Guide archive
#wine
Every live story currently tagged with this topic.
Franks & Fizz Chicago 2026 at The Wiener’s Circle
Franks & Fizz Chicago 2026 pairs Champagne magnums, including Krug and Rare 2012, with Chicago dogs at The Wiener’s Circle on October 23.
Oct 10, 2026 · 6 min read
More tagged stories
Continue exploring
Wine Auction Buying Guide 2026: Sotheby's to Hong Kong
A wine auction buying guide for 2026, covering Sotheby's, Zachys, Hong Kong sale rooms, bidder registration, previews, premiums, and when the paddle is worth raising.
Quintarelli and Dal Forno: Valpolicella Visit Guide 2026
How to access Quintarelli and Dal Forno Romano in 2026, and which Valpolicella producers to book if the cellar doors stay closed.
Wine News Roundup: Casa Góngora and Paso Robles Value
A wine news roundup on Casa Góngora joining Relais & Châteaux, Decanter's case for Paso Robles value, and Vin et Hip Hop LA.
Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Champagne Masterclass in Chicago
Preview the Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle masterclass at Avec River North, with Edouard Cossy and four announced Champagnes.
Château Haut-Brion Auction Hits €3.4m at Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s Paris sale of Château Haut-Brion reached €3.4m, led by a €162,500 2025 barrel and a record 1989 Jeroboam.
2024 Barossa Shiraz Finds Poise in a Frost Year
A dry winter and spring frost cut Barossa’s 2024 crop by 50% to 90%, yet Decanter’s 110-wine tasting found poise in Shiraz.
Can You Visit Promontory and Harlan in 2026?
Promontory is possible by appointment through limited channels; Harlan Estate and BOND remain allocation-first. Here is the realistic access path for 2026.
Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Lunch in Chicago
Arthur Larmandier leads a ten-wine Champagne lunch at Obélix in Chicago on October 23, 2026, with Vertus, Avize and Cramant. $495 plus tax.
Burnt Hill Farm Opens a 12-Seat Wine Tasting Counter
Burnt Hill Farm’s 12-seat Montgomery County counter pairs estate wines with Tae Strain’s Asian-leaning menu, and May booked in six minutes.
Dinner with Frédéric Savart Brings Champagne Savart to Chicago
Preview the Frédéric Savart Champagne dinner at RPM Steak Chicago on Oct 23, 2026, with full announced wine list and booking verdict.
DWWA Winners’ Bar Defines DFWE NYC’s Fifth Edition
On Manhatta’s 60th floor, DFWE NYC poured 28 DWWA 2025 medal wines for more than 600 fine-wine drinkers.
Beaconsfield Wine Bar Reopens With Kyo Kim in Perth
Beaconsfield Wine Bar has reopened in Perth’s south with a larger kitchen for Kyo Kim, a refreshed 50-seat room and most seats still held for walk-ins.
Smith & Sheth Les Graviers Tops White Burgundy Test
Smith & Sheth Les Graviers led blind Chardonnay tastings against white burgundies up to £990, with 300 bottles due next May.
Decanter Hall of Fame 2026: Bize-Leroy and Jerez
Lalou Bize-Leroy takes Decanter’s 2026 Hall of Fame prize, while Ramiro Ibáñez and Willy Pérez share Rising Star.
L.A. Jordan Deidesheim Joins Germany’s Three-Star Circle
L.A. Jordan’s third Michelin star puts Deidesheim, a Rheinpfalz wine town of 3,700, into Germany’s 12-restaurant three-star circle.
Bond Estates Allocation List 2026: How to Get In
A collector's guide to the Bond Estates allocation list in 2026, including waitlist access, secondary market routes, pricing context, and the five Napa Cabernet cuvées to know.
Château Angelus Acker Auction Opens a Saint-Émilion Cellar
Angelus and Acker bring the estate’s largest auction offering to October 17, 2026, with Grand Vin Blanc and 1955 library depth.
Marie-Courtin and Piollot Champagne Lunch at Mitsuru New York
Preview the sold-out Marie-Courtin and Piollot Champagne lunch at Mitsuru, with Dominique Moreau, Rose Piollot and Nathan Fallowfield.
Cheval Blanc Cellar Tour: How to Visit in 2026
A Cheval Blanc cellar tour is appointment-only and relationship-driven. Here is how to request access, when to ask, and what the Portzamparc winery visit includes.
Scarecrow Wine Mailing List: Allocation Guide for 2026
How to join the Scarecrow wine mailing list, what to expect from the wait, and where to find bottles while you pursue an allocation.
Pierre Paillard Champagne Masterclass NYC 2026
Taste Pierre Paillard Champagne cellar releases at Nine Orchard, NYC, on October 16, 2026. $125 plus tax; sold out with a waitlist.
Royal Tokaji 2019 Aszú: Five Vineyards, One Test
According to Decanter, Royal Tokaji’s 2019 single-vineyard Aszús trace five Mád sites through 35°C heat, late botrytis and Hungarian oak.
La Fête du Champagne 2026 Chicago BYOB Gala Dinner
La Fête du Champagne 2026 brings a BYOB gala dinner to Avec River North on October 24, with producer wines, Domaine William Fèvre Chablis and cellar bottles.
Soil to Sip Cumières Champagne Masterclass in NYC
A guided Champagne tasting in NYC with Joseph Perrier, Geoffroy and Peter Liem on October 17, 2026. $125 plus tax; eligible Amex cardholders only.
