Guest Column

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Hugh Johnson: Do we need a natural wine alternative?

Hugh Johnson on natural wines....

Oz Clarke: Finding balance in California

Waves of change in California wine...

The perils of a wine lover's Christmas

From choosing the perfect wines to dealing with novelty wine gifts, and how best to dispose of bottles come recycling day, the traditional English Christmas poses a number of potential pitfalls for the wine lover.

Christmas cavern bar with underground lagoon opens in London

'World’s first Christmas cavern bar' to open in London this weekend, guests sail through waterfall in an underground lagoon...

Thanksgiving drinks? Try low-octane wines

Carson Demmond's Thanksgiving survival guide...

Rhône 2015: Hotly tipped vintage living up to its promise

Early tastings suggest exciting things ahead, says our expert...

California's new garage sparkling - and the winemaker behind it

William Kelley visits a garage off Highway 101...

Inside the Piper-Heidsieck Rare Rosé 2007 launch

Read our account and exclusive interview...

Natural wine pioneer Stanko Radikon dies

We have lost a 'giant' of the natural wine movement...

Do we really need wine apps? - China

Can Californian Cabernet improve with age?

Can Californian Cabernet Sauvignon improve with age?

Riesling from 'Voltaire vineyard' wins top DWWA prize

Famous French philosopher had a hand in victory...

Inside the Mondavi 50th anniversary dinner

Producer profile: Ulysses

William Kelley is one of the first people to get a look inside Ulysses, the new Christian Moueix Napa Valley venture...

The science of two alcohol free days per week

Is it necessary to have 'several alcohol free' days every week and, if so, should those days be consecutive? Dr Michael Apstein gives his view to Decanter...

Krug 2002 'in another league', says Michael Edwards

Krug 2002 is the product of a vintage where 'everything went right', says Champagne expert and author Michael Edwards.

Is dry January beneficial?

Ian D'Agata on the search for wine terroir in China

Château Lynch-Bages masterclass with 2000, 2005, 2009 and 2010 vintages

Somm: Into the Bottle - film review