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Arista Winery Says Adieu

22-01-2026 22:53 via winespectator.com

One year after Arista Winery, a Russian River Pinot Noir and Chardonnay specialist, sold its 36-acre estate and winery, the owners have announced the brand is winding down as well. The 2024 vintage will be its last. The announcement was made directly to customers and on social media.Mark McWilliams, who co-managed Arista with his brother, Ben, says that the family initially didn’t want to draw attention to the news. “We weren't trying to make a story,” McWilliams told Wine Spec

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9 Highly Anticipated Restaurant Openings in 2026

22-01-2026 18:28 via winespectator.com

In 2026, the restaurant industry is preparing to move at a fast clip. Some trends are already starting to appear, with groundbreaking chefs opening more conservative outposts, such as steak houses or brasseries, and next-generation chefs taking huge leaps. To sense what’s to come, look to these nine exciting restaurant openings from dynamic chefs and restaurateurs, including a Korean American steak house that pays tribute to California wine country and an American culinary l

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Vosne-Romanée & Nuits-St-Georges 2024: Top buys from a lively and fruity bunch

22-01-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

Some have described the southern portion of the Côte de Nuits, from the Clos de Vougeot to the southernmost part of Nuits-St-Georges, as the epicentre of the weather problems in 2024.
Many wines struggled to deliver the combination of structure and sumptuous fruit that some years promise. Both yields and quality varied by estate.Scroll down for Charles Curtis MW’s 20 top-scoring Vosne-Romanée & Nuits-St-Georges 2024 wines
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Andrew Jefford critiques the 'NoLo' trend sweeping the wine world

22-01-2026 08:29 via decanter.com

We live in strange times. How appropriate, then, that the weirdest development ever to affect the wine world is now its hottest trend. Namely, NoLo (no- and low-alcohol wines).Definitions of these terms remain fluid; neither the EU nor the UK has yet fixed its terminology, while the USA defines ‘non-alcoholic wine’ as being under 0.5% alcohol by volume and ‘alcohol-free wine’ as being under 0.05% abv. Low-alcohol wine has a wide spread of definitions; best to check the ab

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Decanter’s Dream Destination: Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Sauternes, France

22-01-2026 08:20 via decanter.com

Nestled on the highest gravel terrace in the heart of Sauternes, overlooking rolling golden slopes and neighbouring icons like Château d’Yquem, Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey is more than a Premier Grand Cru Classé estate – it’s a serene, transformative escape where history, luxury and the art of living converge.
The property’s roots stretch back over 400 years, with viticulture documented as early as 1618 under Sieur Raymond Peyraguey. Classified as a Firs

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Chambolle-Musigny 2024: Our expert's picks from a tiny offering

21-01-2026 09:01 via decanter.com

Charles with Antoine Amiot-Servelle of Domaine Amiot-Servelle, in the Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Derrière la Grange vineyard.Chambolle-Musigny was a village on the cusp of disaster in 2024.
The southern portion, in Musigny, was particularly hard hit, while the northern part of the village, nearer to Morey-St-Denis, had less trouble.Scroll down for Charles Curtis MW’s 20 top-scoring Chambolle-Musigny 2024 wines
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Morey-St-Denis 2024: Winemaking talent shines amid challenges

21-01-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

A year that required resilience and creativity.Morey-St-Denis delivered wines of surprising quality despite challenging conditions.
It was fascinating to see many talented winemakers tackling similar problems yet arriving at different conclusions and solutions after much soul-searching.Scroll down for Charles Curtis MW’s 20 top-scoring Morey-St-Denis 2024 wines
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Gevrey-Chambertin 2024: The best of the year's ‘crisp and fresh’ wines

20-01-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

As with several other villages, there was marked variation in the wines from Gevrey-Chambertin.
The best wines have a pure, perfumed expression of high-toned red fruit character underlined by firm tannins and a bright mineral edge on the palate.Scroll down for Charles Curtis MW’s 20 top-scoring Gevrey-Chambertin 2024 wines
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This new book is 'far from an impenetrable reference guide, but not in the least oversimplified,' says our regular reviewer

