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On Saturday 24 February 2024, we invite all wine enthusiasts to join us at the luxurious setting of The Landmark London Hotel for the return of the Decanter Italy Experience, an extraordinary one-day event bringing together exceptional wines from all over Italy. Sip on incredible vintages, connect with the remarkable talents behind the labels, sample Italian delicacies, and take the …

Winemaker & Co-CEO Brent Stone Founded in 1991 by Ed King, the King Estate is today the largest certified biodynamic vineyard in North America. With the recent purchase of the Pfeiffer Vineyard, it now has 535 acres of estate vineyards in the Willamette Valley southwest of Eugene, Oregon, 465 acres of which are Demeter certified biodynamic.  In addition King Estate …

Wine drinkers are increasingly turning to whites and rosés, which together now account for more than half of consumption, according to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV). White wine consumption has been growing ‘at a relatively fast pace’ since 2010, driven by demand for sparkling wine, the OIV said in a report on colour trends since the start …

The post Is Predappio Ready for Prime Time? (A Deep Dive Into Romanga’s Top-Tier Sangiovese Reds) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. There’s a movement afoot in Italy’s Romagna to get Predappio Sangiovese—long the jewel in the crown of the region’s top reds, thanks to the diverse ochre and brown calcareous clay and yellow sand soils of its vineyards (thought …

Valley in Setúbal Peninsula, Portugal Located south of Lisbon, on the other side of the Tagus estuary, the Setu?bal district’s abundance of sunshine, sea and sand make it not only a popular holiday destination but a region where Castela?o, a native Portuguese red grape variety thrives. It has famously done so since the middle of the 19th century, when Jose? …

It’s 20 years since US psychologist Barry Schwartz wrote The Paradox of Choice – Why More is Less, a book which addresses a particular anxiety prevalent in modern society. Schwartz argues that having more choice, rather than opening up opportunities, instead leaves us with a sense of powerlessness. It’s a sentiment that will be familiar to anyone who’s scrolled through …

Vicky Guenes, Head Chef and owner of the three Michelin star restaurant, Zilte Being part of the three Michelin star pantheon is not something many chefs can claim – especially not if they’re self-taught and have no background in hospitality. That’s what makes Viki Geunes engineer-turned-chef so exceptional. Alongside Viviane Plaquet, his wife and business partner, Geunes has trailblazed a …

Covenant owner and winemaker Jeff Morgan Covenant founding winemaker Jeff Morgan, 70, is both driven and eccentric. He favours the underdog. Take rosé, for instance. Morgan played an outsized role in jump-starting the rosé renaissance in America more than 20 years ago – long before it was fashionable. Not only did Morgan co-found SoloRosa, the first American winery dedicated solely …

The Wiston Hamper for Two Decanter’s selection of 24 wine-themed gift ideas Exton Park 60 Above and 60 Below Prestige Pack Exton Park 60 Above and 60 Below Prestige Pack £225 Exton Park A fascinating comparison, this limited-edition pack (only 150 produced) features two bottles of the Hampshire winery’s Blanc de Blancs 2014. Both have spent six years ageing on …

Polished and elegant, with a mix of Granny Smith apple, kumquat and verbena notes underscored by flinty minerality and salted butter. Shows snappy acidity that offsets the concentration, while smoke wafts through the lengthy finish. Drink now through 2032. Source : e5ca6e1ca4a48baa2d68478832f09a67

As 2024 approaches, the American wine industry isn’t sure how things are going—much like the American consumer. Contrary to most economists’ predictions last year, the U.S. economy has not entered a recession so far. Inflation has slowed; consumer spending continues to be strong. At the same time, costs are still higher than a year ago, wages have not kept pace …

Few things are as captivating to Burgundy lovers as a packed auction selling more than 750 barrels of the Côte d’Or’s greatest wines from the latest vintage. Last month, the historic Hospices de Beaune wine auction, conducted by Sotheby’s, raised a grand total of $27.4 million at its 163rd sale. The amount marks the second-highest total in the event’s history, …

The firm has embarked upon an ambitious expansion drive this year, having also snapped up fellow e-commerce player Barcart in June. Flaviar said that the acquisition of Wine-Searcher ‘cements its dominant position as the global leader in beverage alcohol’. Wine-Searcher is a leading database for wine enthusiasts, which provides information about thousands of wines, including price and availability. ‘This is …

Researchers described the algorithm as a ‘100% reliable model’ that could be used to combat counterfeiting within the fine wine trade. A team from the University of Geneva in Switzerland used artificial intelligence to assess the chemical composition of 80 red wines from seven different châteaux. They used wines from 12 different vintages between 1990 and 2007, all from renowned …

ProWine Shanghai, the leading wine and spirits industry trade fair in the Chinese mainland, was held from 8-10 November at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). First launched as ProWine China in 2013, the event celebrated its 10th anniversary this year after postponement due to the pandemic in 2022. Decanter has exhibited with Decanter World Wine Awards medal winners …

Chablis 2021: 4.5/5 ‘It was a very good vintage with extremely healthy grapes’ – Vincent Dauvissat Chablis 2021: wine of the vintage Domaine Vincent Dauvissat, Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru After a week spent in Chablis tasting 375 wines, it is clear that 2022 is a very good year – and potentially an excellent one. Although a warm and very …

Rich and savory up front, with notes of mesquite smoke, cured tobacco, cedar and game, this transitions on the plush, creamy palate to show finely meshed aromas and flavors of macerated raspberry, plum skin, dried cherry and tea rose. Reveals light, chewy tannins on the lively, spiced finish. Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional. Best from 2024 through 2029. …

We’ve read and reported on several books on wine and food this year.  The following is a selection of books we highly recommend. Italy by Ingredient by Viola Buitoni.  The focus of this book is on using fresh ingredients to prepare flavorful food.  The recipes are “doable” by the average, experienced cook and the food photos are spectacular.  Here’s our …

As is true every year, there were many fine wine releases from California in 2023.  Here are some of the top producers and their wines that we reviewed in our articles.  In addition, we reviewed numerous excellent producers and their wines in Report 96 The Wines and Vineyards of the SLO Coast. Smith-Madrone wines from Spring Mountain above Napa Valley:  …

In 2022-23, the IWR published comprehensive reports on the wines of Greece’s major wine regions.    The Peloponnese is a large, Greek wine growing region famous for producing Agiorgitiko, Moschophilero, and Malvasia.  Our Report 93 on Wines of the Peloponnese gives many wine recommendations.  Here are just a few. Gaia Agiorgitiko PDO Nemea:  Greece’s prime region for producing Agiorigitko is Nemea, …