Grape Varieties
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What is ‘blanc de noirs’?White wine made from black grapes...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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What does ‘frizzante’ mean?And is it any different from spumante?...
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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Left and Right Bank Bordeaux: What is the difference?Is it just geography that separates Bordeaux's two famous vineyard regions?
By Georgie Hindle Last updated
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Top five best value Grosses Gewächs to tryGreat value from Germany...
By Caro Maurer MW Published
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Wine with turkey: A food pairing guideBe wary of too much tannin, but acidity is your friend...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Burgundy 2024: What to expect from a topsy-turvy vintageHigh rainfall and low sunshine make for a very different year...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Alto Adige: 24 expert-rated wines to tryOver 20 wines picked from over 20 varieties...
By Richard Baudains Published
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Andrew Jefford investigates: Is Germany truly the new ‘Pinot Paradise’ for wine lovers?An example of 'quiet change' in a warming climate...
By Andrew Jefford Last updated
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Chablis 2024 vintage report: The must-buy wines from classic but tiny cropDiscover buying tips from our expert...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Willamette Valley: Three must-know producers flying under the radarThree of the valley's top producers...
By Clive Pursehouse Published
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Domaine Anne Gros: From Burgundy to Languedoc with elegance and finesseBurgundy lovers should get to know this producer...
By Charles Curtis MW Last updated
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St-Joseph 2024: The best wines brimming with peppery spiceAn early-drinking vintage with fragrance and delicacy...
By Matt Walls Published
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Málaga: How this Spanish region was rediscoveredThe golden era of Málaga wines was lost to history, but intrepid winemakers are exploring the region’s mountainous extremes anew.
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published
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Crozes-Hermitage 2024: Our expert’s picks in a year where selection is keyTough times for this appellation, with a few glimmers of hope...
By Matt Walls Published
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Merlot wine quiz: Test your knowledge of this famous grape varietyHow well do you know this 'noble' variety?
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Hermitage 2024: Elegant reds but a vintage where white wines reign supremeLook out for the whites...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Spätburgunder: Panel tasting resultsA parade of exceptional Pinots...
By Caro Maurer MW Last updated
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Valpolicella Classico: Panel tasting resultsIn fair Verona...
By Michael Garner Last updated
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The different shades of Cahors: The region’s Malbec rebirth and 12 recommendationsRejuvenated and raised anew...
By Andy Howard MW Last updated
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Smell: How our most overlooked sense can ground usExploring the rhythms of seasons and scent...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Cool Barolo: The sites and techniques driving fresher styles in PiedmontThe hills are alive...
By Tiziano Gaia Last updated
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Mining for value in the Napa Valley: Over 20 of the best wines for under $75The people all considered these, the values of the valley...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Last updated
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Vietti: Producer profileMichela Morris profiles the famed producer, based in Castiglione Falletto...
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Côte-Rôtie & Condrieu 2024: An early drinking vintageChallenges in Rhône's northern extremities...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Cornas & St-Péray 2024: A vintage that yielded wines of charm and eleganceA few names rose to the top this year...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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How I fell in love with Spanish wine – Nine insiders share their Proustian memoriesThe experts' Spanish wine madeleines...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Fresh off the wine press: The ‘other’ nouveau wines bringing joyous revelry in NovemberPlayful frivolity abounds...
By Amber Gardner Published
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Four decades of Guado al Tasso: A Decanter Fine Wine Encounter masterclassHype for Cabernet Franc...
By James Button Published
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Why 2023 is a must-have vintage for Beaujolais loversA vintage not to be missed...
By Charles Curtis MW Last updated
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Secret Beaujolais: Our expert guide to must-visit wineries and restaurantsInsider travel tips for this underrated French region...
By Natasha Hughes MW Last updated
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Discover perfect wine pairings for pork: A guide to flavour harmonyFrom a hearty roast to bangers and mash...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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What do you know about Willamette Valley? A Pinot Noir lover’s quizTest your knowledge...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated