Authentique Epicerie & Bar, London. There are dozens of UK restaurants with excellent lists showcasing the wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy. Finding one with a good Rhône offering isn’t so easy, but if you’re craving …

Vineyards in Burgundy. Bordeaux will produce the least wine in six years in the 2023 harvest, after Merlot grapes in particular were ravaged by downy mildew, according to data from the French agriculture ministry. By …

As the leaves begin to turn and the air takes on a crisp edge, autumn graces us with an array of seasonal produce. Think of the comforting sweetness of pumpkins, earthy mushrooms, succulent pears, and …

Champagne flight from Charton Hobbs The history of sparkling wine is a tale that intertwines innovation, elegance, and celebration. Dating back to the late 16th century, a natural effervescence was often seen as an unpredictable …

Harvest in the Petaluma Gap The first established AVAs were named in the 1980s, with new designations coming as recently as 2022. 1983 was a particularly important year, as the majority of Sonoma’s appellations were …

Bodegas Familiares de Rioja , an association backed by 216 growers, said it would no longer participate in the decision-making process of the Consejo Regulador and its sectorial interprofessional committee, the Organización Interprofesional del Vino …

Yes, it is still summer, even though the calendar says September.  We can keep a summer mindset by drinking fresh crisp wines, like these two BC wines from Township 7 Vineyards & Winery.  I received …

Inside the September 2023 issue of Decanter magazine: FEATURES Napa Cabernet 2020 vintage report Jonathan Cristaldi reveals where to find the high points in a challenging year, with 40 top buys South America’s winemakers take …

Was it the coronation effect? St Edward’s crown was placed on King Charles III’s head in the middle of our Best in Show tastings in early May this year. Or perhaps it was the lure …

A look inside the DWWA 2023 supplement: INTRODUCTION Welcome and how to read the results in the DWWA 2023 awards supplement A welcome return for our DWWA global judges Co-Chair Andrew Jefford reflects on a …

Te Mata Wine Estate at Havalock North, Hawkes Bay. Exports surged to NZ$2.4bn (£1.14bn) in the 12 months to 30 June 2023, which represents the largest one-year growth in the industry’s history. Clive Jones, chairman …