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Sustainable viticulture refers to a method of grape growing and wine production that prioritizes environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and…

Head to these Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners across the United States with fresh Greek cuisine and outstanding wine programs.

Discover the Sporades with Decanter's guide...

The week ahead brings a celebration of art in Titusville; wine dinners in Cocoa Village, Cocoa Beach and Indian Harbour Beach; Artemis viewing opp

Let’s take a tour of some of the very best wines Greece has to offer, and where to sample them, with the help of our expert guide Chryssa...

The team behind Marylebones OPSO and Athens restaurant Funky Gourmet have channeled the Greek taverna to deliver an irreverent eating experience. What:​ A tightly-proportioned Greek counter restaurant cum wine bar in the space that was once home to Pittabun. INO - or INO Gastrobar, to give it its full title​​ - is billed as a live fire restaurant inspired the ‘dining culture of the classic taverna’ with a menu that makes good use of a ‘psistaria’ cha...

Why wines made from old vines really do taste better We all know that youth is overrated. But what are ‘old vines’, and what’s so great about them? Complex flavours: older grape vines are worth seeking out  Credit: Benedetto Tarantino  The sun was bearing down. We had travelled and eaten and slept and arrived, on a dusty, hot day, at Alpha Estate in the Amyndeon region of mainland Greece. It was September, harvest time, and the vines were heavy with grapes. We drove around the estate, w...

The Drinks Business 08 March 2021 By Alice Liang The Rosé Masters 2020 – Asia  The Judges: the drinks business Asia Juwan Kim, head sommelier at La Petite Maison Marjolaine Roblette Geres, independent wine educator and consultant Rosé, in all its versatility, is now one of the word’s most popular wine styles, captivating drinkers with its alluring hues and easy-to-drink, fuss-free profile. In our 2020 Rosé Masters competition, the judges blind-tasted a pa...

Adam: From Brooklyn, New York I’m Adam Teeter. Zach: And in Seattle, Washington, I’m Zach Geballe. A: And this is the VinePair podcast. Zach man, Super Bowl. You know what’d you drink? Z: Oh, my God. Well, I’m going to be completely honest and say I watched exactly zero seconds of the Super Bowl. A: Oh, wow. Z: Yeah. I will say my approach to the Super Bowl lately when I haven’t had much of a rooting interest is I kind of monitor the score. And then if it seems like it’s a close gam...

The Drinks Business 16 December 2020 By Patrick Schmitt Having tasted thousands of wines this year, here are my dozen top drops to celebrate the festive season, from Greek Chardonnay to Piedmontese Pinot Noir. The 12 wines of Christmas The following selection represents some of my favourite wines from across db’s extensive programme of Global Wine Masters, which have continued throughout 2020 in-between lockdowns, and in line with physical distancing guidelines and UK Gov...