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White Port: 18 exciting examples of this versatile wine

25-12-2025 09:00 via decanter.com

For many, the Douro’s fortified wines are synonymous with red grapes. The region’s viticulture, however, has a more complex history, with field blends dotted with white varieties.
Mostly harvested together, they played a balancing role in red Port and contributed to its complexity and ageworthiness. White grapes-only vineyards, and hence white grapes-only Port, accounted for a minimal share of production.
Beyond viticulture and tradition, another factor was at play: with many Port sh

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Etna Bianco Superiore: Sicily's volcanic grand cru

24-12-2025 09:00 via decanter.com

Summer pruning Milo Etna SuperioreOn the eastern slope of Etna lies the town of Milo, a small village with the exclusive right to produce wine labelled ‘Etna Bianco Superiore DOC’.
Approaching by car from the south or north, you might be struck by the sudden disappearance of the sun and the descent of mists, or by the dustpans and brushes that the residents keep on their balconies to sweep up volcanic ash.
On any given day, you might drive along roads where drifts of lapilli sent for

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Top Wine News of 2025

23-12-2025 21:57 via winespectator.com

Challenging economic times, tariffs, health advisories and fraud were some of the trends that dominated the news in wine in 2025. And yet, there were plenty of bright spots this year as well.Looking back at the highest-drawing news stories of the past 12 months, worry was a persistent theme. The wine industry had grappled with sluggish sales in 2024, and there was no sign of that improving, thanks to inflation and economic uncertainty. Those who love imported wine also knew that President Donald

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Four decades of Château Margaux: A Decanter Fine Wine Encounter Masterclass

23-12-2025 14:00 via decanter.com

Château Margaux masterclass Singapore 2025At Decanter’s Fine Wine Encounter, few masterclasses feel quite as electrifying as Château Margaux. Yet tasting nearly four decades of the Bordeaux first growth’s wines alongside a member of the owning family remains a rare privilege.
Led by Alexis Leven-Mentzelopoulos, Château Margaux’s CEO and the third generation of his family to steward the estate, the special occasion offered not just a vertical tasting, but a win

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Festive Champagne pairings for global cuisines

23-12-2025 10:47 via decanter.com

Tom hewson recommends the Champagnes to pair with different global cuisinesAn Antipodean Christmas barbecue
Smoke, char and spice can be cruel palate partners to delicate Champagnes. It’s a shame to bypass the bubbles entirely, though.
So look out for Pinot-heavy Champagnes that have perhaps seen some oak or a decent level of ageing (vintage level or above), such as Bollinger’s latest B16 limited edition vintage.
This is also great territory for juicier, deeper styles of rosé

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Matt Walls: Reflections on 2025 and his favourite Rhône wines of the year

23-12-2025 09:00 via decanter.com

Last year’s calendar goes in the bin; this year’s, freshly peeled from its cellophane wrapper, is fixed to the wall.
The reassuring customs of Christmas and New Year lend a steadying hand through this time of endings and new beginnings.
One tradition I like to keep is counting down my top 10 wines of the year. The most memorable wines, those that have moved me, those that have made the greatest impression. Counting my blessings.
This year the process brought some painful recent closu

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Best English and Welsh wines to try this festive season

22-12-2025 13:00 via decanter.com

This winter, light up your dinner table with zingy fizzes and sophisticated Chardonnay and Pinot made closer to home. Here is a shopping list curated from our favourite English and Welsh wines tasted in 2025.
Our 2025 highlights
From a Panel Tasting on vintage sparkling wines, a regional profile of Hampshire and an East Anglia vineyard guide, to a discovery feature on Welsh wines – this year we have taken you on a journey around the United Kingdom to unearth the best bottles the nation has

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‘We tasted 4,000 American wines this year. These are Decanter's Top 50 US Wines of 2025’

22-12-2025 09:00 via decanter.com

This is our second annual list of Decanter’s Top 50 US Wines. My hope is that our list of wines inspires conversation and sparks disagreement.
That it makes people take note of the regions beyond those you think of first when you think of the wines being produced in America’s wine country. There are some spectacular wines throughout the US.
I feel like we’re in the process of both getting started and figuring it out. I guess that’s life in a nutshell. I work with a very s

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Joel Stein: ‘The more the person knows about wine, the more obscure your gift needs to be’

