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Top Wines of the Year lists are far from novel, with most major publications compiling a list of their various takes on a ‘Top 100’ wines tasted in a given year. They may elicit controversy and second-guessing; but you know what they say about opinions, after all. In my second year in this role, as our US coverage has continued …

Fragrant notes of lime blossoms and spices waft through the layers of creamed apple, melon, lemon curd and toasted hazelnut on display in this bright and expressive white. This light- to medium-bodied version offers a plush creaminess on the palate that’s reined in nicely by well-honed acidity. Drink now through 2030. 4,166 cases made, 616 cases imported. Source : af7868db30cfd5360b9213884c67cbd9

The 14th-century Torre Guinigi rises above the historic centre of Lucca in northern Tuscany. The dynamism of Lucca’s wineries has exerted an important influence on the region’s gastronomic scene, such that today, Lucca and its renowned ‘sea extension’ – the Versilia sandy-beach coastal stretch of Viareggio up to Forte dei Marmi – are at the forefront of the Italian culinary …

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A recent Christie’s auction of Château Latour wines sourced direct from estate owner Artémis Domaines has been a highlight. Muted trading and a downward drift in prices have been key themes on the fine wine market in 2024, despite some exceptions among older vintages, suggests data in the Market Watch section of Decanter magazine’s December 2024 issue. The monthly Market …

The last half of the year always sees a rush of new releases in Champagne, and 2024 has been no different. What has changed, though, is the market, with sales down 15.2% in the first half of 2024 versus the same period in 2023, according to the Comité Champagne. Could this be the Christmas when the ever-increasing prices of Champagne …

The leading show will bring together more than 1,100 wineries from across the country. Credit: Barcelona Wine Week From February 3rd to 5th, the Montjuïc venue at Fira de Barcelona will welcome over 1,100 Spanish wineries and 24,000 attendees in what promises to be Barcelona Wine Week’s (BWW) largest edition to date. With 75 Designations of Origin (D.O.s) and other …

This year again delivered diverse and meaty releases of beautifully-written and designed wines and spirits books. There was a palpable shift in mood, no doubt catalysed by events from within the drinks industry and beyond: brows have lowered and the hedonistic, poetic and humorous sense the subjects at hand have come vividly to the foreground. For the benefit of all …

There’s a pure core of fresh blackberry, crunchy plum and violet in this vibrant version, with the subtlest brushing of vanilla. Layers of graphite and fine-grained tannins provide a solid framework. Compact, with savory details emerging toward the solid, medium-bodied finish, which is grounded in salty mineral notes and a waft of alder smoke. Drink now through 2028. 27,000 cases …