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A life under flor: How Montserrat Molina became Sherry's leading lady

23-02-2026 10:52 via decanter.com

Warm autumn sun gently seeps into the dark-panelled tasting room of the Barbadillo offices in Sanlúcar de Barrameda on Spain’s Atlantic coast, north of Cádiz. New-release wines sit alongside bottles of old vintages whose labels are barely legible in the dappled light.
It’s quiet, with the silent energy that only exists in the criaderas (Sherry ‘nurseries’) of the region’s bodegas, where flor – the layer of yeast and other microorganisms that form

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Our expert's 10 favourite Chassagne-Montrachet premiers crus in 12 wines

23-02-2026 10:05 via decanter.com

Chassagne-Montrachet is most famous as one of the three great white wine villages in the Côte de Beaune known as The Golden Triangle, along with Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault.
Understanding the true value of Chassagne is more complex, however, given the diverse range of delicious wines in both red and white.Scroll down for 12 delicious Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru wines to seek out
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Spanish Viura/Macabeo: Panel tasting results

22-02-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

Beth Willard, Matthew Forster MW and Andrew Johnson tasted 86 wines, with 4 Outstanding and 31 Highly recommended
Spanish Viura/Macabeo: Panel tasting scores
86 wines tasted
Exceptional 0Outstanding 4Highly recommended 31Recommended 46Commended 5Fair 0Entry criteria: producers and UK agents were invited to submit their wines produced entirely or predominantly from Viura/Macabeo/Macabeu (maximum 15% of any other varieties) from anywhere in SpainScroll down to see the top-scoring wines from our Vi

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Bodega Tamerán – what Manchester City's David Silva did next

21-02-2026 14:00 via decanter.com

David Silva and winemaker Jonatan
García Lima in the wineryDavid Silva – ‘El Mago’ – was an extraordinarily talented footballer: a World Cup and twice European Championship winner with Spain, four times Premier League title winner with Manchester City and one of the first names on the team sheet in the late 2010s when City were, arguably, the best football team in the world.
And now, in glory-coated retirement from the beautiful game, a winemaker? Don’t bet a

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Celebrating 175 years of Seppeltsfield with a taste of wine history and the 'new' 1926 Vintage Tawny release

20-02-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

Bottles at the Seppeltsfield 175th anniversary tastingHistory fills your eyes at Seppeltsfield. Barrels storing 149 continuous vintages of Seppeltsfield Para tawny fill the Centenary Cellar. It’s a collection that’s unrivalled in the world of wine, all housed under one old tin roof in the Barossa, Australia.
History fills your nose, too. An incredibly rich melange of heady aromas permeates the cellar, leaching slowly from the oak barrels as an estimated 3% of their contents evaporate

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Hugh Johnson: ‘We’re getting bolder with bubbles from Italy, Spain, Australia, NZ, the Cape…’

20-02-2026 07:00 via decanter.com

In a village where we used to stay in the centre of France, the New Year was greeted with a day of crashing glass; the bottles of the réveillon festivities and days before, all hitting the wall behind the Hotel de Ville. Families came to fling their empties at the wall, adding to the heap the council eventually carted away, I hope to a glass factory – though recycled glass is a disappointing percentage of new wine bottles.{"content":"PHA+VGhlIGJvdXF1ZXQgb2YgdGhlIGdsZWFtaW5nIGhlYXAgc

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Which is the best American cool-climate Pinot Noir – Oregon or the Sonoma Coast?

19-02-2026 15:00 via decanter.com

Chris James Cellars' vineyards.Clive Pursehouse speaks for the Willamette Valley in Oregon
As cool-climate Pinot Noir regions go, I think the Willamette Valley in Oregon is without peer in the United States.
I love the wines of the West Sonoma Coast, with their freshness and lift, but the classical elegance of the Willamette, marked by its unmistakable forest floor character and sweet, fresh red fruit, swings it for me.
The Willamette Valley has become a New World answer for lovers of classic Bu

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History quiz: 10 questions on wine through the ages

