Decanter News

TV review: Chateau Monty

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:42:00 +0100

Half way through the first episode of Chateau Monty, Monty Waldin's adventure in biodynamic growing in the south of France, his new assistant looks up at the saw-toothed Pyrenees looming over her and says, I'm not going to moan too much as it's really really nice here.'

2008 Bordeaux harvest begins

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:23:00 +0100

The 2008 harvest in Bordeaux started today with Chateau Carbonnieux in Pessac Leognan bringing in the first Sauvignon Blanc grapes, ten days later than last year.

Drastic EU reforms will eliminate Italy's DOC and IGT denominations

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:47:00 +0100

New EU wine reforms will destroy centuries of winemaking tradition and cause market chaos, say industry professionals in Italy.

Sauvignon Blanc next for northern Europe

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:24:00 +0100

Sauvignon Blanc could thrive in northern Europe if average climate temperatures continue to rise, a conference has heard.

Fake wine detector developed

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:23:00 +0100

French scientists have developed a technique that detects fake wines using similar methods to those used in the fine art world.

Quinault sold to LVMH's Arnault

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:10:00 +0100

Bordeaux Chateau Quinault has been sold to billionaires Bernard Arnault and Albert Frère.

Banfi scorns report on Brunello

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:41:00 +0100

Brunello producer Banfi has strongly disputed reports that grapes other than Sangiovese have been found in their wine.

Fatal fungus threatens vines across southwest France

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:21:00 +0100

A fatal fungus that attacks vines is becoming increasingly prevalent across the wine regions of Bordeaux, Gascony and the Charente, it has emerged.

M&S, Wine Society, Green & Blue scoop Decanter Retailer Awards

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:08:00 +0100

Marks and Spencer and Majestic have been voted the UK's best retailers at the Decanter World Wine Awards.

Wine world gathers for 2008 Decanter World Wine Awards presentation dinner

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:34:00 +0100

The top names of the international wine world descended on London on Monday night to indulge in some great wines and applaud the winners of the 2008 Decanter World Wine Awards.

Mouton, Beaucastel, Krug in charity auction

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:22:00 +0100

Krug, Mouton and Latour as well as a day in the kitchen with Café Anglais chef Rowley Leigh are up for grabs at a charity auction in November.

Powell buys back Torbreck

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:21:00 +0100

Barossa Valley winemaker David Powell has regained control of his ultra-premium winery, Torbreck.

South Africa sweeps the board at Decanter World Wine Awards

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:00:00 +0100

In an evening full of surprises, South Africa emerged triumphant from last night's Decanter World Wine Awards.

Germany astonishes at Decanter World Wine Awards

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:36:00 +0100

There were astonished gasps at last night's Decanter World Wine Awards as a German producer took the top International Trophy for Pinot Noir.

Michael Mondavi to release first wine

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:15:00 +0100

Former Mondavi CEO and chairman Michael Mondavi is to release his first wine this autumn.

Macau eliminates wine tax

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:17:00 +0100

In a bid to become a dominant player in the regional fine wine market, Macau has eliminated its 15% tax on wine.

David Ginola returns to Newcastle to launch award-winning rosé

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:14:00 +0100

Former Newcastle United footballer David Ginola was back at St. James's Park today to launch his award-winning rosé in the north of England.

Crimson buys Domaine Alfred

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:07:00 +0100

California's renowned Pinot producer Domaine Alfred is about to be snapped up by the Crimson Wine Group.

Decanter World Wine Awards: more Golds the higher the price

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:22:00 +0100

When it comes to wine, you get what you pay for, the Decanter World Wine Awards has proved.

Australian Vintage back in profit

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:19:00 +0100

Australian Vintage - formerly McGuigan Simeon Wines - posted a profit in 2007-08.