Daily Archives: November 1, 2023

How Has War Impacted Israel’s Wine Harvest? A Time of Fear and Pain

When members of Hamas crossed the border of Gaza and launched attacks against Israelis on the morning of Oct. 7, winemaker Victor Schoenfeld quickly learned that a number of his employees at Golan Heights Winery were being called back to military service immediately. That included his son, Shai, who is currently serving his mandatory military service at an Air Force …

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Early Morning Light

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Treasury Wine Estates Buys Daou Vineyards For Up To $1 Billion—What Did the Deal for the Paso Robles Winery Include?

Treasury Wine Estates has made another move in the luxury California wine category, agreeing to acquire Paso Robles-based Daou Vineyards in a deal with a potential final price tag of $1 billion. The deal includes an initial payout of $900 million, with an additional $100 million if Daou reaches certain goals. The acquisition includes the Daou brand, Daou Mountain Estate …

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Leinsweiler Hof

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great Autumn

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DWWA 2024 entries open: A global benchmark for wine quality

Already the world’s largest wine competition, Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) continues to grow annually – the last edition seeing a record 18,250 wines judged from 57 countries. ‘It’s not too much of an exaggeration to say that if the wine world does have a sort of unique benchmark, it might well be DWWA,’ said co-chair Andrew Jefford. ‘If you …

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Unearthing Ribera del Duero

Ribera del Duero landscape | Hugging the banks of the Duero river in Spain’s northwest, with a range of altitudes and aspects, Ribera del Duero’s patchwork of terroirs is a winemaker’s playground. The grape that dominates here is Tempranillo, known as Tinto Fino, with producers often blending across different sites to achieve balance and complexity, while others pick from a …

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A drink with… Nicola Bates

Nicola Bates has spent the past five years as external affairs and strategy director at the Portman Group. It serves as the regulator for alcohol labelling, packaging and promotion in the UK, clamping down on outrageous drinks such as Fok Hing Gin, Ménage à Trois Midnight wine and Cosa Nostra Scotch whisky, which was presented in a bottle shaped like …

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Don’t miss the Decanter Wine Club Holiday Offer

Our much anticipated holiday shipment has landed, and we have an exciting offer to share with new members. We have partnered with Gabriel Glas, the go-to choice for many Michelin Star restaurants and prestigious wineries, to ensure our new subscribers enjoy every sip from the perfect vessel. As a special gift to our new members, you’ll receive a complimentary set …

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Decanter magazine latest issue: November 2023

Inside the November 2023 issue of Decanter magazine: FEATURES Winter party wines: 25 at £20 or under This great-value selection, handpicked by the Decanter team, is guaranteed to get the party started NV redefined Tom Hewson on why the non-vintage category has never been more exciting Ten reasons to rediscover Languedoc Natalie Earl urges us to rethink this vibrant and …

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Picpoul de Pinet report 2023: Latest releases tasted

Piquepoul grapes ripening. Picpoul de Pinet 2022 vintage rating:  4.5 / 5 An electrifying, savoury scent meets my nostrils as I wind down the car window: wet rocks, mossy greenness, a briny tang; it’s the smell of the sea. I can’t see it yet, all I can see are neat rows of trellised vines blurring past, on a flat expanse …

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