20-01-2026 06:00 via decanter.com

The first instalment of Marc Bouffard's new series on Bordeaux's communes focuses on St-Julien. There’s nothing better than a really good wine visit. Geeking out in the vineyard and winery, talking to people who know their little patch of land better than anyone else, exploring exactly what makes that place special and tasting the results isn’t just a joy – it’s an honour. It’s the behind-the-scenes, all-access tour.{"content":"PHA+QSBuZXcgc2VyaWVzIG9mIGJvb2tzIGFpbX

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Burgundy 2024 en primeur: White wines shine amid a small and challenging harvest

19-01-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

Charles Curtis MW tasted more than 1,400 wines from the 2024 vintage and offers his expert analysis. Here he tastes the 2024s at Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüe.Following a growing season rife with challenges, 2024 is a catastrophically small vintage, yet there are bright spots that shine through, particularly among the white wines.
Despite concerns raised in some quarters over quality in general as a result of the year’s severe weather conditions, Burgundy lovers may be surprised how

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Uncover hidden gems: Affordable Bordeaux and Burgundy wines

19-01-2026 08:00 via decanter.com

Think of Bordeaux and an exclusive selection premium wines is likely to spring to mind – first growths, en primeur offerings and world-famous châteaux don’t tend to scream ‘value’.
Likewise in Burgundy, you’re unlikely to treat the grands crus of Romanée-Conti, Corton and Montrachet as casual purchases for mid-week quaffing.
But as with most wine regions, you can still find value-for-money bottles and enjoy something truly special without breaking the b

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The world's best wine spas: Six stunning venues for ultimate relaxation

19-01-2026 08:00 via decanter.com

Gibbston Valley lodge in New Zealand. Why do we drink wine? Put the more esoteric arguments aside and the reason is simple: it makes us feel good. It does us good, too. Besides helping us to relax and unwind, boosting our mood and providing connection with others, wine has frequently been shown to have a positive antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect.Vinotherapy, the marriage between wine and spa, takes the idea of wine as cure to an entirely new level. By utilising the byproducts of the wine

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Katherine Cole: ‘Is the real question whether wine regions could shield the rest of us from wildfires?’

19-01-2026 07:00 via decanter.com

Burnt vines in the Aude department of Southern France following a wildfire in August 2025. As wildfires have battered the wine industry in recent years, follow-up reports have largely focused on the damage. But perhaps we’ve missed the larger point. What if the real question isn’t how fires threaten wine, but whether wine regions could shield the rest of us from wildfires?
Consider Napa’s recent transformation from victim to warrior. After the devastating fires of 2017 and 2020

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Under the radar winemaker: Dr Edge

17-01-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

Peter DredgeGrowth occurs at the edge of one’s comfort zone, and it’s safe to say that Tasmanian winemaker Peter Dredge’s life has remained constantly on the precipice of comfort. While he hails from South Australia, he’s not from a wine family, and his winemaking journey hasn’t followed a conventional path. In fact, there’s nothing conventional about Dredge.
‘I was a bit of a jock. I wanted to play AFL [Australian rules football] and be a physio. Unfort

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The rise of 'white Pinot Noir' in the Pacific Northwest

16-01-2026 10:49 via decanter.com

Can a black grape make a white wine? Although the question might seem odd, winemakers have been working with this idea for hundreds of years.
While black/red grapes have dark skins, which is responsible for the colour when making red wine, most (though not all) have white flesh – and therefore white juice. This allows the production of white wines made from black grapes by quickly and gently pressing the grape and avoiding colour extraction.
The practice of using red grapes in still white

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Wine and film quiz: Test your knowledge

15-01-2026 17:27 via decanter.com

A clip from the Sideways film (2004).Wine shows up in all kinds of films and television series, so we’ve updated this quiz from our archive with a host of new questions as a fun way to test your knowledge.
Below, you’ll find 10 multiple-choice questions on wine in films and hit television series, supplemented with a bit of trivia on celebrity-linked bottles and vineyards.Related articles
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Wine labels quiz: Test your skills with th

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Sietze Wijma

15-01-2026 16:54 via decanter.com

Sietze Wijma is a new judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).DWWA Judge, Siteze WijmaSietze Wijma
Sietze Wijma is a wine educator based in the Netherlands. Through his company, The Art of Tasting, he delivers tasting courses built around a distinctive methodology in which wines are presented with added flavour compounds. This approach helps wine professionals develop confidence in identifying flavours and recognising faults.
The Art of Tasting flavour vials are used by wine educator