Loire Valley Wine Tours: Huet and Clos Rougeard
A practical guide to Loire Valley wine tours at Domaine Huet and Clos Rougeard, from Huet's appointment tastings in Vouvray to Clos Rougeard's closed-door reality.
Harlan Estate Allocation in 2026: How to Get Bottles
Harlan Estate allocation in 2026 is less about booking a visit than building the right merchant relationships, auction discipline, and long-term cellar strategy.
Pommard Winemaking Renaissance: Burgundy’s New Guard
Pommard’s new guard is trading hard extraction for organic farming, parcel work and Clayver vessels, without giving up cellar structure.
Apéro au Champagne: A Large-Format Tasting in NYC
A Friday wine tasting at Nine Orchard, NYC, on October 16, 2026, with large-format Champagne, music and small bites. Tickets: $395 plus tax.
Kumeu River Chardonnay and New Zealand's Burgundy Test
Jancis Robinson's September tastings put Kumeu River Chardonnay beside Burgundy and under the scrutiny of an every-vintage vertical.
La Fête du Champagne NYC Gala Dinner 2026
La Fête du Champagne NYC gala dinner returns to Pier Sixty on October 17, 2026, with BYOB cellar bottles, producer wines and four chefs. $1,350 plus tax.
Château Haut-Brion and La Mission Visit Guide
A collector’s guide to visiting Château Haut-Brion and Château La Mission Haut-Brion, with realistic advice on introductions, appointment requests, costs, and backup Bordeaux tastings.
La Closerie Champagne Dinner in Chicago 2026
Jérôme and Agnès Prévost host a La Closerie Champagne dinner in Chicago on October 22, 2026, with eleven wines. Tickets are $1,650 plus tax.
Champagne Tasting NYC October 2026: La Fête
La Fête du Champagne brings 100+ wines to Pier Sixty for a Champagne tasting in NYC on October 17, 2026, noon to 3pm. Tickets cost $475 plus tax.
Saxum Wine Allocation: Can You Join the List in 2026?
Saxum's Offering List is full, but the Wait List is open in 2026. Here is how collectors can join, buy secondary, and target James Berry Vineyard.
La Fête du Champagne Chicago 2026 Event Guide
Plan La Fête du Champagne Chicago 2026, including producer dinners, a Laurent-Perrier masterclass, Grand Tasting, Gala Dinner and PEARL offer.
World Atlas of Wine 9th Edition Maps a Hotter Era
The 9th edition of The World Atlas of Wine arrives with 18 brand-new maps, 240 revised maps, and climate data from Greg Jones.
Michelin Bordeaux châteaux ranking: 83 Estates to Know
Michelin’s Bordeaux grapes selection gives three grapes to nine châteaux, puts three first growths at two, and omits Latour.
2020 St-Emilion and Pomerol: 35 Top Wines
Decanter’s blind panel tasted 147 Right Bank 2020s; 35 reached Outstanding or above, with Pomerol plush and St-Emilion elegant.
Bureau du Champagne 2026: 14 U.S. Rooms
California claims five of the 2026 Top 10, while four new Champagne Legends put caviar, carts and deep lists in focus.
Perrier-Jouët Cellar Master Séverine Frerson on House Style
Séverine Frerson’s brief at Perrier-Jouët begins with house style, then moves through hundreds of still base wines and committee tastings.
Artesa Winery Acquisition: Boisset’s Napa Bet Now
Jean-Charles Boisset buys Artesa from Raventós Codorníu, adding a 350-acre Napa estate and pyramid winery to his portfolio.
La Fête du Champagne NYC 2026: Collector Guide
Plan La Fête du Champagne NYC 2026, from Pol Roger magnums and Clos Saint-Hilaire to Grand Tasting highlights, gala details, pricing and tickets.
Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire Champagne Dinner in New York
Preview the October 16 Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire Champagne dinner at Sixty Three Clinton during La Fête 2026.
Chartogne-Taillet and Pierre Péters Champagne Dinner at DANIEL
Preview the Oct. 15, 2026 Champagne dinner at DANIEL with Chartogne-Taillet, Pierre Péters, Daniel Boulud and Arnaud Lallement.
Northern Swartland Winemakers Beyond the Paardeberg
Mphumi Ndlangisa, Testalonga and Schenkfontein are giving Swartland’s rugged north a sharper identity beyond Paardeberg.
Robert Hall Whole Foods Launch Puts ROC Wine on Shelves
Whole Foods Market is launching Robert Hall’s ROC cabernet and sauvignon blanc, putting regenerative wine in a new retail context.
Drappier Masterclass at La Fête New York
Hugo Drappier’s one-hour La Fête session at Pier Sixty examines oak through four cuvées, including Grande Sendrée 2015 and Éclose 2012.
Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Champagne Dinner at Aquavit
A $1,800 Aquavit dinner will pour twelve Pol Roger Churchill magnums, including four Vinothèque releases from 33 meters below ground.
Numanthia Toro Winemaker Jesús Jiménez on Old Vines
Jesús Jiménez brings La Mancha roots, Rolland discipline, and old-vine Toro focus to LVMH-owned Bodega Numanthia.
