4+ hour, 48+ min ago  (625+ words) In a new Decanter series, 18- to 29-year olds around the world give their honest opinion about a wine they've splashed out on " and if it was worth the cash. My name is Lauren and I'm 23 years old. I'm currently studying…...

5+ hour, 20+ min ago  (1602+ words) When it comes to food, the more it's processed the less good for us it is. Does the same apply to wine? Yes, argues our wine and sustainability expert. The biodynamic treatment of filling cow horns with manure We've all…...

4+ hour, 30+ min ago  (243+ words) Thanks to its broad geographical spread, California's Sonoma County produces a dizzying array of different Chardonnay styles. Here are 20 bottles that capture the region's range. Sonoma County is huge - more than 4, 000km2, stretching from the Pacific coast to the mountains. It's…...

5+ hour, 15+ min ago  (985+ words) Proving there's more to New Zealand than Sauvignon and Pinot, Chardonnay has firmly taken root in Hawke's Bay, producing complex, ageworthy wines that draw comparison with Burgundy. Never tried them? The stellar 2024 vintage is a great place to jump in…...

5+ hour, 30+ min ago  (1682+ words) For a lesson in definitive Pauillac style without breaking the bank, you need look no further than fifth growth Ch'teau Batailley, which inspires a devoted following with its power and consistency. In the heart of Pauillac, where iconic Bordeaux estates…...

19+ hour, 54+ min ago  (850+ words) Right Bank star Lafleur has entered the Bordeaux 2025 en primeur campaign " its first as a 'Vin de France' after leaving the Pomerol appellation " and joined an early trend for relatively modest release prices. Ch'teau Lafleur 2025 was offered by UK merchant…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (1732+ words) Meet the new generation at the helm of the Douro Boys; a dynamic grouping of some of the region's top producers When five of the Douro's leading producers came together in 2003, imbued by the same maverick energy as the Barolo…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (965+ words) Pinot Grigio is a crisp, zesty white wine that's as refreshing as a light sea breeze on a scorching summer afternoon. On 17 May each year, fans raise a glass to celebrate Pinot Grigio Day. Pinot Grigio is a light-bodied, refreshing…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1556+ words) Richard Baudains unearths the intriguing local grapes planted on the steep slopes of Trentino that make the region's underrated still wines. The Trentino-Alto Adige region is composed of two distinct geographical and administrative entities: the bilingual Alto Adige/S'd Tirol…...

4+ day, 18+ min ago  (590+ words) The moment we've all been waiting for " a run of excellent Champagne vintages are finally hitting the market and our correspondent highlights the ones to know about There are rich pickings for fans of vintage and prestige Champagne this summer…...