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Rosana Lisa

15-01-2026 16:26 via decanter.com

Rosana Lisa is a new judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).DWWA Judge, Rosana LisaRosana Lisa
Rosana Lisa is an experienced winemaker and technical director with a career spanning research, production and winery management across Spain. In 2025, she was appointed Technical Director of Ramón Bilbao, where she leads winemaking strategy and technical development.
From 2015 to 2025, Rosana served as R and D Manager for Zamora Company’s wine division, working across multipl

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Pietro Russo MW

15-01-2026 15:40 via decanter.com

Pietro Russo MW is a new judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).DWWA Judge, Pietro Russo MWPietro Russo MW
Pietro Russo is an Italian winemaker from Marsala with a strong international background in viticulture, oenology, and wine strategy. He holds a degree in Viticulture and Oenology from Conegliano and a Master’s degree from Bordeaux, and has gained extensive hands-on experience through multiple harvests in France, Spain, New Zealand, Piedmont, and Sicily. These experiences

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Cristina Mercuri

15-01-2026 14:59 via decanter.com

Cristina Mercuri is a new judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).DWWA Judge, Cristina MercuriCristina Mercuri
An acclaimed wine educator & presenter, Cristina is the founder and ceo of Mercuri Wine Club, a consultancy company and innovative wine academy. Through Mercuri Wine Club she delivers wine education and consultancy in wine communication, brand building and marketing for the most prestigious wine brands in Italy. She regularly hosts masterclasses and speaks at leading win

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Wine investment: Modest growth for top Burgundies

15-01-2026 10:18 via decanter.com

Average Burgundy prices fell by a few percentage points last year, yet there was a slight upturn from June, said international merchant Bordeaux Index and its LiveTrade online trading platform.
Having surged prior to 2023, a number of top-tier Burgundies have undergone relatively big price corrections in a subsequent secondary market downturn. Have prices bottomed-out?
Price performance varied between wines in 2025, with rises and falls, said Bordeaux Index’s Geraint Carter (see table). He

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Ukraine's wine industry endures hardships and adapts amid ongoing war

15-01-2026 09:31 via decanter.com

Left: Pilot’s Wines’ Kyiv warehouse after being hit by a Russian missile attack. Right: Harvest season in Ukrainian vineyards.Winemaking in war time
In the early hours of 28 August 2025, in one of Russia’s largest drone and missile attacks of the war, a drone ploughed into the distribution warehouse of Pilot’s Wines in Kyiv. The explosion left a smouldering mess of twisted metal and shattered glass.
Economic losses aside, ‘nearly all sample bottles that had received

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Exploring the rise of shrubs: The new trend in non-alcoholic drinks

15-01-2026 08:00 via decanter.com

Nonsuch Bittersweet Apple & Cardamom ShrubThe growth in alcohol-free drinking has mostly been driven by 0% versions of alcoholic drinks, such as dealcoholised wine or non-alcoholic beer. But now, a growing number of drinks are being created that have no direct alcoholic equivalent.
Tea is a common base (think kombucha or sparkling teas), but so, too, are shrubs. Also known as switchels, shrubs might seem to be a new phenomenon, but in fact they have a history that goes back centuries.{"conte

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Pondering the Future of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

14-01-2026 21:51 via winespectator.com

The sale of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates in December was not surprising, but it raised more questions than answers.Here’s what we know so far: While SMWE is Washington State’s oldest and largest winery, it has struggled to find its footing for years, going through a series of owners and leadership strategies. When New York-based private equity firm Sycamore Partners bought SMWE for $1.2 billion from tobacco giant Altria Group in 2021, things went from bad to worse. Finally, in December

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Vintage preview: These new Brunello di Montalcino 2021s caught our expert's attention

14-01-2026 07:30 via decanter.com

In advance of Decanter‘s full report on the new 2021 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino – coming to Decanter Premium in February – I want to provide a brief overview of what Sangiovese fans can look forward to this year – and the wines which impressed me the most.
An event held last November, the 34th edition of ‘Benvenuto Brunello’, brought together preview samples of Brunello di Montalcino 2021, Brunello Riserva 2020, and Rosso di Montalcino reds (2022 and 20

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Henschke single-vineyard wines: A Decanter Fine Wine Encounter Masterclass