Perlée Dundee Hills Brings Smyth’s Chef to Wine Country
Brian Barker left three-star Smyth for Perlée, a new all-sparkling Dundee Hills estate serving an eight-course $250 lunch.
Premiere Napa Valley 2026: What to Know Before You Go
Premiere Napa Valley 2026: Your Access Guide to a Trade-Only Barrel Auction Yes, you can attend Premiere Napa Valley, but not as a member of the public.
Bordeaux En Primeur Week 2026: Can You Actually Get In?
Can You Actually Get Into Bordeaux En Primeur Week 2026? The short answer: not easily, and not through the front door.
Far Mountain Cabernet and Moon Mountain’s Napa Ambition
Rodrigo Soto and Mai Errazuriz are making dry-farmed Sonoma Cabernet that argues for Moon Mountain District as its own category.
Domaine Carneros Sustainability Earns Napa’s Award
Domaine Carneros’ Napa Chamber honor puts its Carneros AVA sparkling-wine estate, microgrid, and vineyard practices in the glass.
Frascati Wine Country: Planning a 2026 Visit
Planning a Visit to Frascati Wine Country in 2026 Yes, you can visit the wineries around Rome, and for most of them, you can show up with little more than an email sent a few days ahead.
How to Buy Romanée-Conti DRC in 2026
How buying Romanée-Conti DRC works in 2026, from merchant allocations and auction provenance to realistic ways to taste the wines.
Château Angelus Cellar Opens a New Saint-Émilion Chapter
Château Angelus has unveiled a cathedral-inspired Grand Vin cellar 23 feet underground, opening with the 2026 vintage.
Inside Catena Zapata: Booking the Visit That's Worth It in 2026
Discover the allure of a Catena Zapata winery visit in 2026, where far-reaching views and notable wines await. Plan your memorable experience at this well-known Argentine vineyard.
A Realistic Guide to Visiting Vietti and Sandrone in Barolo, 2026
A Realistic Guide to Visiting Vietti and Sandrone in Barolo, 2026 Vietti is open seven days a week with online hospitality booking; Sandrone remains appointment-only.
2026 Cape Winelands Travel Guide: Klein Constantia and the Swartland
Plan a 2026 Cape Winelands trip around Klein Constantia's Vin de Constance cellar door and the Swartland's allocation-driven producers.
Brunello di Montalcino: 4 Single-Vineyard Wines
Four site-led Brunello references show how Montosoli, altitude, exposure, Galestro soil, and named vineyards sharpen Montalcino’s Sangiovese story.
Inside the Mosel: Booking the Visit That's Worth It in 2026
Inside the Mosel: Booking the Visit That's Worth It in 2026 Two estates. Zero public tasting rooms. J.J.
Best Pinot Noirs 2026: VinePair’s Burgundy-to-Oregon Read
VinePair tasted hundreds of bottles for its 2026 Pinot Noir ranking, with Domaine Delagrange and Louis Latour anchoring the list.
Dom Pérignon Hautvillers Visit: What You Can Book
A Dom Pérignon Hautvillers visit includes the village and abbey church, but estate tastings require private access through Moët or specialist channels.
Inside Trimbach, Zind-Humbrecht, and Hugel: Booking the Visit That's Worth It in 2026
Explore the enchanting Alsace Wine Route in 2026 with a visit to renowned wineries Trimbach, Zind-Humbrecht, and Hugel. Discover their distinctive offerings and immerse yourself in the region's rich winemaking heritage.
Henschke in Person: How to Get In and What You'll See
Discover the exclusive experience of a Henschke Hill of Grace visit, where you can explore the well-known winery, taste notable wines, and learn about its rich heritage firsthand. Book your tour today.
How to Visit Salon Champagne in 2026
How to Access Salon Champagne in 2026: Allocations, Visits, and Alternatives You cannot visit Salon, not in any conventional sense.
Porto's Lodge Tastings and Quinta do Noval in Person: How to Get In and What You'll See
Discover the exclusive Porto's Lodge Tastings and Quinta do Noval experiences in the dramatic Douro Valley. Learn how to secure your spot and what distinctive sights await during these memorable wine tours.
Bari Wine Itinerary: 12 Pugliese Stops to Plan Now
Follow a Puglia-focused Bari wine itinerary through raw seafood, rosato, Primitivo and two Murgia plateau estates.
Penfolds Magill Estate Tours: Book the Grange Visit
Plan a Penfolds Magill Estate visit in 2026, from Grange-focused tastings and library wines to Magill Estate Kitchen reservations near Adelaide.
Château la Commaraine Pommard Opens Inside a Premier Cru
A five-year restoration brings a 37-room five-star hotel, working winery and premier cru vineyard stay to Pommard.
Planning a Visit to Pingus in 2026
How to Access Pingus in 2026: Allocations, Merchants, and What Actually Works You cannot visit Pingus. That is the direct answer.
Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo: 5 Bottles Beyond Barolo
Five Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo bottles to follow now, from Le Pianelle’s 2024 rosato to Travaglini’s 2022 Gattinara.
Felton Road in Person: How to Get In and What You'll See
Felton Road in Person: How to Get In and What You'll See Yes, you can visit Felton Road, but you cannot simply show up.
Aalia Wine Room Opens in Martin Place with ESCA Pedigree
ESCA’s Aalia Wine Room brings Paul Farag’s Middle Eastern bar food and Sarah O’Dwyer’s wine list to 42 seats in Martin Place.
