Decanter

Decanter is a monthly magazine focused on wine and the lifestyle surrounding it, available in around 90 countries. It features news from the wine industry, guides to different vintages, and suggestions for wines and spirits. Additionally, Decanter hosts the yearly Decanter World Wine Awards.

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Wine investment: Taking the pulse of Bordeaux 2024 en primeur

2 days ago | decanter.com | Chris Mercer

Bordeaux châteaux have significantly cut en primeur release prices for their 2024 vintage wines, but was it enough to rouse a lethargic market? Release prices at several leading châteaux were markedly lower than for other recent Bordeaux en primeur campaigns (see chart below). Lafite Rothschild and Mouton Rothschild 2024 (both 96pts, Decanter) were the cheapest iterations of these first growth wines on the market.
Oregon wine country hit by immigration raids

3 days ago | decanter.com | Chris Mercer

Oregon wine country has been among areas recently targeted by agents working for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Willamette Valley Wineries Association said the local wine community had been shaken by two recent ‘enforcement actions’. It didn’t name any individuals, although local vineyard expert Moises Sotelo was detained by ICE agents in Newberg while on his way to work on 12 June, according to his family.
Unexpected vineyards to visit in East Anglia

3 days ago | decanter.com | Sophie McLean |Sophie Mclean

This humble, former Anglo-Saxon kingdom, was included alongside the likes of South Carolina’s Low Country and Coastal Georgia (USA), the Terai in Nepal, and Chiriqui in Panama.
Six decades of Biondi-Santi masterclass: DFWE New York 2025

4 days ago | decanter.com | Tina Gellie

The hottest ticket to be had at this year’s Decanter’s New York Fine Wine Encounter on Saturday 7 June was a seat at the Biondi-Santi masterclass. Not only did the masterclass sell out in record time, but it had a lengthy waiting list – thanks to the quality of wines on offer and the fact that Biondi-Santi’s director of winemaking and viticulture, Federico Radi, was hosting.
Bordeaux: Three châteaux on the rise

5 days ago | decanter.com | Stephen Brook

I have been visiting Bordeaux for 40 years, observing its constant evolution, mostly for the better. Mediocre wines don’t sell, and owners need profits. This has given them an incentive to invest, improve viticulture and adapt to fluctuating market conditions. The following are three very different properties that have changed radically over the decades, and thanks to a combination of money, passion and imagination, they have been transformed.
Napa Cabernet 2022: Top wines from Howell Mountain

1 week ago | decanter.com | Jonathan Cristaldi

The 2022 vintage from Howell Mountain delivered wines that reflect the AVA’s signature power, structure and high-altitude freshness, yet with a notable degree of elegance and accessibility, despite the challenges of the vintage. These included the significant heat dome that settled over Napa for a week from Labor Day on – many wines benefited from the higher elevation above the fog line.
Château d’Estoublon: A glass with French singer Carla Bruni

1 week ago | decanter.com | Henry Jeffreys

Mentioning the name Carla Bruni at the Hoxton Hotel in Paris had a magical effect. The previously cool receptionists all jumped to attention and quickly pointed me upstairs; a sign of what an important figure Bruni is in France. Former model, singer, former First Lady of France and to that remarkable resume we can add winemaker, or at least wine impresario.
Vodka: Clear contenders

1 week ago | decanter.com | Henry Jeffreys

Are you overwhelmed by the plethora of gins on the shelf? Are you looking for something cleaner, subtler and, dare I say it, more sophisticated? Well, you’re not alone.
First for UC Davis as student wines released for sale

1 week ago | decanter.com | Chris Mercer

For the first time in its history, UC Davis said it is releasing wines produced by students, teaching staff and other faculty members for public sale. Its new nonprofit wine label, Hilgard631, has been more than 10 years in the making and follows a state law change in 2021. This allows the prestigious department of viticulture and oenology to transfer up to 20,000 gallons of wine to a nonprofit body for sale.
Napa Cabernet 2022: Top wines from Oak Knoll

1 week ago | decanter.com | Jonathan Cristaldi

The 2022 vintage in Oak Knoll District demonstrates why this AVA is one of Napa’s most versatile and exciting sources for Cabernet Sauvignon. The region’s cooler climate and alluvial soils helped preserve balance and energy, ensuring freshness despite the heat.