22-12-2025 09:00 via decanter.com

Unfortunately, you do need to think a tiny bit about the people you’re gifting to. Do they know anything about wine? Do they only like certain types of wine? Are they a recovering alcoholic?
Luckily, you can rule out certain bottles right away. Even though people make this mistake all the time, don’t gift a mass-market luxury wine. It’s a commodity, so everyone knows its price.
A bottle of Veuve Clicquot in that yellow box might as well be a $60 Amazon gift card. It says: &lsqu

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Cheese and Port: A guide to a Christmas pairing made in heaven

22-12-2025 09:00 via decanter.com

The Port industry is experiencing a quick and exciting transformation. While many producers are producing ever-more characterful and balanced wines, they remain fearlessly committed to history and tradition – in the cellar as well as on the table.
Nothing is more evocative of the endurance of traditions than Christmas celebrations. And the festive season is the time of year when Port is allowed to shine brightly on the dinner table – and under the Christmas tree. Port makes for such

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Blanc de noirs Champagne: Panel tasting results

21-12-2025 09:00 via decanter.com

Tom Hewson, Eugenio Egorov and Sarah Knowles MW tasted 79 wines, with 2 Outstanding and 50 Highly recommended
Blanc de noirs Champagne: Panel tasting scores
79 wines tasted
Exceptional 0Outstanding 2Highly recommended 50Recommended 26Commended 1Fair 0Entry criteria: producers and UK agents were invited to submit their current-release blanc de noirs Champagnes (made from 100% red grapes: Pinot Noir and/or Meunier)Scroll down to see the top-scoring wines from our blanc de noirs Champagne panel tas

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New Champagne releases to buy this festive season as prices ease

20-12-2025 13:00 via decanter.com

Find out which new Champagne releases to enjoy this Christmas and New Year's EveIt’s no secret that the Champagne market has continued to cool in 2025, with sales to August down 1.8% compared to the same period in 2024.
The good news for shoppers, though, is that the price hikes seen over the last two years show signs of softening as the region seeks to move some stock.Scroll down for the latest Champagne releases tasted and rated in time for festivities
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Sweet treats: 20 great sweet wines for Christmas

20-12-2025 09:00 via decanter.com

In the run-up to the festive season, sweet wines ought to be on every wine lover’s shopping list. But this can be a difficult category to understand, with wines grown all round the world, many different styles and varied production methods, leading to a daunting spectrum of flavours and sweetness levels.
Consumers sometimes shy away from wines that aren’t dry, perhaps fearing sugary concoctions that are difficult to match with food. Yet, when done well, sweet wines are among the most

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Bob Steinhauer, Longtime Beringer Viticulturist, Dies at 84

19-12-2025 22:16 via winespectator.com

California viticulturist Robert “Bob” Steinhauer, whose career spanned five decades and who was responsible for farming more than 15,000 acres of vineyards throughout California, predominantly in Napa and Santa Barbara Counties, died Nov. 28. He was 84.“Bob had a major impact on the whole of Napa Valley,” said Andy Beckstoffer, of Beckstoffer Vineyards. “He was everywhere. This was a time when Napa Valley was undergoing a major shift from prune orchards to grapevine

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Sonoma Bespoke and Sebastiani Next Episode: The quiet powerhouses shaping what America drinks

19-12-2025 15:30 via decanter.com

Sonoma’s winemaking identity has long been shaped not only by its vineyards, but by the families who have worked them. Sonoma Bespoke, now entering a new era of purpose and precision, is a part of that lineage. Built upon the Sebastiani family’s 120-plus years of winemaking heritage, the portfolio represents a new chapter in their long history – composed of wines made with purpose, authenticity and a commitment to quality. At the centre of that story today is Sebastiani Next Ep

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Decanter’s Dream Destination: Areias do Seixo, Santa Cruz, Portugal

19-12-2025 14:38 via decanter.com

Perched over the dunes on Portugal’s northwestern Atlantic coast, an hour’s drive from Lisbon, is Areias do Seixo, a boutique hotel and 23 villas marrying eco-mindulfulness and sophistication; an Atlantic soul with cosmopolitan flair. The aesthetic is quiet luxury meets India by way of Marrakech, with surfaces of glazed concrete, polished wood and warm lighting creating an atmosphere of elegant rusticity.
Owners Marta Fonseca and Gonçalo Alves have a solid background in hospit

