The new Carmenère plus 12 of the best worth trying
Chilean winemakers have created a fresher, fruitier style of Carmenère...
Grape Varieties
From Aglianico to Zinfandel, find out all you need to know about vitis vinifera with Decanter’s A to Z guide to grape varieties.
New grapes on the block: Varieties to watch
A-C
Aglianico | Albariño | Assyrtiko | Cabernet Franc | Cabernet Sauvignon | Carignan | Carménère | Chardonnay | Chenin Blanc | Cinsault |
D-G
Dolcetto | Fiano | Friulano | Gamay | Gewürztraminer | Grenache/Garnacha | Grüner Veltliner
M-P
Malbec | Malagousia | Merlot | Montepulciano | Mourvèdre | Nebbiolo | Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio | Pinot Noir | Pinotage | Primitivo
R-S
Riesling | Sangiovese | Sauvignon Blanc | Shiraz/Syrah | Sémillon
T-Z
Tempranillo/Tinto Fino | Torrontés | Touriga Nacional | Verdicchio | Viognier | Zinfandel
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A taste of Howell Mountain: Tor Cimarossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2003-2016
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Top Italian Cabernet Franc
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From the archive: Stellenbosch: home of Cape Cabernet
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Santa Rita Hills AVA and must try wines
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From the archive: Expert's Choice - Alsace Pinot Gris
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From the archive: Crozes-Hermitage & St-Joseph panel tasting results
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David & Nadia: Swartland's finest Chenins?
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Larkmead Vineyards: Single site, multiple terroirs
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Rosso di Montalcino 2016 and 2017: Panel tasting results
Plenty of enjoyable and affordable drinking options...
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Californian premium Rhône-style reds
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Pintia Toro: Tasting the changes
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Getting to know red Hermitage
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The Chenin Blanc renaissance?
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Tasting the diversity of Rioja terroir
How different can wines from different vineyards in Rioja be?
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Wine Legend: Torres, Gran Coronas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 1970
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Dönnhoff: Profile and top wines rated
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Is pale rosé wine better quality? - ask Decanter
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Port 2017: Vintage guide and what to buy
Over 25 recommendations to buy from this top vintage...
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Best summer red wines to drink chilled
It's perfectly acceptable, and even enjoyable...