19-02-2026 14:47 via decanter.com

A painting in the tomb of Nefertari that shows the Egyptian queen with two 'nu' jars, possibly filled with wine. Take a journey through time via our new wine history quiz, featuring 10 light-hearted brain teasers that celebrate the grapevine’s rich cultural heritage.
In the quiz box below, you’ll find multiple choice questions on a range of topics, from revered winemakers in ancient Egypt to French royal preferences and landmark dates. Can you get a perfect score?Related articles
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Valandraud Blanc: 20 vintages of Bordeaux's most distinctive cult white tasted

19-02-2026 12:22 via decanter.com

Valandraud Blanc stands as one of Bordeaux’s most distinctive and collectible white wines so I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to attend a landmark tasting of every available vintage since the first in 2003 with the estate’s technical team and owner Jean-Luc Thuenvin last year.
Known for shaking up the Right Bank’s red wine scene in the 1990s with his garage-wine ethos, Thunevin turned his attention to whites in the early 2000s, proving that innovation extends beyond Mer

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The ethical drinker: 'Wines and people that made me stop and think'

19-02-2026 08:00 via decanter.com

Corbières vineyards in southern France.As I sit down to write the first column of 2026, I’ve realised that I never really addressed its title: ‘The ethical drinker’. What does ‘ethical drinking’ actually mean? Does it relate more to the act of drinking alcohol, or to the product itself?
There isn’t really a straight answer to this, as it’s probably a bit of both: an awareness of the way we consume, a curiosity about the wines we choose, their prov

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Best tequilas for a Margarita: 10 to try

19-02-2026 08:00 via decanter.com

Margarita cocktail Who invented the Margarita? Well no-one knows fore sure… The recipe – a simple mix of tequila, lime juice and triple sec – first appeared in print in the December 1953 issue of Esquire magazine. But who created it and who it was named for have been debated by cocktail historians for decades.
Perhaps it doesn’t matter. Whoever first mixed a Margarita, today it’s acknowledged as a classic cocktail and known the world over.
It’s a supremely ve

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Brunello di Montalcino 2021: Our expert's 10 smart picks for discerning buyers

18-02-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

The walls of Montalcino.2026 is a great opportunity to venture beyond Montalcino’s best-known names and take a chance on lesser-known properties.
Well stacked with fleshy fruit, ripe girdling tannins and bolstering acidity, the newly released 2021 Brunellos deliver across the entire gamut of price points – you really don’t need to pay top dollar to experience the true pleasure of the vintage.
But if you do want to spend a little bit more, the superstar estates’ classic bo

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Wine on YouTube: Stars and channels to watch

18-02-2026 08:00 via decanter.com

Mackenzie Casey's new series, The Black Label, is well worth following, says our reviewer.I never really got YouTube. I know that people love it – the way that Instagram absorbs me, others can spend hours flipping from video to video on YouTube.
There are influencers who’ve made their fortunes on the platform, viral personalities of whom I’m entirely unaware. But it’s a whole world I hadn’t really delved into – and especially not for wine. Until now, that is.

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How Bordeaux 2016 surprised winemakers to compete with all-time greats

18-02-2026 07:39 via decanter.com

First growths at the 10 Years On tasting. Château Latour 2016 was only released for the first time in 2025.More than 80 Bordeaux 2016 wines featured in a recent ‘10 Years On’ tasting hosted by international merchant Bordeaux Index in London, attended by producers, critics and journalists.
Classified Left Bank estates, including first growths, were joined by top Right Bank names, from Lafleur, Le Pin, Petrus and Trotanoy to Angélus and Cheval Blanc.
Bordeaux 2016 reds hav

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20 expert-recommended Brunello Riserva 2020 you need, including one spectacular 100-point wine

17-02-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

Looking towards Monte Amiata from Molino di Sant'Antimo in Montalcino's southeast.To make a Riserva, or not to make a Riserva was the question in 2020.
With lower quantities overall and good rather than outstanding quality, the vintage was not an obvious contender in my opinion, especially given the character of the wines.
This isn’t to say that the 2020 Brunello Riserva are without merit.
Some I liked very much, though not necessarily more than their annata counterparts. Indeed, they are

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Chinese New Year in London: Top restaurants for wine lovers

17-02-2026 08:00 via decanter.com

Traditional lion dance performances is taking place on 17 and 18 February at China Tang at The Dorchester.After a special dining experience ahead of the Year of the Horse that also ticks the boxes for a wine connoisseur? I’ve got you covered.
The Decanter team has hand-picked a list of some of London’s most loved Chinese restaurants – from fine dining to casual indulgence – to help you plan ahead, with a special note for those offering dedicated Chinese New Year menus.Chi

