Hugh Johnson queries the classic status of George Saintsbury’s enduring work. By Hugh Johnson George Saintsbury’s Notes on a Cellar-Book has been unaccountably in print ever since it was published in 1920, nurtured by Macmillans, who must have made a pile out of the old prof over the years. I say “unaccountably” because readers looking… Read More »
Brane-Cantenac 2023 was included in the series of Bordeaux 2023 en primeur releases on the afternoon of Wednesday, 22 May, with more châteaux joining the campaign on the following Thursday morning (23 May). The four most recent additions are as follows: Even though prices have been decreasing over the years, the 2022 vintage was comparatively… Read More »
Karakterre is an incredible two-day natural wine event that takes place yearly in Burgenland, Austria, and additionally in New York. It unites wine producers from Austria along with a few acquaintances from the surrounding countries. This year is my maiden attendance and these are some snapshots from the festival and related events, which incorporated visits… Read More »
Nick Ryan on a great Australian fortified that is part of the world’s vinous patrimony. By Nick Ryan Nick Ryan is enchanted by the astonishingly viscous marvel that is 1924 Seppeltsfield Para Vintage Tawny. The University of Queensland’s School of Mathematics and Physics is home to the world’s longest-running laboratory experiment. The experiment consists simply… Read More »
Terry Theise tastes the latest releases from a “Lion of the Rheingau.” By Terry Theise Terry Theise dips into the vast range of Weingut Künstler in Hochheim, and comes away impressed anew by Gunter Künstler’s ability to express the many different terroirs of the Rheingau region. Everyone should have interesting friends. Of course we love… Read More »
Website: www.closhenri.com Among the many wineries in Marlborough, Clos Henri stands out as one of the most intriguing. This vineyard is the property of the Bourgeois family from Sancerre, and has been managed by Damien Yvon for nearly two decades. Damien recently showcased their revamped selection of wines. The Bourgeois family has made Chavignon, Sancerre… Read More »
Major Bordeaux 2023 en primeur releases today (21 May) have included Domaine de Chevalier and St-Julien fourth growth Château Beychevelle, following from Ets. Jean-Pierre Moueix wines yesterday, including highly rated Bélair-Monange 2023. Prices have continued to drop year-on-year for a Bordeaux 2023 vintage that is emerging onto a challenging fine wine market. Some 2022-vintage releases… Read More »
(Updated May 2024 with notes on new release wines) In 2020, Anna Jørgensen assumed control of Cortes de Cima, a grand Alentejo winery encompassing over 200 hectares of vineyards not only in Vidiguera but also along the Alentejo coast. The winery was brought to life by Anna’s parents, a Danish and an American. It gained… Read More »
Is it worth opening a bottle of sparkling wine a few hours, or days, before drinking it? By Tom Stevenson Tom Stevenson asks if we should let sparkling wines breathe. The benefit of allowing a wine to breathe is inevitably discussed in the context of a still wine and almost always it will be a… Read More »
The Decanter 360 Academy Trainee Programme is returning for a second placement at Decanter. Aimed at individuals with real enthusiasm for wine, who are looking to take their first steps in a wine industry career. The programme is dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusivity within the wine sector by providing chances for underrepresented communities. We… Read More »