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Cutting sugar cane on the Baie des Trésors estate in Martinique. They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and in the rum world this sentiment couldn’t ring truer than in the case of rhum agricole. A lesser-known style than its molasses counterpart, agricole – translated as ‘agricultural’ and made from pure sugar-cane juice – came to prominence at …

Dr Akshay Baboo is a winemaker, rootstock specialist, lecturer in oenology, and the wine research and curriculum consultant at Plumpton College in Sussex. He has consulted for leading wine producers in France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and India. Besides English, he is fluent in French, Occitan, Italian and six Indian languages. His current research focus is in wine chemistry, wine …

DO Cava’s long-aged cuvées – Future-proof excellence Cava has long been synonymous with high-quality traditional method sparkling wine. The Spanish Denomination of Origin has never, however, rested on its laurels. Its producers have gathered around a shared strategy to strengthen the DO’s sustainability requirements and to renew the focus on long lees ageing. The Guarda Superior categories (Reserva, Gran Reserva …

This is a series, about incoming emails that pique my curiosity, which allows me to share what’s hot n’ hip. I’m all in, from the cubed ice balls to wine fridges. Then to a new wine lounge in Napa and onto African American Vintners. A cyber security book next segues into a really special Barolo […] The post Best Press …

Who’s behind it: Time and Tide is the latest Manhattan restaurant from Kent Hospitality Group. The opening comes after a challenging time for the group: This past June, its founder, chef Jamal “James” Kent, died unexpectedly at age 45, a tragedy felt throughout American fine dining. The group subsequently changed its name from Saga Hospitality Group to honor him. At …

Jan Shrem, who left an indelible mark on California’s wine industry through his dedication to the arts and charitable generosity, died last month at the age of 94. The founder of Clos Pegase winery in Calistoga, Shrem was also a consummate philanthropist, contributing to The MET Opera, Festival Napa Valley, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the University …

What was once one of the most planted grape varieties in France, Carignan was overtaken by international varieties such as Merlot at the end of the 20th century, but is now enjoying a resurgence. A grape known by many names including Cariñena, Mazuelo and Samsó in Spain, Carignano in Italy and Carignane in the United States, this red grape variety …

The vineyards of La Torretta in Grottaferrata, Lazio. It was in 2019, while eating at the great Roman trattoria Cesare al Casaletto, that murmurs of Cesanese’s renaissance became palpable. It was a long Sunday lunch, and amid the cacophony and the blue-rinse set, a group of sommeliers and food journalists sat nearby. Eschewing international varieties for the indigenous, or autochthones …

History was made on Saturday, 26 October, as the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) debuted in Singapore, offering an unforgettable day of wine and whisky tasting. Fifty-four renowned producers from 13 countries joined us to showcase their finest wines, giving our passionate attendees the chance to taste over 200 exceptional bottles. Guests also enjoyed three remarkable masterclasses, including our first …

Chancellor Rachel Reeves decided to cut the duty on draught alcohol in a bid to provide the UK’s struggling pubs and bars with a vital lifeline. She said: ‘Nearly two-thirds of alcoholic drinks sold in pubs are served on draught, so instead of uprating these products in line with inflation, I am cutting draught duty by 1.7%, which means a …

Burgundy is the type of wine region that invites delight, fascination and even obsession. Now, Burgundy fans have the chance to buy their very own piece of wine history. On November 12, the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) will conduct an auction of retired appellation signs. The signs, which until recently adorned the roadsides and vineyards of Burgundy, would make a …

Wine cellar of Helan Qingxue, Ningxia When Helan Qingxue’s 2009 Jia Bei Lan Cabernet Sauvignon from Ningxia won an International Trophy (equivalent to today’s Best in Show) at the 2011 Decanter World Wine Awards, the unprecedented achievement for a Chinese wine shook the grape world to its very tendril. Since then, millions of bottles of Chinese wine have been opened …

Vineyards in Istria Lying largely in Croatia, the Istrian peninsula sees cool breezes from the Alps meet Mediterranean sunshine, while its shores are washed by the azure waters of the Adriatic. Walled coastal towns, Roman ruins and medieval villages dot the landscape – as well as, of course, winemakers’ prized vineyards. Wine has been made here for centuries, and native …

With rice as its soul, sake offers endless possibilities for food pairing due to its gentle, delicate, and umami-rich nature, as well as the wide spectrum of styles. Here are our top tips for navigating the diverse expressions of sake for those beginning their journey with the category. Choosing sake for food: The advantages Compared to wine, which Decanter readers …

Old Block Located 190km west of Melbourne at the craggy southern edge of the Great Dividing Range in Western Victoria, the remote Grampians region is home to Australia’s pioneering, now iconic, cool climate Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Shiraz. It is also home to some of the world’s oldest Shiraz clonal material, the so-called Swiss clone (or Great Western clone), which …

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Cellar manager and fourth generation f the Brochard family Anne-Sophie Brochard with vineyard manager Mattheiru Franchini and new director of the estate Rodrigo Zamorano. The central region of the Loire valley has long been the source of some of the finest expressions of Sauvignon Blanc anywhere in the world. While the wines of Quincy, Reuilly, Menetou-Salon and Pouilly-Fumé can all …

The SJR Vineyard in the Rocks District on the Oregon side of the Walla Walla Valley. In 2021, winemakers, like the rest of us, were poised to rebound from the most challenging year in recent memory for, well, the entire human race. But the year was hardly a panacea, nor was it an easy bounce back from 2020. The heat …

Decanter staged a triumphant entry on to the Singapore wine scene on Saturday, when it hosted its first ever Fine Wine Encounter in the country – and the first to be held in Asia since Decanter’s Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) in Shanghai five years ago. More than 550 guests made their way to Singapore’s luxury Shangri-La Hotel, where 54 wineries …