López de Heredia Visit: Book Haro Cellars in 2026
A López de Heredia visit rewards the patient collector: direct booking, limited cellar access, current-release tastings, and a working Haro bodega still shaped by time.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Visit (2026): Which Tasting to Book
Inside Stag's Leap Wine Cellars: How to Book the Visit That Earns Its Place in 2026 Yes, you can visit Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, and the estate does welcome guests by appointment.
Vega Sicilia Winery Tours: How to Visit and What to Expect
Vega Sicilia winery tours are appointment-only. Here is how collectors secure access in Ribera del Duero, what the visit covers, and when to choose alternatives.
Château Biac Bordeaux: The Asseily Family’s 20-Year Arc
Tony and Youmna Asseily bought Château Biac in 2006 with no plan to make wine. Two decades later, the estate has a new pulse.
Inside Etna's Three Essential Estates: Booking the Visit That's Worth It in 2026
Discover the top three estates on Mount Etna for a memorable wine tasting experience in 2026. Our Etna wine tasting guide highlights priority stop vineyards and tips for booking your well-suited trip.
Visiting Cos d'Estournel & Montrose: What to Expect
What a Visit to Cos d'Estournel and Montrose Actually Involves Yes, you can visit both estates, but neither operates a walk-in cellar door.
What a Beaucastel Winery Visit Actually Involves
A Beaucastel winery visit is appointment only. Here is how to request access, when to go, and what collectors can expect inside the Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate.
What a Visit to E. Guigal Actually Involves
What a Visit to E. Guigal Actually Involves The confirmation arrives by email, or more likely by phone, in French, and it is not a given. E.
Biondi-Santi Winery Tour: Plan a 2026 Visit
Plan a 2026 Biondi-Santi winery tour at Il Greppo, from appointment requests and timing to allocation routes for collectors.
Rhône Valley Allocation Wines: Chave and Rayas
How collectors can approach Jean-Louis Chave and Château Rayas, from importer allocations and auction routes to cellar-visit realities.
Can You Actually Visit Ruinart in 2026?
Can You Actually Visit Ruinart in 2026? Yes, but not by walking up to the gate in Reims.
David Hirsch Sonoma Vintner and Earthquake Terroir
According to La Times Food, David Hirsch, who bought an 860-acre Fort Ross sheep ranch in 1978, spent 45 years turning faultline soils into Pinot Noir.
A Realistic Guide to Visiting Antinori nel Chianti Classico in 2026
Plan your visit to Antinori nel Chianti Classico in 2026 with this realistic guide, featuring essential tips on tours, tastings, and the winery's dramatic architecture. Experience the heart of Tuscany's wine culture.
Ted Ko Korean Wine Finds Its Table in Hong Kong
According to The Drinks Business, Ted Ko’s Koyberpunk makes 8,000 bottles from Yeongcheon-City, then pours Korean wine through Hong Kong’s dining rooms.
Champagne House Tours: Pol Roger and Billecart-Salmon
Champagne house tours at Pol Roger and Billecart-Salmon require pre-arranged appointments, direct contact, and serious planning before you travel.
Planning a Visit to M. Chapoutier in 2026
How to Visit M. Chapoutier in Tain-l'Hermitage: A 2026 Access Guide Yes, you can visit M.
Bordeaux Wildfire Response: The 2026 Fire Lesson
Bordeaux estates sent staff, tractors and water cisterns as 103,000 acres burned near Bordeaux; Philippe Castéja says no vineyard was touched.
Bolgheri Winery Visits: Ornellaia and Masseto
Bolgheri winery visits to Ornellaia and Masseto reward careful planning: book Ornellaia directly, and approach Masseto through a merchant introduction.
How to Visit Bollinger (and What It's Actually Like in 2026)
How to Visit Bollinger in Aÿ in 2026: Appointments, Tours, and What to Expect Yes, you can visit Bollinger, but not by walking up to the gate in Aÿ and knocking.
Grange 2022 100 Point Release Leads Penfolds at 75
Penfolds’ 75th-anniversary Grange 2022 leads a 26-wine Collection after a London first tasting with Peter Gago.
A Realistic Guide to Visiting Ceretto in 2026
Plan your well-suited ceretto winery visit in 2026 with our comprehensive guide, featuring essential tips on tastings, tours, and local attractions to enhance your experience. Discover the beauty of this well-known vineyard.
How to Buy Pétrus Wine in 2026
A practical guide to buying Pétrus in 2026 through allocations, en primeur, specialist merchants, or auction.
Can You Actually Visit Tenuta San Guido in 2026?
Can You Actually Visit Tenuta San Guido in 2026? Yes, but only on the estate's terms, and those terms are stricter than most Tuscan wineries will admit upfront.
What a Visit to Louis Roederer Actually Involves
What a Visit to Louis Roederer Actually Involves The confirmation email arrives from Reims, and with it a quiet clarification: Louis Roederer does not run an open cellar door.
Barolo Winery Visits: Booking Mascarello and Rinaldi
How to book Bartolo Mascarello and Giuseppe Rinaldi cellar visits in 2026, and when a Barolo specialist merchant is your best route in.
Domaine Serene Aspect Pinot Takes Best in Show at DWWA
Domaine Serene’s 2023 Aspect Pinot Noir scored 97 points at DWWA 2026, extending Dundee Hills’ Oregon Best in Show streak.