13-01-2026 17:00 via decanter.com

Johann Henschke, sixth-generation winemaker at his family's Henschke winery in South Australia's Eden Valley, with Decanter's Tina Gellie, presenting the masterclass at the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter Singapore.It was a full house for the much-anticipated final masterclass of the day at the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter Singapore, showcasing iconic single-vineyard wines from Henschke, one of Australia’s oldest and most revered wineries.
And to make the experience even more special, masterc

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Our expert's top 25 Côtes du Rhône 2024 wines

13-01-2026 12:01 via decanter.com

It's a good year to buy Côtes du Rhône wines for fresh and early drinking.When you’re buying wines from a relatively lowly appellation such as Côtes du Rhône, does vintage really matter?
It does. In fact, you’re even more likely to feel the unalloyed effects of the vintage at this level compared to the more rarified crus.Scroll down for the best of the Côtes du Rhône 2024 wines
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On the rack: Eric Asimov

13-01-2026 10:09 via decanter.com

Adam Morganstern photo credit: Adam Morganstern
What’s on your wine rack at the moment?
A lot of dry Italian whites. I’ve been really interested in Fiano di Avellino recently; dry Rieslings; an occasional dry white from southern Chile, California or Oregon. Much of what I drink is dictated by stories I’m working on, so can be out of my hands.
Where do you keep your wine?
Everywhere. I’m in a New York apartment and I have three wine fridges, plus racks on any outside walls

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France’s Organic Winegrowers Lose an Indispensable Tool. What Now?

12-01-2026 22:20 via winespectator.com

France's legendary wine regions enjoyed a beautifully warm July last year, but there was an unexpected shadow for organic grapegrowers. On July 15, 2025, the national health and safety agency ANSES, (Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire), withdrew market authorization for 19 copper-based fungicides that farmers use to combat downy mildew. The products can no longer be bought or sold as of Jan. 15, 2026. After that, farmers have one year to use existing stocks.Industry insiders de

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France's Organic Winegrowers Lose An Indispensable Tool. What Now?

12-01-2026 22:20 via winespectator.com

France's legendary wine regions enjoyed a beautifully warm July last year, but there was an unexpected shadow for organic grapegrowers. On July 15, 2025, the national health and safety agency ANSES, (Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire), withdrew market authorization for 19 copper-based fungicides that farmers use to combat downy mildew. The products can no longer be bought or sold as of Jan. 15, 2026. After that, farmers have one year to use existing stocks.Industry insiders de

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Wine Paris 2026: A new era for the global drinks industry

12-01-2026 11:00 via decanter.com

Credit: Wine Paris & Vinexpo ParisThe 7th edition of Wine Paris will take place from 9 to 11 February 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, reaffirming its status as the world’s leading trade event for wine, spirits and no alcohol beverages. Bringing together 60,000 visitors from 155 markets and 6,000 exhibitors representing 60 countries, the 2026 edition marks a decisive step forward in the event’s international expansion.
In 2026, Wine Paris evolves into three exhibitions in

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Where to find great Trebbiano in Italy

12-01-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

Trebbiano has a curious reputation in Italy; from its mixed reception as part of the historical Chianti Classico blend, and its ubiquitous nature – permitted in over 80 of Italy’s DOCs, to being an essential component in Vin Santo, and the leading white of the Abruzzo region.
The white Trebbiano (which is actually a family of related – and in some cases unrelated – grapes rather than a single variety) has historically been more recognised for its propensity for high produ

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Shiraz story: Uncovering Australia’s top regional signatures

12-01-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

Credit: De Bortoli WineryAustralian winemakers’ prowess with Shiraz lit up the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) in 2025, and underlined the enticing diversity of premium styles to be explored.
Brilliant Shiraz wines span many growing regions, from the heartlands of McLaren Vale and the Barossa Valley in South Australia to the cooler-climate Yarra Valley in Victoria.
Individual sites and old-vine plots add nuance, enabling winemakers to weave a tapestry of subtly diverging styles around th

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Southern hemisphere Cabernet Franc: Panel tasting results

11-01-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

Dirceu Vianna Junior MW, Eugenio Egorov and Roger Jones tasted 112 wines, with 10 Outstanding and 64 Highly recommended
Southern hemisphere Cabernet Franc: Panel tasting scores
112 wines tasted
Exceptional 0Outstanding 10Highly recommended 64Recommended 37Commended 1Fair 0Entry criteria: producers and UK agents were invited to submit their current-release, minimum 85% Cabernet Franc wines from single, designated vineyard sites anywhere in the southern hemisphereScroll down to see the top-scoring