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Curated wine highlights at Tesco: Explore new additions for festive season cheers

19-12-2025 13:00 via decanter.com

Tesco autumn/winter tastingThe Tesco Finest range continues to evolve with exciting additions this autumn/winter, blending emerging regions like Greece with reliable classics from around the world.
Highlights include the supermarket’s first Greek entry, a Pét-Nat from Zuccardi, and strong value picks from Australia, New Zealand, and South America.
Here’s a curated selection of the standout new listings.Scroll down for scores and tasting notes of the top Tesco winesGreek whites

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Festive wine quiz: 10 questions to test your knowledge

19-12-2025 10:46 via decanter.com

Christmas decorations at Covent Garden in London.Take a break from decking the halls, pour yourself a well-earned glass, and see how many answers you can get right in our fun festive wine quiz.
From Good King Wenceslas to Sir Cliff Richard, our latest quiz takes you on a light-hearted tour of wine-related festive themes, as well as testing your knowledge of traditions around the world. Take our festive wine quiz below.Related articles
Read Decanter’s festive wine guide for 2025
Wine labels

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60 vintages ago the Prunotto winery did something revolutionary in Barolo

19-12-2025 09:00 via decanter.com

Bussia Soprana vineyards.Few names in Barolo make aficionados’ hearts flutter faster than that of Bussia. Among the earliest of the region’s subdistricts to be identified on wine labels, this year’s 2021 vintage release marks the 60th anniversary of the very first Bussia bottling – from the esteemed Prunotto estate.
Alfredo Prunotto established the estate in 1922 upon buying the ‘Ai Vini delle Langhe’ cooperative, which was on the brink of collapse. He and his

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California winemakers share their top wine gifting picks

19-12-2025 08:00 via decanter.com

It’s gift-giving season and celebrations galore — our yearly reminder to open the ‘good bottles’ for the ‘big moments’, as if wine ever needed a special occasion to be enjoyed.
Still, there’s something about the holidays that makes even the most laissez-faire drinker suddenly earnest about choosing well. Maybe it’s the twinkle lights, maybe it’s our annual free pass to be overly cheery, whatever it is, this is the time of year when people sta

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Wine investment: The signs of a fine wine market reawakening

18-12-2025 18:30 via decanter.com

Fine wine prices were set to end 2025 slightly below the levels of 12 months ago, amid ongoing tricky conditions that emerged in late 2022 following a bullish market upturn.
Yet, average prices have stabilised on Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne since hitting low-points earlier in the year, said international merchant Bordeaux Index and its LiveTrade online trading platform (see table below). It also reported higher year-on-year turnover on some producers’ wines in the first three-quarters

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Editors' picks: Bonus tips on wines to watch – December 2025

18-12-2025 13:00 via decanter.com

The new Oriana 'Golden Spur' from Weybourne Estate.A toast to the happy coupleTina Gellie
Weyborne Estate general manager Ben Abric shared a charming analogy for the difference between the still-maturing 2022 vintage of the West Sussex sparkling estate’s Oriana cuvée and the Oriana Golden Spur, the early release of the same wine.‘The Golden Spur is your daughter celebrating her engagement. And then in a few months she will celebrate her wedding!’With low stock of the ina

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Utiel-Requena in 2025: Placing people at the centre

18-12-2025 11:10 via decanter.com

From left to right, standing: Joan Cortés, Alberto Pedrón, Carlos Cárcel and Benoit Dussart. Sitting: Ricardo del Valle, Pablo Carrión, Jose Luis Murciano and Héctor Monteagudo.One of the key focuses – and greatest strengths – of DO Utiel-Requena’s strategic vision has been to bring the human component of terroir to the foreground. The region has recognised its people as a fundamental resource and as one of the most important pillars of sustai

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Our best wine books for Christmas: Nine great reads and perfect gifts

18-12-2025 10:07 via decanter.com

Bianca Bosker, author of Cork Dork – described as 'an addictive read' by our regular book reviewer, Sophie Thorpe. If you’re a proper wine nerd, most of your wine books will be reference guides – hefty things that don’t get read cover to cover, but are pulled off shelves intermittently and leafed through for specific information.The likes of Inside Burgundy, The World Atlas of Wine and Wine Grapes are peerless resources – but if I were bundling together the ultimate

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50 years of Calera: Josh Jensen and the backbone of California Pinot Noir

