The Decanter interview: Mouton Rothschild family: the new generation
After earlier careers in other fields, Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s three grandchildren have taken up roles in the family business. Jane Anson discovers how they plan to honour such a distinguished heritage.
The World Heritage wine regions
Being granted UNESCO World Heritage status is a feather in the cap of any wine region boasting superb landscapes or a long wine-growing tradition. Rebecca Gibb MW explores the rocky path to selection。
Five things to know about China’s Chateau Changyu Moser XV
DecanterChina.com speaks exclusively to winemakers at Chateau Changyu Moser XV to learn more about one of China’s biggest producers.
Pride of place: Where do you store your wines?
From a humble 38-bottle wine cabinet to a £250,000 bespoke luxury wine room, there are many ways for the serious wine lover to safely store their prized bottles at home. Tom Cannavan reports
Straight forward?
As debate rages over the relative merits of straight-sided and curved wine glasses, Anne Krebiehl MW looks at the arguments for and against...
Grape Expectations
Wine marketers romanticise the idea that the liquid in your glass is made from lovingly tended grapes grown just outside the cellar door. Most producers don’t want to burst your bubble, says Rob MacCulloch MW, but the truth is that much of the wine you drink is made from purchased grapes
Pruning: Why getting it right matters
Two Italian agronomists have transformed the way many of the world’s top wineries prune their vines. Their pioneering approach has been adopted by estates as prestigious and diverse as Champagne Louis Roederer, Angelo Gaja and a series of top Bordeaux châteaux. Carla Capalbo reaches for the secateurs
South Africa – Flushing away misconceptions
'I have to admit, I used to have strong prejudices against South African wines...'
Climate change: the next frontier
Some areas of Chile and Argentina are experiencing changes in the frequency and severity of weather extremes. While many winemaking regions struggle to adapt, there are some visionary producers who see it as an opportunity to explore. Amanda Barnes investigates.
Spain’s great red surprise | Sarah Jane Evans MW
Garnacha has always gone under the radar, overshadowed as it is by Spain’s star Tempranillo wines. So why is it the grape on everyone’s lips now? Sarah Jane Evans MW investigates...