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Heitz Cellar: Six decades of a Napa Valley icon

10-01-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

From left: Lawrence Wine Estates CEO Carlton McCoy MS with Decanter’s Regional Editor for North America Clive Pursehouse and Napa correspondent Jonathan CristaldiThe road that winds its way to Heitz Cellar and the historic property, which includes a barrel house built in 1898, is a trip back in time. A quiet slice of the old Napa, tucked amid sprawling oak trees away from the tasting room traffic on the Silverado Trail.
Founded by Joe and Alice Heitz in 1961, Heitz quickly established itse

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13 wines to help you understand Sangiovese from Romagna

09-01-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

Landscape near Riolo Terme and BrisighellaRomagna has shared Sangiovese with Tuscany for centuries.
Which region cultivated it first is open to conjecture, but the most likely hypothesis is that it was first grown in the Appenine slopes of the Romagna Toscana, an area culturally and linguistically Romagnola but which was under the rule of Florence from the Middle Ages until the 1920s.
From here, it spread west into neighbouring Chianti and southeast into the hills of Romagna. As it travelled, it

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Lower Manhattan Tastemakers Open New Wine Bar, Stars

08-01-2026 19:07 via winespectator.com

Who’s behind it: For restaurateurs Joshua Pinsky and Chase Sinzer, the idea of opening their latest outpost, Stars, came from listening to their guests’ needs: A cozy wine-first, walk-in-only spot in the heart of New York’s East Village, offering only 12 seats and a wine list with over 1,000 bottles.“[Our first spots] are restaurants in that people go there to have a full meal—and wine works in tandem with that,” Sinzer told Wine Spectator. Sinzer and Pin

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Distilled: The launch of a Golden Ratio-inspired gin

08-01-2026 12:39 via decanter.com

Lessons in chemistry: Aureus Vita
The so-called Golden Ratio of roughly 1:1.618, is found across the natural world – and has been applied to everything from music to art. But what about drinks?
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Wines of the Year 2025: Rest of the World

08-01-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

The task of reducing a huge field to just five wines to represent the expansive ‘global discovery’ category was made slightly easier this year, since many of our key finds from southeastern Europe earned a place in one of the panel tastings in this issue.
Apart from this, it has been an enthralling 12 months across these diverse regions. Decanter’s Georgie Hindle loved the almost viscous palate of Schloss Johannisberg’s Goldlack Riesling Trocken 2022, reflecting one of th

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Arnaldo Caprai, Pioneering Vintner of Italy’s Montefalco Sagrantino, Dies at 92

07-01-2026 23:00 via winespectator.com

Arnaldo Caprai, an Italian pioneer who helped put the near-extinct Sagrantino grape back on the wine world’s map, died Jan. 4. He was 92.Caprai founded his eponymous winery in 1971 after achieving success as an entrepreneur in the textiles industry, purchasing a 108-acre estate with 10 acres of vineyards. He saw potential in the dark, densely tannic Sagrantino grape, thought to be native to central Italy’s Umbria and grown for centuries in the region. Despite Sagrantino’s long

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From qvevri to glass: The fascinating journey of Georgian orange wine

07-01-2026 08:00 via decanter.com

Georgian Qvevris are made by hand from clay.Georgian orange wine – or amber wine – is traditionally made from native grapes in buried clay qvevri. The wines offer the structure of red, the brightness of white, and a sense of history that spans millennia. They are some of the world’s most distinctive and delicious wines for wine lovers to explore.
Where does orange wine sit between white, rosé and red?
Not so long ago, wine lists were divided between red, white, sparkling

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Decanter magazine January 2026: See what's inside

07-01-2026 08:00 via decanter.com

The holy grail
Leader: Amy Wislocki, Magazine Editor
It’s not just teetotallers watching the booming non-alcoholic drinks category with interest. Drinkers looking to moderate, those on driver duty, those who have to abstain for health reasons – there are many wine lovers who dream of a non-alcoholic alternative that would give the same experience and reward.
But as Majken Bech-Bailey, an innovator in the category, points out in this month’s A drink with… interview, anyo