18-12-2025 09:00 via decanter.com

Calera's Jensen Vineyard in the Gabilan Mountains. Credit: Wildly Simple Productions.When the subject is California Pinot Noir, 10 out of 10 wine drinkers would probably name Sonoma, Santa Barbara, maybe Anderson Valley, or just about anywhere else before San Benito County even crosses their mind.
And, chances are, some people don’t realise that it is a prime wine-growing area at all — a particular kind of shame, once you learn that it has been home for half a century to one of Calif

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Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival is December’s Hottest Culinary Celebration

17-12-2025 23:01 via winespectator.com

For the 18th consecutive year, Palm Beach was overrun by top chefs and fine wine, ready to welcome guests to “wine and dine under the sun.” The Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival (PBFWF) presented by Wine Spectator brought more than 20 signature events to Palm Beach County’s elite hotels, restaurants, golf courses and beyond, December 11 to 14, making the festival one of America’s premier culinary gatherings.An Abundance of ChoiceRanging from intimate chef dinners to pul

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Unlock the perfect match: Cheese and sparkling wine pairing guide

17-12-2025 09:00 via decanter.com

From a ‘pull-out-all-the-stops’ platter to leftover Cheddar melted into a comforting toastie, cheese is a festive mainstay that pairs beautifully with various wine categories.
When it comes to pairing sparkling wine and cheese – as with most food and wine matching – there are no hard and fast rules, with individual taste being the most important factor. But sparkling is one of the easiest – and most decadent – wine categories for cheese.
When considering any w

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Three white Burgundies under £25 that overdeliver

17-12-2025 09:00 via decanter.com

Value Burgundy: The Holy Grail? Our correspondent finds three stunning bottles under £25 White Burgundy is a consistently alluring wine category, but with prices ever on the rise, finding budget Burgundy can be a tricky task.
In searching for white Burgundy under £25, I was pleased to discover that great value still exists without any compromise in quality.Scroll down for three white Burgundies under £25
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Is America’s political instability hurting the wine industry?

17-12-2025 08:00 via decanter.com

It’s well established that the wine industry is one of the more challenging businesses in hospitality, food or beverage. Restaurants, wineries and wine shops navigate shifting consumer tastes, razor-thin margins, and stubbornly high failure rates.
Along with long‑standing business pressures around labour, supply chains, licensing and rising costs, 2025 layered on a new set of political and economic threats.
The current presidential administration, led by Donald Trump, has implemented

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SND: Trinchero To Acquire Mumm Napa From Pernod Ricard

16-12-2025 18:29 via winespectator.com

Trinchero Family Wine & Spirits has agreed to acquire California sparkling wine house Mumm Napa from Pernod Ricard. Neither party disclosed financial terms. The move, first reported by Shanken News Daily (SND), a sister publication of Wine Spectator, deepens Trinchero's participation in sparkling wine, an underrepresented area for the company, which produces 16 million cases annually. Trinchero CEO and president Bob Torkelson told SND that he expects that the deal will close in early 2026.La

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Great wine styles to pair with beef this Christmas

16-12-2025 18:00 via decanter.com

Six grape varieties capable of powering brilliant wines to drink with beef:Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz / Syrah
Malbec
Garnacha / Grenache
Saperavi
Viura (white Rioja)It’s hard to beat the comfort of a roast beef lunch or well-cooked steak accompanied by a delicious bottle of red wine, and the appeal only grows as the outside temperature plunges.
Many fuller-bodied red wines are great options for pairing with beef, especially if you’re planning a hearty roast for the Christmas dinner ta

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My South African wine highlights of 2025

16-12-2025 14:43 via decanter.com

Julie Sheppard, Regional Editor for South Africa It may look like I have the best job in the world: writing about wine. But sometimes that job is very hard; for example when it comes to choosing just a few highlights from a year of exploring South Africa’s vibrant wine scene.
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Six Swiss Syrah to convert the most die-hard Rhône lover

16-12-2025 12:00 via decanter.com

Picture credit: Olivier MaireSwiss grape geneticist and author José Vouillamoz was in London in November to host a tasting during which he explained the origins of Syrah, how it arrived in his home country and why it works so well there.
The six exceptional bottles he opened could convert even the most stalwart Rhône-lover.
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Inside the 2026 edition of Barcelona Wine Week: Heritage, trends and a shifting market

