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A great selection of wines and ideas to celebrate National Wine Day..
We’ve chosen $50 as our top price limit, with wines at the top of the scale including the Domaine les Pallières, Les Racines, Gigondas, Rhône 2017 which is ‘packed with concentrated blackcurrant, raspberry and olive tapenade flavours’. Or the André Clouet, Grande Reserve Brut, Champagne NV which is ‘incredible value for a blanc de noirs grower Champagne from the grand cru vineyards of Bouzy,’ coming in at under $40.
However many of these wines come in at below $30, 0r even $20 – such as the Domaine La Bernarde, Les Hauts de Luc Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2019, ‘an alluring rosé which carries plenty of aromatic interest’ and only $16.99.
Decanter Harlan Estate: next generation takes the reins in Napa
Will Harlan tells Decanter why he believes Napa Valley still has so much potential, after taking on the MD role at his family winegrowing domain following Bill Harlan s announcement that he is stepping back.
Bill Harlan announced this month that his son, Will, has become managing director of the family winegrowing business, overseeing Harlan Estate, Bond, Promontory, and The Mascot.
It’s part of a wider generational shift that also sees Cory Empting promoted to MD of winegrowing, with the continued support of long-standing estate winemaker Bob Levy.
It’s a major moment for a family-owned wine producer that has previously been quoted
Ask Decanter How to store Champagne at home
Great Champagnes can still age for years after release, if you resist popping the cork, but how should they be stored? Expert and author Michael Edwards offers advice on the basics in this article from our archive.
Keep the bottles
Try to store your Champagne in a cool place where the
temperature is relatively constant (if you don’t have
If you can, consider buying
magnums for longer-term ageing potential.
Some experts say, surprisingly, that it’s best to store Champagne and sparkling wines standing up.
For short-term storage, say up for up to one month, I’d agree that this is best and most practical. However, keep the bottles away from bright or artificial light.
Decanter Top 10 most read Decanter Premium articles from 2020
As another year comes to an end - albeit it an unusual one - we take a look at the top 10 most read Decanter Premium articles from 2020…
We’ve compiled a selection of the best white Burgundy from recent vintages, tasted and scored by our experts. Great examples of the ever more elusive balance that, in the face of climate change, less and less producers are able to achieve.
Our judges were impressed with the quality on show in this tasting, and while the category may lack the glamour of the top cuvées, non-vintage is the engine that drives the Champagne region, for both the Grandes Marques and smaller houses…