Hyland Published
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Soul of the South: Italy's wild, chaotic and creative southern winesEmbrace the strange...
By Jason Millar Published
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World Marselan DayA French scientist created Marselan in 1961, and it’s now one of China’s flagship grape varieties ...
By Martin Green Published
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New Nebbiolo releases that show this grape's light-hearted sideA brighter shade of pale red...
By Michaela Morris Published
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International Viognier DayViognier is renowned for its rich texture, rounded mouthfeel and heady aromas of apricot, peach and honeysuckle...
By Martin Green Published
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'My 12 Best Napa Chardonnays of All Time' – our expert picks a dozen greatsTwelve wines to rival the best around...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Published
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$15 white Burgundy and magnums of Riesling: What our Burgundy expert drinks at homeIt's not all Burgundy actually...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Panel tasting results: Multifaceted Verdicchio laden with soulA showcase of brilliant Italian whites...
By Jason Millar Published
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The best wines to try on Malbec World DayTop scoring Malbec wines from Decanter World Wine Awards...
By Martin Green Last updated
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Barbaresco 2023 & Riserva 2021: Our expert recommendationsDiscover how this rollercoaster vintage yielded deliciously drinkable Barbarescos.
By Michaela Morris Published
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Panel tasting results: Superb Alsace grand cru Rieslings from two unique vintagesA brace of thrilling vintages...
By Thierry Meyer Published
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Our Barolo Riserva 2020 recommendations: ‘Immediate harmony and instant enjoyment’With some stellar late releases...
By Michaela Morris Published
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Barolo 2022: Our top value findsGoing back to the classics...
By Michaela Morris Published
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Barolo 2022: Our guide to the ‘against-all odds’ vintageGetting to grips with a tricky vintage...
By Michaela Morris Published