How a talented chef de cave made the most of a difficult year. By Anne Krebiehl MW It’s a tribute to Julie Cavil’s winemaking skill that Krug’s latest releases rise above a challenging, unheralded vintage, says Anne Krebiehl MW. As always, Krug’s chef de cave Julie Cavil is refreshingly honest. She means it when she… Read More »
Nyetimber’s prestige cuvées are dubbed as 1086, owing to the reference of the inclusion of Nyetimber manor in the Doomsday book during that year. These significant selections represent the best wines and are only produced during select vintages. Nyetimber 1086 2010 Sussex, EnglandThis splendid offering is a blend of 45% Chardonnay, 44% Pinot Noir, and… Read More »
New wines from the historic Chianti Classico producer. By Joanna Simon Joanna Simon joins Francesco Ricasoli for the launch of the latest vintages from Castello di Brolio, including a surprising new Trebbiano. Apart from sounding somewhat oxymoronic, a tasting lunch at Dinner by Heston is almost guaranteed to be of interest. It’s all the more… Read More »
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the 218% tariffs imposed by China on Australian wine will be lifted on Friday, March 29. “This is a welcome development, particularly for the Australian wine industry,” commented the Australian government in their statement. “Allowing Australian bottled wine back into the Chinese market will not only benefit… Read More »
Cigliano di Sopra is an intriguing venture. The partnership between Maddelena Fucile and Matteo Vaccari began in 2016 (they were then ages 21 and 23, respectively). The first wines were bottled in late 2018. This partnership is based on a family property of Maddelena’s, which was previously used for selling bulk wine. They started by… Read More »
A rewarding panel tasting of the best examples of this famously rugged and powerful red wine. By Andrew Jefford The Tannat-based red wines of Madiran in Gascon South West France are famous for their high tannin and acidity. But is their rugged structure a key part of their charm or a barrier to fine-wine status?… Read More »
Mark your calendars! Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) returns to New York City in just over two months on Saturday, June 8! Nestled in the vibrant Financial District, we are bringing together wine aficionados from near and far to taste some of the world’s most exquisite wines. Join us on the 60th floor of the… Read More »
Website: Weinbach Weinbach is a renowned name in Alsace, marking my second visit to this location. This visit occurred with Eddy Leiber-Faller, who manages the domaine in association with his brother Théo and their mother, Catherine Faller. Weinbach offers an impressive sight of the Schlossberg Grand Cru, the site where a significant portion of their… Read More »
Stuart Walton discusses the insightful wine-related poetry of an eighth-century Chinese poet who appreciated the virtue of solitary drinking. By Stuart Walton Studying the works of the eighth-century Tang poet Li Bai, we come to understand that solitary wine-drinking can carry profound significance, rather than the derogatory and pitiful image it often conjures in the… Read More »
As I ventured into a petite village just above Châteauneuf-du-Pape, I was curious about identifying Château Mont-Redon. I soon comprehended that the entire village was Château Mont-Redon. Typically, a Châteauneuf estate encompasses 10 hectares of vineyards accompanied by a small, practical winery. Mont-Redon, in contrast, owns its petrol station and hires a permanent mechanic to… Read More »