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Decanter's Dream Destination: Villa d'Este, Cernobbio, Italy
15+ hour, 21+ min ago (678+ words) You can't help but feel glamorous slicing through the water on Lake Como in a gleaming Riva speedboat with a glass of Ca' Del Bosco Franciacorta fizz in hand. "That's George Clooney's house,' the skipper says, whizzing by a large…...
So you think you know Champagne Bollinger? Here are five facts that might surprise you
13+ hour, 42+ min ago (731+ words) Shivani Tomar shares what she learned on a very special trip to Champagne Bollinger for the launch of its new La Grande Ann'e. Nestled in the historic Champagne village of A" lies one of the region's most recognisable names: Champagne…...
Bordeaux whites and crémants: Energy, freshness and renewal
19+ hour, 10+ min ago (1699+ words) Sponsor Content Created With CIVB, published 2nd April 2026 A deep dive into the new-wave dry white and sparkling wines from a region undergoing a vibrant renaissance creating crisp, lively expressions that blend Atlantic freshness, historical roots, and modern innovation for everyday…...
Our Barolo Riserva 2020 recommendations: ‘Immediate harmony and instant enjoyment’
19+ hour, 46+ min ago (516+ words) Michaela Morris picks out her top 20 Riservas from 2020, plus seven late releases available this year. Barolo's latest Riserva releases hail from the warm and docile 2020 vintage. Like their annata counterparts, the wines exude a supple graciousness: even when they are…...
On the rack: Chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (611+ words) Ch'teau Biac " I love their wine. My restaurants have a tendency to be French-focused, so I'm white Burgundy, red Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rh'ne. I'm a boring guy! But then I love M'connais and I love Beaujolais because I'm from Lyon. Fleurie,…...
At the table with Dr Laura Catena, star of Argentina's wine scene
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (1287+ words) Fourth-generation vintner Dr Laura Catena shares her wine journey, top travel trips, favourite Malbec food pairings and mission to preserve genetic diversity in Argentina's vineyards, in an interview ahead of Decanter's Fine Wine Encounter in New York. Dr Catena will…...
The ethical drinker: Inside the debate on wine and water use
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (746+ words) Linda Johnson-Bell, author of the book Wine and Climate Change, argues there's a missing link in our modern relationship with water and explores current debate around irrigation in vineyards. Two rivers in California, the Klamath and the Colorado, which act…...
Barolo 2022: Our top value finds
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (317+ words) 'Classic' Barolo blends shine if you're looking for value in the 2022 Barolo vintage, says Michaela Morris. Barolo's best value in 2022 is found among its blends. Whether a region-wide or a village blend (as opposed to the single-MGA and even single-vineyard…...
Decanter magazine April 2026 issue: See what's inside
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (248+ words) From a celebration of Italy to South African Bordeaux blends, plus offbeat pairings for lamb and making wine from disease-resistant grape varieties, see what's inside the Decanter magazine April 2026 issue. Basing yourself in winery accommodation seems like a good place…...
Barolo 2022: Our guide to the ‘against-all odds’ vintage
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (1749+ words) Between extensive blind tastings and visits to over 50 wineries, Michaela Morris selects 140 wines to recommend from Nebbiolo's heartland of Barolo DOCG. When I visited Barolo in early May of 2022, scrawny plants on dusty, arid soil were barely noticeable amid the…...