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Cinsault bush vines on the Gras En Dal farm below the Paardenberg mountains in Swartland. Blazing a trail up South Africa’s west coast, viticulturist Jaco Engelbrecht is on his way to Skerpioen, the sprawling old bush-vine vineyard rooted on white sand-limestone soils that produces the namesake Chenin Blanc-Palomino blend made by Eben Sadie for his Sadie Family Wines label. And …

When someone forgets to clean out a tank, mold grows on the tartrates pretty quickly. Photographer David Sawyer says, “It took some heavy-duty power washing & sterilizing to get this back shiny & clean!” But that’s what harvest interns are for at Fitapreta Vinhos in Portugal’s Alentejo Region. INSTRUCTIONS:Download this image by right-clicking on the image and selecting “save link …

The surveillance cameras at Sparkman Cellars in Washington state recorded the masked intruder entering the winery at approximately 10:30 p.m. on the night before Thanksgiving. The trespasser entered through a side door, then moved into the room where fermentation vats are housed before disappearing from view. Moments later, a gush of wine could be seen spilling all over the floor. The …

Chablis 2022: Full vintage report and top-scoring wines Score tables Chablis 2022 score table – notes for the 108 wines scoring 93 points and above Grand Cru Chablis 2022 score table Premier Cru Chablis 2022 score table ALSO Individual appellation analysis and their top-scoring wines: Grand Cru Chablis | AOP Chablis | Petit Chablis | Top-value Chablis Premier Cru Chablis 2022 …

Chablis 2022: Full vintage report and top-scoring wines Score tables Chablis 2022 score table – notes for the 108 wines scoring 93 points and above Grand Cru Chablis 2022 score table Premier Cru Chablis 2022 score table ALSO Individual appellation analysis and their top-scoring wines: Premier Cru Chablis | AOP Chablis | Petit Chablis | Top-value Chablis Grand Cru Chablis …

As a companion selection to our 34 wines under £20, the Decanter team has selected 16 standout bottles certain to impress, and all available in the UK priced from £20-£50. {“content”:”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”} Festive treats: December 2023 {} {“wineId”:”74327″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”77485″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”61150″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”77486″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”77487″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”77488″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”75016″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”77489″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”73400″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”76851″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”77491″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”77490″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”76566″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”77492″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”76844″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {“wineId”:”77493″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true} {} Related articles Winter party wines: 25 at …

The Decanter in-house team has picked out 34 exciting and accessible wines that are perfect for drinking over the holidays, all available in the UK and priced at £20 or less. This month’s highlights Must-try fizz: Le Colture, Fagher Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore Brut, Veneto, Italy NV Must-try white: Lay & Wheeler, Adi Badenhorst Chenin Blanc, Swartland, South Africa 2022 High …

Italy’s ‘map man’ has over the years helped wine-growers and wine lovers to understand the terroir of regions in Tuscany, Piedmont and beyond through his detailed mapping of appellations – the result of painstaking research. He has just published the third edition of his book on the MGAs of Barolo, available (€75) from enogea.it ‘I’m not sure where my passion …

A good Cognac isn’t just for Christmas – and it isn’t only for after-dinner sipping either. Young, vibrant Cognacs of VS age or equivalent can make for a great aperitif when mixed with soda and garnished with citrus – or fill a highball glass with ice and stir up a fruit-forward VSOP with ginger ale. Older Cognacs have the character …

On Saturday 24 February 2024, we invite all wine enthusiasts to join us at the luxurious setting of The Landmark London Hotel for the return of the Decanter Italy Experience, an extraordinary one-day event bringing together exceptional wines from all over Italy. Sip on incredible vintages, connect with the remarkable talents behind the labels, sample Italian delicacies, and take the …

Wine drinkers are increasingly turning to whites and rosés, which together now account for more than half of consumption, according to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV). White wine consumption has been growing ‘at a relatively fast pace’ since 2010, driven by demand for sparkling wine, the OIV said in a report on colour trends since the start …

Valley in Setúbal Peninsula, Portugal Located south of Lisbon, on the other side of the Tagus estuary, the Setu?bal district’s abundance of sunshine, sea and sand make it not only a popular holiday destination but a region where Castela?o, a native Portuguese red grape variety thrives. It has famously done so since the middle of the 19th century, when Jose? …

It’s 20 years since US psychologist Barry Schwartz wrote The Paradox of Choice – Why More is Less, a book which addresses a particular anxiety prevalent in modern society. Schwartz argues that having more choice, rather than opening up opportunities, instead leaves us with a sense of powerlessness. It’s a sentiment that will be familiar to anyone who’s scrolled through …

Vicky Guenes, Head Chef and owner of the three Michelin star restaurant, Zilte Being part of the three Michelin star pantheon is not something many chefs can claim – especially not if they’re self-taught and have no background in hospitality. That’s what makes Viki Geunes engineer-turned-chef so exceptional. Alongside Viviane Plaquet, his wife and business partner, Geunes has trailblazed a …

Covenant owner and winemaker Jeff Morgan Covenant founding winemaker Jeff Morgan, 70, is both driven and eccentric. He favours the underdog. Take rosé, for instance. Morgan played an outsized role in jump-starting the rosé renaissance in America more than 20 years ago – long before it was fashionable. Not only did Morgan co-found SoloRosa, the first American winery dedicated solely …

The Wiston Hamper for Two Decanter’s selection of 24 wine-themed gift ideas Exton Park 60 Above and 60 Below Prestige Pack Exton Park 60 Above and 60 Below Prestige Pack £225 Exton Park A fascinating comparison, this limited-edition pack (only 150 produced) features two bottles of the Hampshire winery’s Blanc de Blancs 2014. Both have spent six years ageing on …

As 2024 approaches, the American wine industry isn’t sure how things are going—much like the American consumer. Contrary to most economists’ predictions last year, the U.S. economy has not entered a recession so far. Inflation has slowed; consumer spending continues to be strong. At the same time, costs are still higher than a year ago, wages have not kept pace …

Few things are as captivating to Burgundy lovers as a packed auction selling more than 750 barrels of the Côte d’Or’s greatest wines from the latest vintage. Last month, the historic Hospices de Beaune wine auction, conducted by Sotheby’s, raised a grand total of $27.4 million at its 163rd sale. The amount marks the second-highest total in the event’s history, …

The firm has embarked upon an ambitious expansion drive this year, having also snapped up fellow e-commerce player Barcart in June. Flaviar said that the acquisition of Wine-Searcher ‘cements its dominant position as the global leader in beverage alcohol’. Wine-Searcher is a leading database for wine enthusiasts, which provides information about thousands of wines, including price and availability. ‘This is …

Researchers described the algorithm as a ‘100% reliable model’ that could be used to combat counterfeiting within the fine wine trade. A team from the University of Geneva in Switzerland used artificial intelligence to assess the chemical composition of 80 red wines from seven different châteaux. They used wines from 12 different vintages between 1990 and 2007, all from renowned …