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Brunello di Montalcino Vintage Report: The best of the 'intense' new 2021 wines

16-02-2026 13:20 via decanter.com

At Argiano estate looking toward the Castello di Arginao on Sesti's propertyWith its 14th century fortress and landmark clock tower, the walled medieval town of Montalcino has altered little over the two decades I’ve been roaming its cobblestone streets. Its wine scene, on the other hand, continues to evolve.
Recent changes include an increased allowance for Rosso di Montalcino production and the abolishment of the consorzio’s five-star rating system for Brunello. Most exciting, thou

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Exploring Fuerteventura: From volcanic landscapes to the island's wine renaissance

16-02-2026 08:00 via decanter.com

Aerial view of Puertito village and the beautiful natural
lagoons of Isla de Lobos, just off the busy port town of Corralejo.The great Spanish writer Miguel de Unamuno (1864-1936) got it right when he lyricised about Fuerteventura as ‘this bony land… this red protrusion thirsting for water! Yet how beautiful it is! Yes, beautiful! But only for those seeking the innermost secrets of its shape.’
This ‘keeper of secrets’ is the second-largest island in the volcanic Ca

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Priorat 2021 vs 2022: Panel tasting results

15-02-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

Beth Willard, Eugenio Egorov and Matthew Forster MW tasted 98 wines, with 5 Outstanding and 63 Highly recommended
Priorat 2021 vs 2022: Panel tasting scores
98 wines tasted
Exceptional 0Outstanding 5Highly recommended 63Recommended 27Commended 3Fair 0Entry criteria: producers and UK agents were invited to submit their dry red wines classified as DOCa/DOQ Priorat from the 2021 and 2022 vintagesScroll down to see the top-scoring wines from our Priorat 2021 vs 2022 panel tasting
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Andrew Jefford: Bordeaux's white wine resurgence deserves attention

15-02-2026 07:00 via decanter.com

A new Médoc Blanc appellation introduced in 2025 could prove to be a key moment.I’m curious. Imagine we’re going to have dinner together: aperitif, white wine with the starter, red wine with the second course and a glass of Port (young, vintage) to finish. As I serve the first course, I mention that tonight’s white is from Bordeaux. What’s your reaction? He’s gone for a cheap option? Maybe. It’ll be a soundly made fresh white without much personality? P

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Indian wine in five facts and five wines

13-02-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

Vineyard workings of Krsma Estates. Image copyright: Peter Csizmadia-HonighLast August (2025), I started a whirlwind tour of four Indian wine regions as the monsoon was drawing to its end.
During the nine-day trip, I travelled nearly 3,000km domestically and tasted over 150 wines to assess the 2025 vintage and recent bottlings from previous vintages.
I also got to review another 30 wines from Bangalore and the southern region a few days before New Year’s Eve, en route home after another tr

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Valentine's Day wine quiz: 10 questions to get you in the mood

12-02-2026 18:08 via decanter.com

Whether you’re pulling out all the stops or hiding away from the hype this Valentine’s Day, the links between wine and romance are undeniable.
Our Valentine’s Day-themed quiz takes you through historical love and wine connections, romantic labels, quotes and even cocktail ingredients. Try your luck with our 10 multiple-choice questions below.Related articles
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Why this prestige rosé Champagne is one to splurge on

12-02-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

Taittinger’s prestige cuvée Comtes de Champagne, made from 100% Chardonnay, is one of the region’s most recognisable wines. Lesser spotted, though, is its pink cousin.
The newly released 2012, however, is one of its most impressive vintages.Scroll down for Tom’s tasting note and score for Comtes de Champagne Rosé 2012
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Why is Tattinger's Comtes de Champagne Rosé 2012 so good?

