Barragon has added a photo to the pool: Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/159484094@N05/52366015743/in/pool-52609756@N00

Barragon has added a photo to the pool: Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/159484094@N05/52363424532/in/pool-52609756@N00

ProWine Shanghai, a leading event for the wine and spirits industry in mainland China, took place from 12 to 14 November at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). Attracting 20,860 trade visitors, including importers, distributors, and HoReCa professionals, the event served as a dynamic platform for showcasing excellence in the global wine industry. Decanter took part with a display …

Lionel Messi receiving his 8th Ballon d’Or award in 2023. The new range includes a Syrah and a Primitivo, which were created in partnership with Switzerland-based MM Winemaker. These limited-edition wines are on sale for €60 (£50) per bottle at the MM Winemaker site. Messi is often referred to as the GOAT (greatest of all time) after breaking all manner …

Lirac In challenging years, it’s often the west bank of the southern Rhône that bears the brunt. But somehow, between the dry start, disease pressure and heatwave, Lirac managed to turn out a collection of very impressive wines in 2023. Not a subscriber? Sign up today to read the Rhône Report and all Premium articles. Use the code RHONE2023 at …

Shows plenty of verve and intensity, offering yuzu, mango and lemon curd notes at the core, plus accents of hops, vetiver and lemongrass. Vibrant acidity and plenty of momentum on the finish make this a showy wine, with a hint of crunchy sea salt that lingers. Drink now. 6,000 cases made. Source : d025dff404c362e78afbf0547234edbe

Clockwise from the top: Comté, Chaource, Pecorino and Explorateur – all friends of Champagne. Imagine you’ve been given a good bottle of Champagne: what do you pair with it? Maybe I’m doing you an injustice but my guess is that, whatever the style, you’re going to be pouring it as a prelude to a meal rather than as an accompaniment. …