Château Cantemerle Renovation Reopens a Médoc Fifth Growth
After a three-year revamp, Haut-Médoc fifth growth Château Cantemerle enters the 2025 vintage with new cellars and wine tourism.
Can You Actually Visit Pichon Baron and Pichon Comtesse in 2026?
In 2026, wine enthusiasts can look forward to exclusive Pichon Baron tours and Pichon Comtesse visits, offering a distinctive opportunity to explore these renowned Bordeaux estates. Don't miss this chance to experience their rich heritage.
What a Visit to Giacomo Conterno Actually Involves
Getting Access to Giacomo Conterno: Allocation, Cellar Visits, and Realistic Alternatives Giacomo Conterno does not operate a public cellar door.
Gualtallary Malbec Rutini and Mendoza’s New Fine-Wine Map
Rutini’s 2021 and 2023 Single Vineyard Gualtallary Malbecs took Decanter Best in Show, putting Uco Valley sub-regions in focus.
How to Get a Sine Qua Non Allocation
The Sine Qua Non mailing list is effectively closed. Here is how collectors actually find the wines, from auctions to specialist merchants.
Bordeaux Wildfire 2026 Vintage: Vineyards Hold, for Now
Fires outside Bordeaux have forced 220,000+ evacuations, yet vineyards remain unburned as estates lend tanks and pumps to firefighters.
Williams Selyem Tasting Room Access in 2026
Williams Selyem's Healdsburg tasting room remains members-only in 2026. Here is how to approach appointments, the waitlist, bottle access, and nearby Russian River Pinot Noir alternatives.
Gleneagles Hotel Wine List Reveals 1960s Cellar Culture
A mid-1960s Gleneagles Hotel wine list shows German whites, first-growth Bordeaux, Burgundy grands crus and more Cognac than Scotch.
How to Visit Ridge Monte Bello (and What It's Actually Like)
How to Visit Ridge Monte Bello in 2026 (and What It's Actually Like) Yes, you can visit Ridge Monte Bello, and the tasting room at the summit of Monte Bello Road in Cupertino is open by appointment.
Sierra de Gredos Wildfire Scars Historic Garnacha
More than 50,000 hectares have burned in Ávila, with century-old Garnacha parcels in Sierra de Gredos now facing loss and uncertainty.
Decanter World Wine Awards 2026: Platinum Medals Rise
DWWA’s 2026 results put 196 Platinum medals in play after nearly 17,000 wines from 58 countries met 245 judges in London.
Can You Actually Visit Gaja in 2026?
Can You Actually Visit Gaja in 2026? By reservation.
Fine Wine Market Recovery: Mouton and Champagne Lead
Liv-ex data points to a fine wine floor: Mouton Rothschild 2015, Lafite 2015 and non-vintage Champagne now lead the recovery.
Château de Cîteaux Meursault Opens Above Medieval Cellars
Fontenille Collection’s first Burgundy hotel opens in Meursault with 18 rooms now, 12th-century cellars, and Célestine.
Inglenook Winery Tours in 2026: How to Visit
Inglenook winery tours are reservation-only in 2026. Here is how to book the Rutherford château, what to expect, and which tasting format to choose.
Dominus Estate Visits: Access, Tastings and Allocation
Dominus Estate visits are not open to the public, but collectors can still access the wine through allocations, merchants, Napanook, and auction channels.
Robert Mondavi Winery Reopening Brings $60 Napa Tastings
Robert Mondavi Winery reopens Oakville after a three-year renovation, with walk-ins as available, $60 tastings, and a new To Kalon Cellar.
Viticultores Independientes de Rioja Steps Forward
VIR brought 38 producers from 18 Rioja villages to Madrid, asking collectors to read the region through growers, villages and sites.
Natural Wine of Wales PGI Enters Defra Review
Welsh producers have sent a Natural Wine of Wales PGI bid to Defra, with Paul Rolt of Hebron Vineyard leading the push.
Planning a Visit to Jacques Selosse in 2026
Planning a visit to Jacques Selosse in 2026 offers a distinctive opportunity to explore the renowned champagne house's precise offerings and rich heritage. Experience the artistry behind each bottle firsthand.
How to Attend the Hospices de Beaune Auction in 2026 (and What It's Actually Like)
Discover the essential steps to secure Beaune wine auction tickets for the prestigious Hospices de Beaune Auction in 2026, and get a glimpse into the distinctive experience of this renowned event.
Appellation Healdsburg Resort Puts the Table First
California’s 2026 top resort checks you in with garden radishes, Knights Bridge wine, and Charlie Palmer’s table-first Healdsburg lens.
Visiting Dom Pérignon at Hautvillers: What to Know Before You Go in 2026
Visiting Dom Pérignon at Hautvillers: Your 2026 Access Guide The abbey at Hautvillers sits above the Marne valley on a ridge of chalk and clay, its terrace looking out over the Montagne de Reims.
Château de Cîteaux Meursault: Fontenille Arrives
Fontenille Collection enters Burgundy with a Meursault château above 12th-century Cistercian cellars and 18 rooms at opening.
Bergström Winery: Willamette Valley Tasting Guide
Plan a Bergström Winery visit in Oregon’s Dundee Hills with an eye toward estate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and current official tasting details available on the winery’s website.