12-02-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

Taittinger’s prestige cuvée Comtes de Champagne, made from 100% Chardonnay, is one of the region’s most recognisable wines. Lesser spotted, though, is its pink cousin.
The newly released 2012, however, is one of its most impressive vintages.Scroll down for Tom’s tasting note and score for Comtes de Champagne Rosé 2012
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The allure of Chartreuse: From monastic origins to modern cocktails

12-02-2026 08:00 via decanter.com

Brother Jean-Jacques, one of the two monks who knows Chartreuse’s secret recipe.During a recent trip to my local wine merchant, a vintage bottle of Chartreuse caught my eye – as did the price tag: US$4,295. This once-obscure French liqueur is having a moment with collectors and bartenders alike.
Crafted in the French Alps by silent Carthusian monks, the spirit’s origin dates to an alchemical recipe for an ‘elixir of long life’ given by Duke François-Annibal d

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Editors’ picks: Bonus tips on wines to watch – February 2026

12-02-2026 08:00 via decanter.com

South Africa on stage
Julie Sheppard
My latest taste of the Cape took place in the heart of London, where House of Sisters Grimm has opened its doors to celebrate South African culture through performance, art and – of course – wine.
The venue is home to an art gallery – displaying works by Ella Spira MBE, inspired by Cape landscapes – and iGoli wine bar, which lists only South African bottles from top names including Restless River, Thorne & Daughters, Scions of Sina

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The ethical drinker: How the understated Loire became an environmental pioneer

11-02-2026 16:21 via decanter.com

The vineyards of Sancerre.The Loire Valley has always been a quietly confident wine region. Stretching 300km along the river and its tributaries, it encompasses more than 65 official designations, from Muscadet on the Atlantic coast to Sancerre in the east. The area now enjoys UNESCO recognition for its cultural landscape, too.
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Breaking down barriers: The case for rosé as a fine wine

11-02-2026 15:00 via decanter.com

Rosé has been the still wine success story of the last 15 years.
From being a drink that barely dared speak its name around the millennium it’s now become a staple of Friday night sofas, garden barbecues and sun-baked terraces the world over.
There are even signs that wine drinkers are beginning to accept that it’s not solely for summer.
Yet for all its progress one door remains stubbornly shut. Pinks can be good, they can be ambitious, they can be expensive.
But this is still

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City guide to Trieste

11-02-2026 14:33 via decanter.com

With its complex past and rich cultural mix, the coastal city of Trieste at Italy’s most northeasterly tip has a vibrant, vigorous atmosphere buoyed by the locals’ cheerful irony. The traditional cuisine, also full of contrasts, is underpinned by a thriving, well defined wine scene.
This compact, cosmopolitan city near the Slovenian border stretches along the Gulf of Trieste like a wide-toothed comb, with a series of jetties ideal for enjoying sunsets over the sea.
Trieste’s ri

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Two of Italy’s superstar wine estates launched their new vintages last week – read our editor’s opinion

11-02-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

Last week, Ornellaia and Sassicaia – two of Italy’s gold-standard red wines – launched their newly bottled 2023 flagships.
Both wines are situated on the Tuscan coast, in a winemaking zone known as Bolgheri – a comparatively new wine region, established as a DOC in 1994, and known for its red wines made from ‘international’ varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
For decades this duo have been Italy’s shining stars on the interna

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Sassicaia and Ornellaia launched their new vintages last week – here's our expert opinion

11-02-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

Last week, Ornellaia and Sassicaia – two of Italy’s gold-standard red wines – launched their newly bottled 2023 flagships.
Both wines are situated on the Tuscan coast, in a winemaking zone known as Bolgheri – a comparatively new wine region, established as a DOC in 1994, and known for its red wines made from ‘international’ varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
For decades this duo have been Italy’s shining stars on the interna

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Is your water ruining your wine? Discover the best pairings

11-02-2026 07:00 via decanter.com

German-born,
Los Angeles-based water sommelier Martin Riese.When dining out, most of us will spend an inordinate amount of time poring over the wine list, carefully selecting the right bottles to pair with the meal we’re about to enjoy. But when it comes to water, few will give it a second thought – after all, it’s only there to keep us hydrated, right?
In fact, different levels of total dissolved solids (TDS; comprising inorganic salts and organic matter) in water can signific

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Crimson Wine Group Purchases Sonoma’s Raeburn for $35 Million

10-02-2026 22:54

Crimson Wine Group has added Sonoma Chardonnay specialist Raeburn Winery to its portfolio. The $35 million purchase includes the brand and inventory, but no winery or vineyards. Raeburn, which makes about 250,000 cases annually, is particularly known for Chardonnays sold for between $15 to $25.“I think that people who know Crimson well understand why this was a really good acquisition,” Crimson CEO Jennifer Locke told Wine Spectator. “As a company, we fly a little bit under the