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Wines of the Year 2025: Australia, New Zealand & South Africa

06-01-2026 15:00 via decanter.com

Choosing just three bottles to represent the dynamism and diversity of Australian wine right now was made even harder by the calibre of the contenders.
Penfolds, for example, had 15 wines scoring 95 points or more in Decanter tastings in 2025, with two vintages of Grange (1990 and 2021) awarded 99pts.
But my choices for Wines of the Year 2025 reflect the younger wineries and newer-wave styles that made me really excited during the year.{"content":"PHA+SXTigJlzIGV4ZW1wbGlmaWVkIGJ5IDxzdHJvbmc+QWxr

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Terroir through time - a vertical journey at Château Smith Haut Lafitte: A Decanter Fine Wine Encounter masterclass

06-01-2026 14:57 via decanter.com

Château Smith Haut Lafitte wines at the Decanter London Fine Wine Encounter masterclassLed by Fabien Teitgen, the estate’s charismatic head winemaker and general manager, the session showcased the evolution of one of Bordeaux’s premier Pessac-Léognan properties.
Teitgen, with his deep-rooted passion for precision and sustainability, guided us through eight wines – starting with three vibrant whites and culminating in five grand vin reds (two from magnum) – re

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Wines of the Year 2025: South America

06-01-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

One of my favourite features of 2025, included in our September issue, collected contributions from our South America experts on their favourite ‘hidden jewels’.
Their input – kaleidoscopic and heartfelt – revealed unexpected and lesser-known wines, places and people. It offered colourful snapshots of South America as a source not just of outstanding wines, but also of creative energy and positive entrepreneurial spirit.{"content":"PHA+VGhlc2UgYXJlIHRoZSBkcml2ZXJzIGJlaGlu

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A drink with... Majken Bech-Bailey

06-01-2026 08:00 via decanter.com

Born in Denmark, sommelier Majken Bech-Bailey is a pioneer in non-alcoholic pairings in some of the top Michelin-star restaurants in the world. Her own range of non-alcoholic wine alternatives, BÆK, is listed in restaurants including Gordon Ramsay High in London, Grace & Savour in Birmingham and Adare Manor in Co Limerick, Ireland.
‘Twelve or 13 years ago I had no idea that I would become a sommelier, in the fine dining world. Most people in the rural community I grew up in drank

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Straight Talk Episode 32: ‘Drops of God’ Star Fleur Geffrier

05-01-2026 17:19 via winespectator.com

Drops of God, the hit AppleTV+ series about a quest to identify some of the world’s rarest wines, won the International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series this past year, and season 2 debuts Jan. 21.One of the show’s biggest stars, French actress Fleur Geffrier, joined Wine Spectator's Straight Talk podcast and host James Molesworth in our New York studio to talk about the show and how it has impacted her personal relationship with wine, as well as the upcoming season. (We promise, no

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Wines of the Year 2025: North America

05-01-2026 12:12 via decanter.com

Napa & Sonoma
Napa and its neighbouring Sonoma County continue to shine brightly, as winemakers representing the next generation, and a fresh voice, sidle up next to established producers who’ve been making wines of renown for what seems like decades.
Our Sonoma correspondent Ana Carolina Quintela picked the one white in this year’s Wines of the Year selection – Poet & Prophet’s beguiling Ghost Cat Chardonnay from the intense mountain terroir in Alexander Valley&r

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Unmissable winter food and wine escapes to see in 2026

05-01-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

The first hint of chestnuts roasting over open fires and holly garlands sheathing street lamps began well before December was even underway – and we’re not complaining.
With 2025 now at an end and temperatures dipping to frosty negatives, the holiday season adds a much-needed infusion of cheer and festivities that encourage fêting both the past year and the one to come.
We’ve found a few ways to ring in 2026 in the most stylish of settings, from lavish caviar pop-ups in P

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Sake: A beginner's guide and top recommendations

05-01-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

If sake is an acquired taste, then the world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have acquired the taste and those yet to acquire it.
For wine lovers especially, you will find many familiar elements in sake – similar or slightly higher alcohol levels, fruitiness ranging from floral and citrusy to savoury, earthy and tropical (but with generally much milder acidity), and diverse styles that include vibrant sparkling to sherry-like aged versions.
Our ability to identify the flavou

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