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Finding balance and drinkability isn’t as easy compared to 2016 in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Credit: Matt Walls / Decanter Southern Rhône 2017 report: 'Structured and ageworthy wines'
Châteauneuf-du-Pape and much more...
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Vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Credit: Matt Walls / Decanter Rhône 2017: Full en primeur report
What to buy from the 2017 vintage...
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Vines in Crozes-Hermitage. Credit: Matt Walls / Decanter Northern Rhône 2017 report: 'A vintage for the cellar'
From all the key appellations...
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The top scoring wines from Rhône 2017 Credit: Malcolm Park food and drink / Alamy Stock Photo Best Rhône 2017 wines: The top scorers
Scoring 96 points and above...
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Carole Meredith with her vines, which include Syrah and Mondeuse Noire, rather than the typical Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Credit: Priscilla Upton The Decanter interview: Carole Meredith
Who changed the way that winemakers think about the history of grapes...
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Bolney Wine Estate Credit: Bolney Wine Estate Bolney Wine Estate merges with neighbouring vineyard
More than doubling the size of its vineyard...
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Castello di Perno at Monforte d'Alba, province of Cuneo Barolo: Entering a new era, plus 12 of the best worth seeking out
Barolo’s new faces have established peace between modernism and tradition...
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Californian Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 panel tasting results
The freshness that characterised this vintage on release is still evident...
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Screaming Eagle is one of Napa's most sought-after wines, with a notoriously long waiting list. Credit: Tim Jackson MW / Decanter Screaming Eagle: More than the sum of its parts
What makes Screaming Eagle tick? Tim Jackson MW looks at the component wines as well as the final blend...
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Château Dauzac. Credit: Hemis / Alamy Château Dauzac in Bordeaux to get new owner
Announcement expected following talks with French entrepreneur...
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Expert's Choice: White Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The quality and stature of Châteauneuf blanc can be just as impressive as the reds...
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Valdobbiadene under a dusting of winter snow Credit: Maurizio Parravicini Prosecco: Discovering the drier side
Richard Baudains explores the reasons why these wines are becoming drier...
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Château Branaire Ducru, St Julien Anson: Tasting Château Branaire-Ducru
Jane Anson re-visits this St-Julien estate....
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Sales of sparkling wine in the UK reached new highs in 2018 Credit: Cath Lowe / Decanter UK sparkling wine sales hit record high in 2018
A record high of almost £2.2bn in 2018...
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What to buy for special celebrations in 2019 Credit: Food and Drink Photos / Alamy Stock Photo Decanter’s guide to anniversary buys 2019
In search of that special bottle to mark a celebration in 2019?
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Discover Sicily: 20 great buys
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Corbières: 10 names to know plus top wines to try
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Credit: Cath Lowe/Decanter Hugh Johnson: 'Sheer curiosity drives me to taste every English bubbly I come across'
Should Champagne be worried?
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Balkan intrigue: regional spotlight plus 12 great reds worth seeking out
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Michaela Morris’ top fine wines of 2018
See Michaela's highest scoring wines of 2018...
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Best Champagnes of 2018 tasted by our experts
Great Champagnes to celebrate with...
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Credit: Hawke's Bay New Zealand Hawke's Bay: Beyond Gimblett Gravels
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Hush Heath's Balfour Rosé turned in an impressive result against strong competition. Credit: hushheath.com How does English sparkling wine compare to Champagne? Rosés
Are English sparklings closing the gap?
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Wine Legend: The Eyrie Vineyards, South Block Reserve Pinot Noir 1975
'A wine one wants to return to again and again...’
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Nyetimber's 1086 is one of the newest English deluxe cuvées. Credit: nyetimber.com How does English sparkling wine compare to Champagne? The vintage category
Where is your money best spent?
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How do the non vintage wines compare? Credit: Cath Lowe/ Decanter How does English sparkling wine compare to Champagne? The non-vintages
Non-vintage fizz from each side of the Channel face off against each other...
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Credit: Derek Wong / Alamy Stock Photo The Decanter interview: Paul Symington, CEO Symington Family Estates
Why the Douro must change...
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Credit: www.chateau-talbot.com Anson: Tasting 100 years of Château Talbot wines
From the historic 1919 vintage to the lauded 2010...
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Cristal Vinothèque undergoes extended ageing in the Louis Roederer cellars. Credit: Louis Roederer Cristal Vinothèque: The ultimate luxury fizz?
Can you get your hands on this extra-aged Cristal Champagne...