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Essential oils and the fight against mildew: What producers around the world can learn from an estate in Costières de Nîmes

10-02-2026 14:00 via decanter.com

Father and son Jérôme and Tanguy CastillonWith increasingly unpredictable weather, organic farming in France isn’t getting any easier. To make matters worse, a French government agency has recently restricted the use of most copper fungicides – organic winemakers’ main defence against downy mildew, which can destroy entire crops if left unchecked.
But one winemaker in the southern Rhône believes he has an alternative. What’s more, the treatment is adapt

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Tickets on Sale! Decanter Fine Wine Encounter New York returns to the top of Manhattan

10-02-2026 11:57 via decanter.com

Credit: Alfonso Lozano Photography
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Shaping the future of wine & spirits: What’s new at ProWein Düsseldorf?

10-02-2026 11:00 via decanter.com

With its guiding principle Shape. Create. Elevate., discover what's new at Prowein 2026.The future of wine and spirits doesn’t happen by chance. It is shaped by people who take responsibility, create momentum and elevate an entire industry. ProWein 2026 puts this mindset at the centre – with a clear ambition: to actively shape the future of the global wine and spirits trade.
With its guiding principle Shape. Create. Elevate., ProWein positions itself not just as a trade fair, but as

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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2023 in bottle: A first look at a powerful vintage of great potential

10-02-2026 10:20 via decanter.com

2023 DRC in bottle.The 2023 wines from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti have just been released onto the market.
The domaine’s co-directors Perrine Fenal and Bertrand de Villaine were present in London last week to reveal them to the trade and press, alongside UK agent Corney & Barrow’s managing director Adam Brett-Smith.
‘The major challenge of this vintage was to harvest grapes with sufficiently advanced phenolic ripeness while preserving good balance, at a time when po

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Ned Goodwin MW: ‘Later-ripening Syrah represents an exciting new frontier for Tasmania as the climate warms’

10-02-2026 08:00 via decanter.com

Tasmania is Australia’s smallest state, a coven of those who seek change from the mainland cities, or a cadence away from the mainstream. There is that rare species, too, that was simply born there.
The bucolic undulations of Tasmania’s north, from the Tamar to Pipers River, are juxtaposed against the salt-bitten ruggedness of the east coast and the drier Derwent and Coal river valleys, where consistency of crop and proximity to the state capital Hobart account for a concentration of

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Ted Conklin, Restaurateur Who Reshaped Long Island’s East End, Dies at 77

09-02-2026 18:44

Theodore “Ted” Conklin III, the owner, sommelier and hotelier of longtime Grand Award-winner the American Hotel in Sag Harbor, N.Y., died Feb. 1. He was 77 years old. The cause was complications from bladder cancer.Conklin was a key figure in revitalizing the town of Sag Harbor on Long Island’s East End. The wine list became part of the annals of American wine history when the American Hotel won an inaugural Wine Spectator Grand Award in 1981. It has held that honor for nearly

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Kylie Minogue presents Andrew Jefford with Lifetime Achievement Award

09-02-2026 17:55 via decanter.com

Jefford accepted his award at the V d’Or Business Awards ceremony having been called to the stage by none other than pop superstar Kylie Minogue.
In introducing Jefford, Minogue revealed that she had turned to him for advice when she was first considering launching her own wine range.
‘I was very nervous ahead of our first Zoom call. But he was so supportive, and kind and insightful… he gave me a lot of fortitude,’ she said.
‘Like many of you I loved his book, &lsq

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Castel Firmian presents a fresh new look with Wines from the Mountains

09-02-2026 16:00 via decanter.com

Castel Firmian's range of wines. Nestled in the heart of the Dolomites, Mezzacorona has been producing wines for more than 120 years. Established in 1904 as a small winemakers’ cooperative, today more than 1,500 growers are part of the organisation, forming the backbone of the Trentino region’s wine community.
Now, Mezzacorona is introducing a whole new wave of wine lovers to its Alpine varieties. The cooperative has rebranded its Castel Firmian range of wines with a fresh identity,

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These are the local wines to look out for during the Winter Olympics 2026

