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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 …

Dilyan Kolev is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Dilyan Kolev Dilyan Kolev Dilyan Kolev is a hospitality and wine industry professional with expertise on the development, trends, issues and ambitions of the producers and wines from the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Born in Ruse, the biggest Bulgarian city on the river Danube, he was …

Barolo 2019 vintage rating: 5/5 Good distribution of rainfall throughout the long growing season, with a warm spring, a scorching end to July which led to sunburnt grapes in some vineyards, and a hailstorm in September which mostly affected vines in La Morra. October was drier, with mild days and cool nights. Comparisons to the very structural 2013 vintage have …

Matt Smith is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Matt Smith Matt Smith Matt Smith joined the wine trade in 2002, starting out at Majestic Wine where he managed a number of the company’s key branches around London for five years. In 2007 he joined the Waitrose wine buying team. Over the six and a half …

Château d’Yquem over Manhattan at Peak The pinnacle of French sweet wines, Château d’Yquem, is a natural pairing for dessert. But when Yquem released its 2019 vintage in March last year – a break from the traditional release in September – the iconic Sauternes house launched a new initiative—the Lighthouse programme. The idea was to create a community of select fine …

Iain Riggs AM is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Iain Riggs AM Iain Riggs AM Iain Riggs has more than 50 years of winemaking, grape growing and management experience in Australia. He has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his outstanding contributions to the Australian wine industry. After working in …

Nelson Pari is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Nelson Pari Nelson Pari After receiving a Master’s degree in jazz guitar from Trinity Laban College, Nelson Pari left his music career to join 67 Pall Mall in 2018 where he later served as an Event Supervisor Sommelier and Wine Buyer. He also contributed to a series …

Chile has produced several of the world’s great wines in recent years, with many hailing from Puente Alto, a region which is home to outstanding expressions of Cabernet Sauvignons. More than two decades ago, in that exclusive corner of the Maipo Alto Valley, Eduardo Chadwick set out to make a unique wine to honour the memory of his father – …

IGP Cévennes The Sud de France IGPs have been a great source of innovation and experimentation for producers and consumers alike. They have challenged assumptions about quality and viticultural standards across styles and price points, giving wine lovers across the world the possibility to discover different interpretations of terroirs, grape varieties and winemaking philosophies. All with a relentless focus on …

The Guggenheim Museum in BIlbao In the heart of the Basque Country, Bilbao is an elegant conurbation whose citizens are still affectionately nicknamed ‘chirene’ (txirene) meaning jovial, eccentric, humorous. Stretching along the banks of the Nervión river, it is surrounded by low mountains, creating a unique setting for a city that has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last quarter …

Watching a valley deepen its roots is sorta like watching paint dry. It all takes time. My private example comes from my own life’s history. I was born and raised in Maine, a direct descendant of the Reverend William Blackstone, the first Anglo to settle in Boston… My roots run really deep on the East […] The post Suisun Valley …