Collateral damage
Prohibition, the most infamous alcohol ban in history, nearly destroyed California’s wine industry even though wine was not its prime target. One hundred years on, Julian Hitner charts the fascinating history of this most disruptive era
How good is canned wine?
Eduardo Dingler explores the growth in canned wine sales in the USA, and now the UK - and at $25 dollars a can in some cases, it's not just the house wines...
What might prime minister Boris Johnson mean for the wine trade?
The new UK prime minister may be a self-confessed ‘wine man’, but there’s no escaping the ‘B’ word amid concern that a 'worst-case scenario' could be realised.
Malbec across the Andes
East or west of the mountains, finding the right site is key to bringing the best out of this in-vogue variety, says Alejandro Iglesias...
First published in the October 2017 issue of Decanter
Château Figeac vertical: Extraordinary vintages
Jane Anson delves into the distant past of this famous St-Émilion estate, tasting 19 select vintages stretching back as far as 1949...
Auction Napa Valley: Why everyone should go at least once
Elin McCoy reports on the glitz, glamour and fine wine inside this annual Napa Valley showpiece.
Sauternes: A fresh debate
What determines freshness in Sauternes? Is it down to terroir? Vintage perhaps? Or maybe it’s the winemaker’s influence? James Lawther MW considers the relative impact of each of these factors…
Understanding the different Madeira styles
Ever wondered what Madeira tastes like? Or which bottle to buy? Read Richard Mayson's style guide below...
Behind the label
Stephen Brook delves into the fascinating history of 10 of the most recognisable labels from Bordeaux châteaux