09-02-2026 12:43 via decanter.com

Antoine Gelinas-Beaulieu of Team Canada trains on day minus three of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games. Even before counting scores, the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics is a blitz of numbers: 116 events in 16 disciplines over 17 days (6-22 February 2026). This has been the case for the past 24 winter games, but what distinguishes 2026 is its sheer geographical breadth.
Official Olympic venues dot the Lombardy and Veneto regions, spread across multiple provinces, two host cities, a

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Champagne 1995 vs 1996: Lessons learnt 30 years on

09-02-2026 10:36 via decanter.com

For all but the most obsessive – and patient – Champagne collectors, the question of assessing whether 1995 or 1996 turned out to be a better vintage might seem like purely an academic one.
Dig a little deeper, however, and there is much to learn for any Champagne or wine lover.Scroll down for notes and scores for a clutch of 1995 and 1996 Champagnes
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Champagne 1995 vs 1996: How do these vintages hold up 30 years on?

09-02-2026 10:36 via decanter.com

For all but the most obsessive – and patient – Champagne collectors, the question of assessing whether 1995 or 1996 turned out to be a better vintage might seem like purely an academic one.
Dig a little deeper, however, and there is much to learn for any Champagne or wine lover.Scroll down for notes and scores for a clutch of 1995 and 1996 Champagnes
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The Best of Bordeaux

08-02-2026 18:00 via decanter.com

Sunset over the vineyards of Montagne near Saint Emilion. It’s the Gironde river, where the Garonne and Dordogne meet, that splits the region in half to create its key Right Bank and Left Bank zones. And the third major zone, in between the rivers, is known as Entre-deux-Mers.
With its climate influenced by the Atlantic ocean and its soils rich in gravel, the Left Bank is known for producing wines dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon. With iconic appellations including Margaux, Pauill

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Twenty fresh and crisp Spanish wines from the land of Albariño – Rías Baixas

08-02-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

Pazo Señorans, one of Rías Baixas' foremost wineries.The 4,800ha wine region now known as Rías Baixas first gained appellation status in the early 1980s, as DO Albariño.
However, when Spain joined the EU in 1986, a geographic designation became mandatory and the name Rías Baixas was chosen.
This term refers to the picturesque estuaries that shape Galicia’s west coast, the source of superb fish and other seafood.
The main wine-producing area of Rías

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Four small Spanish wine regions with famous next-door neighbours

07-02-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

Despite the wonderful diversity of Spain’s wine regions, only a handful dominate the public consciousness on the international stage. Names such as Ribera del Duero, Priorat and Rioja attract a certain level of recognition, the latter so famous in some markets that it’s arguably more than just a region – it’s a brand.
But next door to some of Spain’s best-known regions, there’s a renaissance in local viticulture taking place, an explosion of dynamic producers,

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Toro: A tale of resilience, evolution and commitment

06-02-2026 11:00 via decanter.com

The Duero River has a
key role to play in this
important wine region.To say that wine regions find themselves at a crossroads in the age of climate change, economic uncertainty and geopolitical turmoil, has become a tired cliché. Although both viticulture and oenology face unprecedented challenges, this also means that from these testing times the true potential of each region will become more apparent – with perhaps somewhat overlooked or unexpected places emerging as unlikely cham

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Spanish families defining excellence: DWWA masterclass at Barcelona Wine Week

06-02-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

The masterclass line up showcased eight top medal winners from Decanter World Wine Awards 2025.The leading event for quality Spanish wine held from 2-4 February in the heart of Barcelona, brought together more than 1,300 exhibitors, 90 DOs and nearly 1,000 national and international buyers, offering a platform for valuable conversations and business opportunities.
This year, Barcelona Wine Week paid tribute to the finest family wine dynasties. As part of the programme, Decanter World Wine

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Rethinking ripeness in Napa Valley: A fresh perspective on the region's evolution

06-02-2026 09:00 via decanter.com

Having tasted extensively across the contrasting 2022 and forthcoming 2023 vintages of Napa Cabernet – the former early-drinking, riper with softer tannins, and the latter a cellarworthy year marked by vivid, fresh fruit and structured tannins – it made me consider the concept of ‘ripeness’
I asked a handful of Napa’s top winemakers to reflect on their approach and perspectives on ripeness in any growing season.
I wanted to know what it means to achieve ripenes

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