Breaky Bottom Sale: Sussex Wine History Changes Hands
Breaky Bottom Vineyard near Lewes is on the market for £4 million, marking its first sale since Peter Hall planted it in 1974.
How to Visit Comtes Lafon in Meursault (and What It's Actually Like)
How to Visit Comtes Lafon in Meursault (and What It's Actually Like) Yes, you can visit Domaine des Comtes Lafon, but not by walking up to the gate on a Tuesday afternoon.
Yvonne Seier Christensen Champagne: An Outsider’s House
Maison Les Cinq Filles, founded in 2017, now has 2026 Gold and Grand Master medals tied to Yvonne Seier Christensen’s name.
Visiting Smith Haut Lafitte: Tours, Spa & How to Get In
Discover the enchanting experience of a Smith Haut Lafitte visit, where you can explore the dramatic vineyards, learn about winemaking, and savor precise wines in a picturesque setting. Plan your trip today.
How to Plan an En Primeur Trip to Bordeaux
Planning a Bordeaux en primeur visit offers a distinctive opportunity to taste and evaluate the latest vintages before they are bottled. Discover essential tips for taking full advantage of your trip to this prestigious wine region.
Emidio Pepe Dies: An Abruzzo Legacy Built to Age
A tribute to Emidio Pepe, who founded his Torano Nuovo estate in 1964 and made Abruzzo’s montepulciano a cellar wine.
Sam Neill New Zealand Winegrowers Fellow Honour
Sam Neill was named a 2026 Fellow of New Zealand Winegrowers days before his death at 78, honouring 35 years building Two Paddocks in Central Otago.
Bangkok's Inddee Defends Its Star Wine List of the Year Crown
Inddee in Bangkok repeated as Best Medium-Sized List winner at the Star Wine List of the Year Global Final 2026, held in Sweden's Skåne countryside.
Planning a Visit to Clos de Tart and Clos de Vougeot in 2026
Planning a Visit to Clos de Tart and Clos de Vougeot in 2026 Two monopole walls, two entirely different access problems.
Core by Clare Smyth Review 2026: London Fine Dining
A practical Core by Clare Smyth review for 2026, covering menu prices, reservations, dress code, the Chef's Table, wine pairings and the Notting Hill bar.
Château Vignelaure Acquisition Brings English Backing
Neil Utley bought Château Vignelaure on 23 July 2026, bringing new investment to a Provence estate built on Cabernet-Syrah reds.
Château Léognan Winemaker Sébastien Vergne Joins
Sébastien Vergne, formerly of Château Margaux, joins Château Léognan as consultant winemaker starting January 2025, bringing First Growth discipline to a 6-hectare Pessac-Léognan estate with an unusually high Cabernet Sauvignon composition.
Visiting Jadot, Bouchard & Faiveley: Booking Guide (2026)
Explore the enchanting world of Burgundy wine tours in 2026 with exclusive visits to renowned estates like Jadot, Bouchard, and Faiveley, where notable wines and rich heritage await.
America's Old Vines Are Running Out of Time
Tegan Passalacqua’s old-vine argument is a collector’s warning: America has no legal standard for one of its rarest wine assets.
Wine Industry Enshittification Hits the Tasting Room
Premiumization, tasting-room fees, and consolidation expose a trust problem in wine’s prolonged market slump.
Visiting Rousseau, Roumier & Mugnier: What's Possible (2026)
Inside Rousseau, Roumier, and Mugnier: Booking the Visit That's Worth It in 2026 The confirmation email doesn't come from a booking platform.
Chianti Rufina and 7 Tuscan Reds Beyond Classico
Eight Chianti bottles beyond Classico, from Rufina to Colli Senesi, with Sangiovese detail for summer reds and restaurant lists.
Wine Destinations 2026: VinePair’s Travel Shortlist
VinePair’s annual ranking points serious wine travelers toward Central Otago, Yerevan, Shenandoah Valley, Salta, Abruzzo, and Jerez.
Shanti Winery Opens on Livermore Valley Home Ranch
Ray and Dimple Sharma open Shanti Winery on Livermore Valley’s Home Ranch, with estate-grown wines planned in the coming months.
Visiting Château Latour: What It Actually Involves
What a Visit to Château Latour Actually Involves The confirmation email, if it ever arrives, is brief.
Opolo Vranac Reserve Brings Balkan Rarity to Paso
Opolo’s 2022 Vranac Reserve arrives from Paso Robles with 33 cases, 100-percent varietal fruit, and a two-bottle cap.
Presqu’ile The Point: Four Barrels from Block Five
Presqu’ile releases The Point, a four-barrel 2022 estate Pinot Noir from Block Five in Santa Maria Valley.
Dark Blue Winn Lane: Hannah Wagner’s 30-Seat Follow-Up
Hannah Wagner’s Dark Red follow-up brings 30 seats, Spanish and South American bottles, cocktails and deli boards to Winn Lane.
A Realistic Guide to Visiting Olivier Leflaive in Puligny in 2026
A Realistic Guide to Visiting Olivier Leflaive in Puligny-Montrachet in 2026 Getting a table at Olivier Leflaive in Puligny-Montrachet is genuinely achievable, but not on a whim.
Cuvée Pietra Trentodoc Debuts in New York and NJ
San Leonardo’s 2021 Cuvée Pietra Trentodoc lands in New York and New Jersey: Chardonnay from Trentino vineyards up to 1,800 feet.
