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Today we’re taking a trip down the wine road less traveled  (at least by me) – Texas. I’m not going to make any broad generalizations about Texas, as it so huge and diverse and the tropes fall flat. I lived there for a year as a teenager, before I knew about wine, and have made somewhat frequent trips since. But …

CVNE, Imperial Gran Reserva 2016 Rioja continues to be one to watch on the fine wine market, even if opinions are mixed on its investment credentials. It is certainly no fine wine newcomer, but has been garnering more attention from collectors and drinkers, according to Georgina Crawley, business development associate director at merchant Goedhuis & Co.

A plastic fermentation bin, moments after it has been emptied at Anomaly Vineyards in St. Helena, California. Called “macro bins” these ubiquitous half-ton plastic bins are designed to be easily moved by forklift and are a staple of boutique wineries making small lots of wine. INSTRUCTIONS:Download this image by right-clicking on the image and selecting “save link as” or “save …

In case you haven’t noticed, natural wine is having a moment. Regardless of whether you agree it’s the next big thing or not, it’s definitely all the rage, and there are some excellent wines being made with an orientation to natural, low intervention, zero-zero, or whatever you want to call it. But other than natural wine bars (which are popping …

On Thursday, March 9, a customer brought a single bottle of wine to the sales counter at Sherry-Lehmann, the legendary Manhattan wine and spirits shop. The sale was rung up by a rookie salesperson. Then the customer flashed a badge. He was an enforcement agent for the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA). Acting general manager Lisa Carley was called …

Charlie Foley is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) Charlie Foley Charlie Foley Charlie is an Auctioneer and Specialist for Christie’s. He hosts auctions around the world, for Christie’s, wine festivals, charities and TV shows. He has hosted the Cape Fine and Rare Auction in Stellenbosch and has a specialism in the wines of South Africa. His …

Nadia Williamson is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) Nadia Williamson Nadia is a senior buyer at Marks & Spencer, responsible for sourcing Italian, South African, rosé and fortified wines, as well as wine of special formats. She was previously a buyer at Majestic Wine, managing wine from Italy, South Africa, Burgundy, Loire & Beaujolais. She …

Amanda Wassmer-Bulgin is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) Amanda Wassmer-Bulgin Amanda Wassmer-Bulgin is a British Sommelier based in Switzerland. Wine director at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz Quellenhof, she is heading the wine program at over four Michelin starred restaurants including the three-star restaurant Memories and one-star restaurant Verve by Sven. Amanda has spent over …

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, …

Jonas Röjerman MW is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) Jonas Rojerman MW Jonas Röjerman MW Jonas is the Managing Director of Vitis Wines, a wine importer and retailer for the Nordic markets. He is one of only three Masters of Wine from Sweden and lives in Stockholm with his wife and children. Previously, he was …

Dr Orsolya Szentkiralyi is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) Dr Orsolya Szentkiralyi Dr Orsolya Szentkiralyi is a Hungarian-born wine professional, judge, and author. She runs her wine consultancy Liquid Talent. Her wine career began in hospitality where she worked as a sommelier in top restaurants worldwide. Later, she transitioned to luxury wine retail, eventually starting …

Melissa Worrall is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) Melissa Worrall Melissa Worrall Beginning her career in her native Barossa Valley, Melissa experienced all facets of winery life, from cellar door to pruning to pump overs. Now London based with a Diploma of Wine & Spirits and over 15 years industry experience, Melissa can also add …

Luma Monteiro is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Luma Monteiro Luma Monteiro Luma Monteiro is a wine judge, buyer, and wine communicator. After ten years of working in a multinational mining company as a senior buyer, she moved to the UK in 2016 to work exclusively with wine. She has varied experiences in the wine …

Treve Ring is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) Treve Ring Treve Ring Treve Ring is a wine writer and editor, judge and speaker, and perpetual traveller. She is based on Vancouver Island, Canada, though is most often found on a plane or in a vineyard. Afte completing her Art History degree with Distinction from the …

Eddie McDougall is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards. Eddie McDougall Eddie McDougall Eddie McDougall has 20 years of experience in winery and vineyard management, private equity investments, beverage distribution, brand building, and board advisory. As a renowned winemaker, judge, TV host, and public speaker, Eddie is one of the wine industry’s most influential leaders. In 2010, …

Wieteke Teppema is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Wieteke Teppema Wieteke Teppema Wieteke Teppema is originally from Holland and has spent 10 years working as a sommelier in some of London’s best loved Michelin stared restaurants, including Trinity, The Square and The Ledbury. In 2012, she left the floor to work for wine merchant Roberson …

Bree Stock is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Bree Stock MW Bree Stock MW

Sumita Sarma is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Sumita Sarma Sumita Sarma Sumi is an experienced wine buyer and consultant who entered the wine industry through broadcasting and journalism a decade ago. She writes for publications such as The Buyer and Academie du Vin and has worked with various wine schools in London as an …

Erik Simonics is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Erik Simonics Erik Simonics Erik Simonics is the Group Head Sommelier at The Birley Clubs. Born and raised in Slovakia, he moved to London in 2010 and started his sommelier career at Gordon Ramsay at Claridge’s, followed by the French fine dining restaurant Orrery. In 2012, he …

Two years after China imposed a punitive tax on Australian wine, Australia’s grape growers are still suffering. The New York Times reports on the crisis. “Farmers are facing a choice between selling grapes at a huge loss or keeping costs to a minimum and not harvesting…China went from being the biggest buyer of Australian wine, accounting for 40 percent of …