16-12-2025 11:00 via decanter.com

Barcelona Wine Week returns from 2 to 4 February 2026 with a programme that looks squarely at the people behind Spain’s most enduring wines.Credit: Barcelona Wine WeekThis year’s edition places family heritage and intergenerational know-how at the heart of the fair, exploring how Spain’s most respected wine sagas have endured to the present day, or how generational change is bringing new perspectives and ways of understanding wine.
Under the theme ‘The human factor, a leg

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Wine labels quiz: Test your skills with these 10 questions

16-12-2025 10:39 via decanter.com

We’ve updated Decanter.com’s wine labels quiz as a fun way to test your knowledge.
These 10 multiple-choice questions span a range of topics around the theme of decoding wine labels, from key terms to some famous names. How many right answers can you get?Related articles
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International Pinot Meunier Day: Celebrate a grape shining from Champagne to Oregon

16-12-2025 09:00 via decanter.com

Pinot Meunier leaves have fine hairs resembling a coating of white dust or flour on their undersides.Red grape Pinot Meunier, or just Meunier, as it is known in France, accounts for roughly a third of land under vine in Champagne, with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir making up most of the remainder.
The grape is recognisable in the vineyard due to its leaves, which have fine hairs resembling a coating of white dust or flour on their undersides, hence the name Meunier, which means ‘miller’

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New Zealand Pinot Noir Report 2025

16-12-2025 00:30 via decanter.com

If Sauvignon Blanc built New Zealand’s reputation, Pinot Noir is where it intends to cement its fine wine credentials. That much was clear at the industry’s flagship event, Pinot Noir New Zealand 2025 (PN25), held in Christchurch earlier this year – the first since 2017 after a pandemic-related hiatus.
Over three days, producers presented their wares for debate, tasting and scrutiny by local and international critics and trade. The verdict? The wines are more exciting than ever

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Finger Lakes Pioneer Glenora Wine Cellars Sold to Wine Festival Organizers

15-12-2025 22:43 via winespectator.com

Glenora Wine Cellars, one of the pioneers of small Finger Lakes wineries, has been sold by its owners to FLX Family Winery, LLC, a company led by brothers Brian and Kevin Lilly, natives of the Finger Lakes. Neither party disclosed the purchase price, but Glenora was listed in 2022 at $10.8 million.While the Lilly brothers’ primary business is Lilly Broadcasting—a television and radio company based in northwestern Pennsylvania—they have steadily expanded their New York ventures,

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From Pauillac to Stellenbosch: Celebrating May-Eliane de Lencquesaing at 100

15-12-2025 17:32 via decanter.com

Born in 1925, May-Eliane de Lencquesaing grew up in Bordeaux’s Médoc region, daughter of Edouard-François Miailhe and Victoria-Charlotte Desbarats.
Her family ties to wine ran deep. Her father and uncle revived her grandfather’s brokerage business after World War I, investing in the region when confidence and sales were low.
They bought and ran Bordeaux estates including Château Palmer, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou and Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse

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Why Piedra Sagrada is the best Cabernet Sauvignon you've never heard of

15-12-2025 10:58 via decanter.com

At a time when everything is a curated projection of a fictional self, it’s no wonder that we’re increasingly seeking a true sense of connection and a glimmer of humble authenticity – in wine as in life.
It was a genuine sense of connection – transcending individual narratives and fragile egos – that I experienced when I sat down with Marco António Pérez Ramirez of Piedra Sagrada, to taste through the project’s five vintages released so far.
Upon

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Discovering the best of the Cape wine route: Your ultimate guide

15-12-2025 08:00 via decanter.com

The Lion’s Head peak is hikeable
and gives spectacular views over
Cape Town and Table Mountain. As the plane dips into Cape Town’s airspace, the granite monolith of Table Mountain rises to greet you. Its presence magnetises the city, one of the few in the world threaded by a national park. As its granitic folds amble in the direction of Cape Point, its slopes form Constantia, South Africa’s oldest wine region.
The mountain is a reminder of the Cape’s ancient geology, cons

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Making a comeback: Great-value Chardonnay worth your attention this Christmas

15-12-2025 06:00 via decanter.com

The ABC movement – Anything But Chardonnay – is, thankfully, old news.
As consumers have recognised Chardonnay’s versatility and finesse, we’ve come full circle, and shunning it has become as unfashionable, predictable and eye-roll worthy as the wine was previously esteemed.
From crisp and refreshing to buttery and rounded (yes, that’s completely fine too), we’ve picked out a selection of Chardonnays available in the UK, priced at £25 and under per bottl