Vega Sicilia Unico Alternatives: 6 Spanish Reds
Six Vega Sicilia Unico alternatives for collectors who want Ribera depth, cellar age, or producer pedigree without chasing Unico pricing.
Claret Club Sydney Opens the Door on Stanley Street
On Stanley Street, sommeliers Bridget Raffal and Harry Hunter turn the old claret-club code into a two-level Sydney wine address.
Joseph Drouhin Cellars, Beaune: 2026 Tour Guide
Plan your Beaune wine cellar tours around Joseph Drouhin's medieval limestone cellars, with practical guidance on booking, timing, access, and nearby alternatives.
Terras Gauda Caíño Blanco and Rías Baixas’ Future
Terras Gauda’s revival of Caíño Blanco gives Rías Baixas a sharper answer to climate pressure beyond Albariño.
Whitman Hill Winery Opens Woodinville Tasting Room in Artisan Hill
Whitman Hill Winery brings its Zillah estate story to Artisan Hill with curated flights, limited-production wines, and weekend hours.
What a Visit to Château d'Yquem Actually Involves
What a Visit to Château d'Yquem Actually Involves The confirmation email arrives, and for a moment you read it twice.
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay Review 2026: Menus and Tips
A practical 2026 Restaurant Gordon Ramsay review, covering Chelsea booking tips, menus, dress code, wine list, service, and signature dishes.
Antica Terra Willakia Deal Builds a 484-Acre Estate
Antica Terra’s Willakia Vineyard purchase expands its Eola-Amity Hills estate to 484 contiguous acres, and opens a hospitality-led chapter.
What a Visit to Château Margaux Actually Involves
What a Visit to Château Margaux Actually Involves Yes, you can visit Château Margaux, but not by showing up at the gate.
Rías Baixas Albariño Buying Guide: 8 Coastal Whites
Eight Rías Baixas Albariños to know now, from stainless-steel citrus and saline snap to lees-aged texture and old-vine depth.
How to Follow the 2026 En Primeur Campaign
Discover the ins and outs of the Bordeaux en primeur 2026 campaign, including key dates, tasting events, and tips for navigating this exciting wine buying experience. Stay informed and take full advantage of your investment.
What Buying Bordeaux En Primeur Actually Involves
Bordeaux en primeur buying allows wine enthusiasts to purchase future vintages while they are still in barrel, offering potential savings and early access to sought-after wines. This process involves assessing quality, pricing, and market trends.
Visiting Château Angélus & Pavie: How to Get In
Château Angélus and Pavie in Person: How to Get In and What You'll See Both estates sit within walking distance of Saint-Émilion's medieval bell tower, yet neither operates a walk-in cellar door.
Domaine Serene Winery Tasting Guide
A practical guide to tasting at Domaine Serene Winery in the Dundee Hills, with planning tips, visit notes, and guidance on what to confirm on the official site before you go.
Gramercy Tavern NYC: Dining Room or Tavern Guide
Compare Gramercy Tavern NYC’s Dining Room and Tavern, from the seasonal tasting menu to à la carte dishes, reservations, and what to expect from each room.
Stag's Leap 1973 Auction Shatters Record at $22,500
A bottle of the 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet that won the Judgment of Paris sold for $22,500 at Christie's, nearly double the previous record and five times its estimate.
Visiting Lynch-Bages & Pontet-Canet: What to Expect
Lynch-Bages publishes a visitor program and welcomes public bookings. Château Pontet-Canet does not welcome general-public visits; access is reserved for wine professionals and the trade.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Auction Sets $22,500 Record for 1973 Judgement of Paris Cabernet
A single bottle of 1973 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 'SLV', the exact wine that defeated Bordeaux first growths at the 1976 Judgement of Paris, sold for $22,500 at Christie's Los Angeles, nearly four times its $6,000 estimate.
Alba White Truffle Auction: What Attending Involves
The Alba white truffle auction is invitation-only, held at Grinzane Cavour Castle, and best planned months ahead. Here is how access works, what it costs, and when the public fair or cellar visits may serve you better.
La Paulée Tickets: What Attending Actually Involves
La Paulée access depends on the edition: buy fast-moving New York tickets, or build the domaine relationships that may one day lead to Meursault.
Visiting Château Mouton Rothschild: What to Know Before You Go in 2026
Visiting Château Mouton Rothschild in 2026: What to Know Before You Go The iron gates on the D2 north of Pauillac do not open on impulse.
Mélisse Santa Monica: Menu, Prices & Reservations
Mélisse Santa Monica is a French fine-dining restaurant in Santa Monica. Check the official site for the current menu, live pricing, and reservation details.
Pol Roger 2019 Vintage: Damien Cambres' First Solo Release
Pol Roger's 2019 vintage Champagne is the first made solely by cellar master Damien Cambres, from a harvest Hubert de Billy calls 'notable.'
O'Rourke Family Estate Signals Okanagan's Luxury Wine Era
O'Rourke Family Estate's clifftop Kelowna winery, opened summer 2026, marks a new scale of luxury capital reshaping British Columbia's Okanagan Valley.
Per Se NYC Review 2026: Menu, Wine, Service
A practical Per Se NYC review for 2026, covering the tasting menus, the wine program, Central Park views, reservations, and diner feedback.
