Burgundy’s biggest name in charity auctions had an impressive year, despite a challenging vintage. On Nov. 17, the 164th Hospices de Beaune charity wine auction raised a grand total of $15.2 million to support the Hospices Civils de Beaune hospital network. This is the fourth year the event, the world’s longest-running charity wine auction, has been organized by Sotheby’s. The …

Tasting wine at Decanter’s London Fine Wine Experience. America’s most established eastern wine region demonstrated its mastery and appeal in London, displaying what it does best with a selection of Riesling, while at the same time giving attendees a sense of the state’s range and versatility. While much of the wine world is focused on the US West Coast, the …

A devastating fire swept through the 800-year-old cathedral in April 2019, destroying the roof, the steeple and some of the vaulting. Workers have spent the past five years painstakingly rebuilding Notre-Dame Cathedral at a cost of €700m (£585m). The restoration is now complete, and the grand reopening will take place on Sunday 8 December. The Archbishop of Paris has selected …

Ploughing by horse, at Domaine de Beaurenard. While we were in the tasting room of La Vieille Julienne with Jean-Paul Daumen and his son Antoine, all of our mobile phones simultaneously sounded the same alarm. It was to warn people in the vicinity of the Rhône river that it was about to rise to dangerous levels due to storms in …

Penfolds wines On Saturday, 16 November, wine enthusiasts were treated to an extraordinary opportunity to delve into the illustrious world of Penfolds at the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) in London. This masterclass celebrated the legacy of one of the world’s most iconic wine brands, offering attendees a journey through Penfolds’ storied winemaking excellence. Penfolds brand ambassador Toby Amphlett led …

A quick guide to the best red wine temperatures Light-bodied, or ‘chillable’ reds: Serve these reds slightly chilled. Aim for around 12-13°C (54-56°F), but some can go down to 10°C, too Medium-bodied reds: Serve between 14 and 16°C (57-61°F) Full-bodied reds: Serve between 16 and 18°C (61-64°F) (cooler is probably better) What does ‘room temperature’ mean when serving red wine? …

Wine Paris 2025, the wine and spirit industry’s premier event, prepares to welcome the world to the ‘city of lights’. Credit: Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris Once again, Wine Paris has received the endorsement of producers from across the globe, giving the 2025 exhibition unprecedented international reach. Spread over three halls, the event will be dedicated to the 50 producer …

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‘While doing some work for a canned wine brand, I started to explore the world of alternative packaging formats. Wine boxes have obvious appeal to those who want to drink more sustainably, generating 90% less carbon emissions than the equivalent amount in bottles, but I had a long-held assumption that boxed wine means lower quality. If I had that misconception, …

DISCLAIMER: You won’t find scores in my wines stories. I’ll tell you with words and you have permission to salivate and give them a try. We should find our own groove, because every palate is as unique as our own fingerprints. Holidays With Italian White Wines This is especially dedicated to anyone Italian, who’s celebrating […] The post Holidays With …