Some of the Decanter World Wine Awards 2020, 2021 and 2022 medal winners are being promoted in Singapore both online and in-store in the first three months of 2023. Now until the end of February, enjoy up to 10% discounts when purchasing DWWA 2022 award-winning wines at Grand Cru, Wine Concierge. In March, 1855 The Bottle Shop will provide up …

The road into Santa Barbara’s Happy Canyon snakes around vineyards and a majestic oak, as vines show their winter silhouettes against the new growth of green below. Santa Barbara’s Happy Canyon is an unusual part of the Santa Ynez Valley that, by virtue of its topography, can ripen Bordeaux grape varieties in a traditionally cool-climate region better known for Pinot …

Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have crossed my doorstep recently. We can start this week with a bang, which is sort of what your nose …

California’s been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve been following these crazy winter storms from afar, and hoping for the best for you all. I’m also excited to visit soon, and very much looking forward to seeing family and friends in Sonoma, doing some surfing, going on climbing adventures, and visiting some of my favorite wine country. In anticipation, …

The vineyards of Kirchberg de Barr Grand Cru. Big news coming out of Alsace! From the 2022 vintage, two of its 51 grands crus will be authorised to label their Pinot Noir red wines as grand cru, in addition to the existing white wines permitted. This is a significant development in a region which, since 1975, has only awarded grand …

The Decanter in-house tasting team spends an awful lot of time out and about at tastings, finding new and exciting wines, or new vintages of existing wines, for everyday drinking. Here, we bring you 25 top picks that are all ready to drink now, available in the UK and priced at £20 or less. This month’s highlights Must-try red: Palliser …

Get through the working week, and it’s time to crack open something a little bit more special. As a companion selection to our wines under £20, the Decanter team has selected seven standout bottles that are sure to impress, all available in the UK and priced between £20 and £50. {“content”:”PHA+TXVzdC10cnkgcmVkOiA8c3Ryb25nPjxhIGhyZWY9Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmRlY2FudGVyLmNvbS93aW5lLXJldmlld3MvYXVzdHJhbGlhL3NvdXRoLWF1c3RyYWxpYS93eW5ucy1jb29uYXdhcnJhLWVzdGF0ZS1ibGFjay1sYWJlbC1jYWJlcm5ldC1zYXV2aWdub24tNjU1NzIiIHRhcmdldD0iX2JsYW5rIiByZWw9Im5vb3BlbmVyIG5vcmVmZXJyZXIiPld5bm5zIENvb25hd2FycmEgRXN0YXRlLCBCbGFjayBMYWJlbCBDYWJlcm5ldCBTYXV2aWdub24sIENvb25hd2FycmEsIFNvdXRoIEF1c3RyYWxpYSAyMDE5PC9hPjwvc3Ryb25nPjwvcD4KPHA+Cg==”} Wines for the weekend: January 2023 {} {“wineId”:”65570″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”65571″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} …

Aromatically engaging, with eucalyptus and briny olive notes paving the way, while river mint nuances dance around a rich core of blackberry and cassis. Lengthens out nicely midpalate, with iron-tinged minerality, singed orange peel and cocoa notes arriving on the finish around thick but well-integrated tannins. Distinctive for its savory qualities, but will have fans. Drink now through 2035. 1,800 …

Fresh and lively, with snappy lemon, anise and spice flavors that finish on a refreshing accent. Drink now. 2,500 cases made. Source : 58c708b19fa8891812f3fe02d7e8e459