Kato Los Angeles Review: Dining at ROW DTLA
Kato sits at ROW DTLA on S Alameda Street.
Rhys Vineyards Visit Guide: Santa Cruz Mountains
Plan your Rhys Vineyards visit in the Santa Cruz Mountains and check the winery’s official site for current tasting details, reservations, and availability.
Viña Vik Luxury Hotel Crowned World's Best Vineyard for 2025
Viña Vik in Chile's Millahue Valley claimed the No. 1 spot on The World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025 list, rising from No. 2 in 2024, a rare New World victory combining 327 hectares of vineyards with 22 themed suites.
Nannette’s Rosé 2024: Balfour’s Kent Still-Wine Signal
Balfour Winery’s £25 still rosé from Staplehurst blends Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Reichensteiner.
Tomioka Winery Fukushima: Planting Vines
As Decanter describes it, five kilometres from Fukushima Daiichi, Tomioka Winery planted its first vines in 2016 while the town was still evacuated, now producing 10,000 bottles annually and employing 12 people.
Decanter Fine Wine Encounter London Returns November 2026
130+ producers and 1,000+ wines converge at The Landmark London November 6-7, 2026, with DWWA medal winners and rare Cellar Collection bottlings available for direct tasting.
Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction Access
How Naples Winter Wine Festival auction access works, from NCEF tables and sponsorships to winemaker dinners and donor timing.
Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin Wine Dinners Feature Rare DRC Pours
Berlin's Michelin-starred Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer launches four exclusive wine dinners this fall, including a November 14 Burgundy evening featuring Domaine de la Romanée-Conti from its Wine Spectator-recognized 1,600-label cellar.
Jul's Wine List: A Decanter Judge Brings 2,200 Bottles to St James's
Klearhos Kanellakis, a Decanter judge formerly of 67 Pall Mall, has opened London's most ambitious new wine program in a former banking hall, with 2,200 bottles and a 6.5-metre glass wall.
Michelin Enters Wine Ratings, Opus One's Succession, and Rioja's Tipping Point
Michelin debuts Burgundy wine rankings, Opus One announces Michael Silacci's retirement after 25 years, and Decanter's Rioja Report 2026 charts a region at a crossroads.
Freemark Abbey London Masterclass: Library Cabernet 1995 to 2021
Kristy Melton presents Freemark Abbey library Cabernet Sauvignon from 1995 to 2021 at Princess Alexandra Hall on 22 July, with Patrick Schmitt MW.
LPO Wine Store Opens in a Windmill Street Post Office
Matt Okine and Dan Wilson turn a former Windmill Street post office into LPO, with about 160 minimum-intervention vintages on display.
Willamette Valley French Investment: Latour and Bollinger Bet on Oregon
Château Latour's parent company and Champagne Bollinger have deployed capital, winemakers, and a half-million-dollar sorting line at Ponzi, validating Oregon Pinot Noir as a internationally prominent terroir.
Dining at Ballymaloe House Restaurant in Cork, Ireland
Discover the culinary delights of Ballymaloe House Restaurant in Cork. Experience Irish heritage with seasonal dishes at Ballymaloe House Restaurant.
Côtes du Forez Wines: Volcanic Gamay at the Loire's Source
At 400-600m elevation on basalt and granite, Côtes du Forez produces Gamay with mineral tension and structural complexity, yet the 150-hectare appellation remains virtually unknown outside France.
Hailey Trefethen President: A Third Generation Takes Napa
Hailey Trefethen becomes President at Trefethen Family Vineyards, bringing third-generation stewardship to a Napa estate founded in 1968.
Lafleur Pomerol Irrigation: Why the Estate Chose Vines Over AOC
Lafleur has irrigated three times since early June 2026 during 40°C+ heat, a move that would have been illegal under Pomerol AOC rules just months earlier.
California Old Vine Vineyards: Why Tegan Passalacqua Champions Individuality Over Efficiency
Tegan Passalacqua at Turley Wine Cellars applies John Muir's 19th-century naturalist wisdom to California's old vine vineyards, where vines planted in 1954 still produce wines that defy modern uniformity.
Canlis Seattle: An Iconic Romantic Fine Dining Experience with a Memorable View
Experience Canlis Seattle's well-known fine dining with far-reaching views. Discover why Canlis Seattle is a top romantic fine dining destination today!
Yvonne Seier Christensen Champagne: How an Outsider Built Excellence
Yvonne Seier Christensen's Maison Les Cinq Filles just won Grand Master at the 2026 Global Rosé Masters, a rare feat for a Champagne house founded less than a decade ago by a Danish outsider with no winemaking lineage.
European Wine Crisis: Arsenio Wines’ Climate Playbook
Arsenio Wines offers a producer-led lens on Europe’s wine reset: dry farming, premium focus and storytelling built for younger drinkers.
Wine Tasting at Force Majeure Winery in Walla Walla Valley, Washington
Discover the reservation-only wine tasting at Force Majeure Winery in Walla Walla Valley. Enjoy estate-grown wines from Force Majeure by booking ahead.
Pecorino and Timorasso: Saving Italy's Rarest Whites
When Walter Massa bottled his first experimental Timorasso in 1987, just over 500 bottles from scattered vines across his Piedmont holdings, he began a decade-long restoration that would rescue one of Italy's most compelling white grapes from extinction.