For many people in the world of wine, Nicolas Joly needs no introduction. But the average wine lover may not have encountered Joly or his wines, as they exist, by design, far outside the mainstream of commercial wine. Joly lives and farms just outside the town of Savennières, in France’s Loire Valley. As a winegrower, he is known for two …

For decades, studies have linked light and moderate drinking to improved cardiovascular health. Modest amounts of alcohol have been found to increase HDL cholesterol (the “good” kind) and inhibit the formation of blood clots that can cause heart attack and stroke. But a recent study, published in June in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, claims we’ve been …

The grape leafhopper. An insect-borne disease has hit more than 80% of villages in Beaujolais, reports Sarah Neish in the Drinks Business, with producers forced to rip out vines. “Known as flavescence dorée, the disease is spread by leafhopper insects, which suck sap from the vines. It is thought that the pestilence has been able to spread more easily due to …

An electric storm lit up Lake Garda on 24 July 2023. Different parts of Italy – as well as other areas of Europe – have faced severe storms, heatwaves, wildfires and floods so far in 2023, leading to devastation of infrastructure and loss of life in some cases. In vineyards, extreme weather phenomena have added to winemakers’ concerns around the …

New York-based hedge fund MGG Investment Group announced in July that it, plus affiliated entities, had acquired the 342-hectare Spring Mountain Vineyard estate in Napa Valley. This week, MGG said it will now provide a major injection of capital to ‘revitalise’ the historic estate. The investment will include allowing the team to replant all 81 hectares (ha) currently under vine …

Prepare to be captivated once again as Decanter’s London Fine Wine Encounter makes its highly anticipated return this autumn, promising an exceptional journey for all wine enthusiasts. On Saturday, 11th November  The Landmark London will transform into a haven for esteemed wineries, providing the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable one-day experience.  Immerse yourself in the atmospheric all-day Grand Tasting with …

This summer’s best Provence rosés. This year’s tasting of Provence rosés highlighted that it is important to look beyond both the newest vintage and the limited definition of Provence. The wines are consistent in quality which guarantees Provence’s pre-eminent position as a rosé leader. Scroll down for Elizabeth Gabay MW’s top Provence rosé picks

In 1904, Mezzacorona united a handful of winegrowing families under the umbrella of a cooperative winery which has since been an example of quality-focus collaboration and mindful scalability. Since its inception, and having grown to a 1500-strong membership, the company has placed sustainability – environmental as well as social and economical – at the centre of its ethos. With 2900 …

Stephen Ross Dooley is perhaps the most influential, pioneering winemaker of the SLO Coast, California’s newest and coolest AVA. The son of two Midwest college professors, he is a 1977 graduate of UC Davis who quickly became assistant winemaker under Mike Martini at the Louis Martini Winery in Napa Valley. He also worked at Backberg Estate in South Africa’s Stellenbosch …

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Although children will not be tasting the wine (there’s always grape juice), there is an abundance of family-friendly Bordeaux activities for them to enjoy throughout the châteaux of the region designed just for them, plus plenty more that they can enjoy together with their parents. Out and about in the vineyard Just a stone’s throw from the beautiful town of …

Get through the working week, and it’s time to crack open something a little bit more special. As a companion selection to our 25 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+TXVzdC10cnkgb3JhbmdlOiA8c3Ryb25nPjxhIGhyZWY9Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmRlY2FudGVyLmNvbS93aW5lLXJldmlld3MvZnJhbmNlL2Fsc2FjZS9kb21haW5lLWpvc21leWVyLWxpYnJlLXNvdXMtbGUtY2llbC12aW4tZGUtZnJhbmNlLTIwMjAtNzIzMTAiIHRhcmdldD0iX2JsYW5rIiByZWw9Im5vb3BlbmVyIG5vcmVmZXJyZXIiPkRvbWFpbmUgSm9zbWV5ZXIsIExpYnJlIFNvdXMgbGUgQ2llbCwgQWxzYWNlLCBGcmFuY2UgMjAyMDwvYT48L3N0cm9uZz48L3A+CjxwPgo=”} Wines for the weekend: August 2023 {} {“wineId”:”69539″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”72309″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”72310″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”71078″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} …

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. On these pages 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 fizz: Filipa …

The legend lives on… Top Jamaican rum producer Appleton Estate pays homage to the discontinued J Wray & Nephew 17 Year Old – famed for its use in the first-ever Mai Tai cocktail – with its new Appleton Estate 17 Year Old Legend (Alc 49%). Appleton Master Blender Joy Spence referenced archived manuscripts and formulas, using four very rare distillates …

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Supple and plump with fruit, this Viognier offers cantaloupe, honeysuckle and spice flavors that finish with a rich, oily texture. Drink now. 838 cases made. Source : 11a9218ce5587fd16bec401734e41540

Complex and engaging, showing citrus peel, mountain herb and mineral notes amid a floral-tinged core of red berries, enlivened by fresh acidity and lingering around slightly chalky tannins. Drink now through 2030. 16,000 cases made, 4,000 cases imported. Source : 74473ada18b36a6ca89d9354f1e2d7ee