The TJ Martell Foundation Annual Napa’s Best Cellars Dinner To Honor Esteemed Wine Industry Veteran, Remi Cohen, CEO of Domaine Carneros in Napa, at the Silverado Resort, on Thursday November 16, 2023. T.J. Martell Foundation is the music industry’s leading foundation, which provides funds for innovative cancer research. It is thrilled to announce the honoree […] The post TJ Martell …

World wine production is set to fall 7% this year to the lowest since 1961 after extreme weather impacted all major growing regions, according to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV). The world is expected to produce around 244 million hl of wine in 2023, from last year’s 262 million hl, which was already below average, the Paris-based …

Throughout the year, Decanter’s experts receive exclusive first tastes of the top new Champagnes, and as the festive season approaches, our correspondent Tom Hewson brings you his verdict on a clutch of superb, just-released cuvées. Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for the latest Champagnes released this autumn

Anne Krebiehl MW, Justin Knock MW and Dirceu Vianna Junior MW tasted 139 wines, with 2 outstanding, 101 highly recommended and 36 recommended. Americas Pinot Noir: Panel tasting scores 139 wines tasted Exceptional 0 Outstanding 2 Highly recommended 101 Recommended 36 Commended 0 Fair 0 Poor 0 Entry criteria: Producers and UK agents were invited to submit their current-release, dry, …

Simon J Woolf is the joint Regional Chair for Balkans, Caucasus Region and Croatia & Slovenia at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2024. Simon J Woolf, DWWA Regional Chair Simon J Woolf Simon J Woolf is an award-winning English author and wine writer, currently based in The Netherlands. An acknowledged expert on the subject of natural wine, he’s written …

Nizza vineyard Does Nebbiolo have a rival in the hills of northwest Italy? Certamente: it is the noble Barbera grape. In the 21st century, Barbera emerged as one of Piedmont’s most glamorous and fashionable red varieties, producing ripe, bold red wines of impeccable balance and poise. One of the most important sources of these delectable reds is Barbera d’Asti. Here, …

The bid has reached 90% shareholder acceptance and has been declared ‘unconditional’, which triggers the mandatory purchase of the English wine producer. Lizzy Rudd, chair of Berry Bros & Rudd, said: ‘We are delighted to confirm this exciting joint venture with Symington Family Estates. Together, we are committed to sustainable viticulture and winemaking, and we believe that this business, which …

Over the past year, we’ve embarked on a fantastic exploration of Franciacorta through the eyes of some of the world’s most renowned sommeliers. From London to New York, the sommeliers we interviewed were unanimous in their appreciation for the Traditional Method sparkling wine from Lombardy, which has earned pride of place on their wine lists. Another recurring theme was the …

Last month, Beijing agreed to review the tariffs of up to 218% imposed on Australian wine. Wine exporters hoping for a positive outcome were given a major boost this week after the countries’ leaders agreed to stabilise relations. After the meeting, Albanese told reporters: ‘I noted very much unimpeded trade was in the interest of both countries, was good for …

Malaysian-born Mason Ng is wine director of Singapore wine lounge and wine academy Park90, leading a team of 19 sommeliers across Singapore, Taiwan and Japan. In 2019, Mason passed his Advanced Sommelier qualification and was crowned Best Sommelier of Singapore as well as South East Asia at the age of 24, the youngest in the history of the competition. In …

This offers a gorgeous kaleidescope of fruit — kumquat, yellow plum, starfruit and quince — atop a bed of silky-fine mineral notes and subtly bitter tannins. Honeyed, full and rich, with a refined texture and a very long finish edged in piecrust and toast, showing acid verve and impressive structure. Drink now through 2030. 130 cases made, 50 cases imported. …

A medium-bodied red, revealing roasted plum, black cherry preserves and melted licorice layered with a savory underpinning of smoke, cedar and singed sage, with chewy tannins. Pinotage, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Drink now. 125,000 cases made, 3,500 cases imported. Source : b1bf35d4571c9c80c78f586b981bb57e