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The UN has recognised regenerative agriculture as ‘one of the most effective ways to make food systems more sustainable’ (‘Rethinking food systems’, June 2021). And it’s gaining traction in wine production, too. In 2021, Cheval Blanc published a manifesto committing to a radical shift to agroecology – the principles of which marry with those of regenerative agriculture. Whether wheat or …

Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have crossed my doorstep recently. This week I’ve got a couple more wines from the Edio Vineyards label by Delfino …

Elizabeth Gabay MW, Poppy de Courcy-Wheeler and Justin Howard-Sneyd MW tasted 158 wines, with 2 Outstanding and 30 Highly Recommended. Languedoc whites: Panel tasting scores 158 wines tasted Exceptional 0 Outstanding 2 Highly recommended 30 Recommended 114 Commended 12 Fair 0 Entry criteria: Producers and UK agents were invited to submit current-release, still white wines from any of the AOPs …

Austria’s Wachau Valley is one of the wine world’s more striking landscapes. It’s also one of the more tenuous. A whole generation of farmers, used to the difficult, unforgiving work of farming the steep, terraced slopes are finding that their children are uninterested in carrying on their work, and many vineyards, like the one in the foreground of this image …

Pemilihan Kepala Daerah: Kandidat Populer Unggul di Beberapa ini menjadi sorotan publik seiring dengan munculnya sejumlah kandidat populer yang berhasil unggul di berbagai daerah. Beberapa kandidat yang memiliki rekam jejak baik, popularitas tinggi, serta program-program inovatif berhasil menarik perhatian masyarakat dan mendominasi survei elektabilitas di daerah masing-masing. Fenomena ini menunjukkan perubahan signifikan dalam peta politik lokal, di mana pemilih cenderung …

Musisi Muda Cetak Rekor Baru di Platform Streaming dengan kabar sukses seorang musisi muda yang berhasil mencetak rekor baru di platform streaming. Dengan usianya yang belum genap 25 tahun, musisi ini berhasil menarik perhatian jutaan pendengar di seluruh dunia melalui lagu-lagu yang viral dan penuh emosi. Berkat bakatnya yang luar biasa dan gaya bermusik yang segar, ia tidak hanya meraih …

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 Italian & White Wines This is especially dedicated to anyone Italian, who’s celebrating […] The post Holidays & …

Thanksgiving Comfort & Cheer with Joy Who knows actual joy better than Joy Sterling of Iron Horse Vineyard’s fame? This one is short and sweet, because Joy has said it all, and their Bubbles are outstanding. Her message: Dear Friends & Family, An evening at home with those you love can put the world in […] The post Best Press …

Craggy Range vineyards near the Ngaruroro river. Little more than 150 years ago, the Gimblett Gravels Wine Growing District was completely under water. Prior to 1867, the now trademarked, highly sought-after sub-region of Hawke’s Bay was simply the Omahu channel of the Ngaruroro river. But that year, a flood moved the channel north to the other side of Roy’s Hill, …

The masterclass was Boutillat’s first vertical of Rare Champagne in the UK. Having joined Piper-Heisieck in 2018 and taken over from Régis Camus as chief winemaker for both Piper-Heidsieck and Rare in 2022, the young cellar master has the depth of knowledge and sharp sense of the past, present and future of the house that usually only comes with decades …

Around the world, it’s an all too familiar Christmas Eve routine for anyone with young children (and also, no doubt, for plenty of others too). The fireplace carrot for Rudolph, the mince pie for Father Christmas, accompanied by a glass of the perfect whisky. But which whisky? Maybe I spend a bit too much time thinking about these things, but …

Not that long ago, Margaux seemed an appellation of grab-bag quality. It is the Médoc’s largest communal appellation, that accounts for one-third (21) of all its classified wines, spanning first to fifth growths. Among their number were previously underperforming estates like fourth growth Château Pouget and second growth Château Rauzan-Gassies, as well as top-notch properties, such as Château Margaux, Château …

The obscure and almost forgotten grape variety of Bordeaux, Carmenère has been given serious attention in Chile, with very good examples to be found across the country. Sharing parentage from Cabernet Franc with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Carmenère tends to display herbaceous notes alongside red and black fruits and layers of spice. Like Merlot, Carmenère wines typically have silky, supple tannins, …

On Saturday 16 November, the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) London returned to the iconic Landmark London hotel for its 27th edition. This much-anticipated event brought together 127 world-class wineries under one roof, offering wine enthusiasts a day filled with exceptional tastings and unforgettable experiences. Guests had the opportunity to explore an impressive selection of wines from renowned producers, engage with …

Johnson Reserve Ascension is a single malt whisky that has been through a sequence of 33 casks during the painstaking maturation process. The casks included mezcal, Port, Madeira, Marsala, Armagnac and Pedro Ximénez barrels, each of which contributed to the diverse flavour profile. An adjudicator from the Guinness World Records confirmed that Johnson Reserve Ascension contains the greatest variety of …

Around 100 members of a union representing French grape growers began their blockade of the A9 motorway at noon on Tuesday. They parked their tractors across a busy toll booth in Boulou, which is close to the Spanish border, creating huge traffic jams in both directions. The growers seized a lorry carrying Spanish white wines destined for the Côte d’Or …

DWWA Winners’ Table. Credit: Chloe Hashemi The much-anticipated Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) returned to London for its 27th edition. Held in the heart of Marylebone at the luxurious Landmark hotel, the must-attend event welcomed over 1,200 wine lovers. From insightful masterclasses to the curated Grand Tasting and the exclusive Cellar Collection, guests could enjoy wines from over 120 producers …

A sweeping view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, San Francisco Bay, and the city skyline. Americans have been celebrating Thanksgiving for around four centuries, and for as long as anyone can remember, it has been a holiday centered around a turkey dinner, leaving little room for culinary experimentation. In recent years, however, that seems to have changed, with …

Statistically, very old vineyards occupy a marginal place in the big picture of the wine world. Are those gnarled trunks and spindly canes uneconomical romance or the source of great wine and precious biodiversity? To try to unpack some of the complicated issues prompted by the question, I spoke to three people in Friuli-Venezia Giulia who work with old vines, …

The Tenuta Frecciarossa estate, southeast of Casteggio, where self-sufficiency is the goal. It’s a wine lover’s dream. Oltrepò Pavese, in southern Lombardy, has a fascinating hilly landscape, a mosaic of vineyards contoured by woodland, a sprinkling of castles and stone villages, and an intriguing variety of wineries making diverse wines. Pretty much undiscovered by tourism, it’s home to some of …