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The main room Malakoff, Paris suburb along the 14th arrondissement That’s it, Raw Wine made its debut in Päris (march 12 & 13) after a long history (2012) of setting up tasting events along the past years in cities like London, Los Angeles, Berlin with the goal to present nature/biodynamic/organic producers to the growing crowd of winelovers focused on artisan …

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Austerity is not all the same: Nebbiolo is more austere than Pinot Noir and Sangiovese; Barolo is more austere than Barbaresco; the stern texture of Monforte and Serralunga is different from that of the village of Barolo, which itself is different from La Morra. Austerity aside, Barolo Riserva are also less ready to drink, mostly due to their traditionally higher …

Axel Heinz, the longtime director of Ornellaia and Masseto, is leaving Tuscany for Bordeaux to take up a new position at Château Lascombes, classified second growth in Margaux. It was announced yesterday (23rd March), that Heinz was stepping down as estate director at Ornellaia and Masseto. His role will officially come to an end this summer. Heinz joined the Bolgheri …

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Tomorrow is National Women in Wine Day, intended to be a day highlighting all women working in the wine business. It was created last year, by Renae Perry and Yolanda Papapietro, co-owners and founders of Papapietro Perry Winery, it shines a light on women who take the initiative in wine. In its second year each […] The post “Women in …

Wine lovers and investors now have the unique opportunity to acquire some of the world’s most sought-after wines, part of a singular collection of over 5,400 bottles. It’s not often that such a comprehensive and expertly curated collection is made available. A product of knowledge and passion, the collection was assembled over four decades by a true connoisseur who traveled …

For five generations, the Rivero family has pioneered the production of quality wines in key Spanish wine regions. The adventure started in Rioja and expanded to the Basque Country, Galicia and Catalonia, before arriving at Utiel-Requena. Since finding its home in the land of Bobal, the wines of Faustino Rivero Ulecia have shown the variety’s versatility, character and expressiveness – …

After more than 17 years producing some of Tuscany’s most renowned wines in Bolgheri, Ornellaia winemaker Axel Heniz is going back to Bordeaux. Lawrence Wine Estates has hired Heinz to serve as CEO of Château Lascombes, reports Wine Spectator. (Partners Gaylon Lawrence and Carlton McCoy purchased the Margaux second growth six months ago.) Champagne’s largest cooperative group, Terroirs et Vignerons …

Alice Tétienne, chef de caves of Champagne Henriot. Champagne’s largest grower co-operative has entered into exclusive negotiations to purchase Champagne Henriot from Artémis Domaines. Terroirs et Vignerons de Champagne (TEVC), which owns the Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte and Castelnau brands, was one of several bidders for Henriot. Owner Artémis Domaines examined the offers and then selected TEVC as its preferred bidder, …

Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson speaks at Ahead of the Curve Sheep in the vineyard, no tillage and reduced pesticides were just a few of the solutions for vineyards to mitigate climate change that were recommended at the recent ‘Ahead of the Curve’ seminar hosted by the Napa Valley Grapegrowers. Given that the UN Climate Report 2023, released on 20th March, urges …

Unsung Heroes of Spirits Behind every back bar and drinks cabinet lies a truly neglected gem. A fallen angel. You’ll know the ones I mean. Those bottles of spirits which are seldom called for with enthusiasm. The ones that seem to gravitate towards the outer rim of a gleaming bar, stocked full of the latest trend-setting goodies; or are pushed …

The history of La Lomellina started 400 years ago when, in 1620, the villa that presides to the estate was built by the influential genovese family Lomellini, after which the property is named. The first records of the cultivation of Cortese – Piedmont’s noble white grape, and the only variety allowed in the Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG  – …

Marien Rodriguez Lopez de la Calle is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) Marien Rodriguez is a fine wine buyer at Berry Brothers & Rudd in London and an MW student. From 2013 to 2018, she completed a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and a double Master’s program in Supply Chain Management, Strategy and International Management, …

Get through the working week, and it’s time to crack open something a little bit more special. As a companion selection to our 25 wines under £20, the Decanter team has selected seven standout bottles that are sure to impress, all available in the UK and priced between £20 and £50. {“content”:”PHA+TXVzdC10cnkgcmVkOiA8YSBocmVmPSJodHRwczovL3d3dy5kZWNhbnRlci5jb20vd2luZS1yZXZpZXdzL2NoaWxlL21haXBvLXZhbGxleS9zYW50YS1yaXRhLXRyaXBsZS1jLW1haXBvLXZhbGxleS1jaGlsZS0yMDE4LTY3NDIyIiB0YXJnZXQ9Il9ibGFuayIgcmVsPSJub29wZW5lciBub3JlZmVycmVyIj48c3Ryb25nPlNhbnRhIFJpdGEsIFRyaXBsZSBDLCBNYWlwbyBWYWxsZXksIENoaWxlIDIwMTg8L3N0cm9uZz48L2E+PC9wPgo8cD4K”} Wines for the weekend: March 2023 {} {“wineId”:”67061″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”67188″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”63160″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”64925″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} …

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,89   The Decanter in-house tasting team spends an awful lot of time out and about at tastings, finding new and exciting wines, or new vintages of existing wines, for everyday drinking. On these pages we bring you 25 top picks that are all ready to drink now, available in the UK and priced at £20 or less. This month’s highlights Must-try …

After more than 17 years producing some of Tuscany’s most renowned wines in Bolgheri, Ornellaia winemaker Axel Heniz is going back to Bordeaux. Wine Spectator has learned that Lawrence Wine Estates has hired Heinz to serve as CEO of Château Lascombes. Partners Gaylon Lawrence and Carlton McCoy purchased the Margaux second growth six months ago. “Axel is a master of …

Tenuta Valleselle Tinazzi, the estate with historical headquarters on the shores of Lake Garda, has long championed the character, diversity and quality potential of rosé wines. Founded in 1968, the family-run estate has since expanded to include a winery in Puglia. Tinazzi now produces comprehensive award-winning ranges that capture the essence of the many landscapes where the company has built …

Sancerre. (Wikimedia) Sancerre and its crisp whites seem to steal the spotlight in the Loire, despite there being plenty of wines to love from the region. David Kermode ponders why that is in Club Oenologique. “Sancerre’s fellow appellations in the Centre-Loire produce very similar wines, from (mostly) the same grape varieties, without enjoying anything remotely like the same level of …

Château Cos Labory. Michel Reybier and family have owned Cos d’Estournel since 2000 and the acquisition of Cos Labory from the Audoy family brings together two major properties in Bordeaux’s St-Estèphe appellation. Michel Reybier said: ‘I would like to thank the Audoy family for the qualitative approach and passion it has dedicated to the wines of Cos Labory. ‘This is …