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Champagne Barons de Rothschild: 20 years of patience and a brand new winery

14-12-2025 09:00 via decanter.com

The house's young cellar master and Avize native Guillaume Lété.Champagne’s Côte des Blancs saw a significant arrival in 2025. Champagne Barons de Rothschild opened the doors of a new winery and cellar complex in an imposing, recently renovated 1874 building, complete with its own vineyard clos.
The winery may be new, but the house is not. Its opening in fact marks the 20th anniversary of the coming together of three branches of the Rothschild family in 2005.Scroll down

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‘There was nothing’: How the Okanagan Valley survived and thrived after a devastating frost event

13-12-2025 15:00 via decanter.com

Ben Bryant at the 1 Mill Road Home Block vineyard, after the January 2024 deep freeze, Naramata, BCIn January 2024, a cold snap hit the Okanagan Valley. The Canadian region’s temperatures dropped to below -26°C (-15°F) for three days straight.
Vine loss was widespread. 90% of the valley’s grape production disappeared. ‘There was nothing,’ says Taylor Whelan, chief winemaker at Mission Hill. ‘We had no harvest.’
The British Columbia government stepped

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A St-Emilion story: Château Pavie profile

13-12-2025 09:00 via decanter.com

Few names are as synonymous with contemporary St-Emilion as Château Pavie – one of just two St-Emilion estates currently with the top rank of premier grand cru classé A – and Gérard Perse, its late owner and former self-made supermarket mogul turned wine empire builder.
An unrelenting dream with quality and hospitality at its heart has seen the Perse universe evolve and expand from wine estates to hotels, restaurants, brasseries and now even an ice cream parlour a

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Top five best value Grosses Gewächs to try

12-12-2025 09:00 via decanter.com

Vineyards in Pfalz. Credit: VDP by Peter BenderThe Große Gewächs (GG) of the VDP – an association of 200 of Germany’s leading wineries – represents the highest quality wine made in Germany today.
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Classic pairings: The best wines for your festive roast duck and goose

12-12-2025 07:00 via decanter.com

What to drink with a traditional roast goose this Christmas...Five examples of grape varieties that power great wines to pair with roast duck or goose are:Pinot Noir
Barbera
Mencía
Riesling
Pinot GrisTraditional roast duck is a key element of Christmas dinner in Denmark, while goose was at one time the go-to festive meat in England.
Whether you’re going Danish-style or old-school this year, or simply fancy a change, duck or goose will likely give you a richer meat on the festi

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Historic Santorini vineyards struggle against climate change and tourism

12-12-2025 06:00 via decanter.com

Viticulturist Stratos Guillame Xyrafis (left) with Yiannis Boutaris (right, son of Stellios Boutaris and sixth-generation winemaker) during the 2025 harvest at Domaine Sigalas.From almost any vantage point on Santorini, the island looks timeless: whitewashed villages ring the caldera, basket-trained vines pepper volcanic terraces, and tasting rooms buzz with thirsty visitors. Wine has been made here for thousands of years, yet what is unfolding now is close to an extinction-level event for one o

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DWWA winners tasting in the heart of South Korea

12-12-2025 06:00 via decanter.com

On Friday 28 November, wine lovers and trade gathered in Seoul’s Gangnam district in the heart of South Korea, for an spectacular walk around tasting.
For the event, Decanter teamed up with Winevision, one of South Korea’s most respected and widely-recognised wine and spirit educational institutions. Hosted at Winevision’s headquarters and organised by co-owner, leading educator and DWWA judge Moonsong Bang, the tasting showcased more than 80 award-winning wines from Decanter W

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Little Mountain Tends the Hearth in Montecito

11-12-2025 17:16 via winespectator.com

Chef Diego Moya had always wanted to work in California. The well-travelled Chilean-born chef—whose resume includes stints at Peru’s Astrid y Gastón, Paris’s Le Comptoir and L’Arpège, and Best of Award of Excellence winner, Casa Mono in New York City—said of his move to Montecito, Calif., “After getting used to the rhythms of being in New York for the last 20 years, I was looking for something else.”A few years ago, Graham Duncan, a Monteci

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