Decanter’s long-standing consultant editor hand-picked fine wines for drinking now and for the cellar, based on tastings that he has attended recently.

From Australian Shiraz to German Riesling...

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Virginia has cultivated vineyards since 1619, a long history for an American wine region, but the past 20-30 years have seen real development. Here are producers to watch and a selection of wines to try, plus news of a potential AVA...

Producers to watch and latest developments in this US region...

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It’s one thing to hold up the 1982 as one of the most iconic vintages of all time. But it’s infinitely more interesting to test out how it has held up next to wines that are one year younger from the same estates. And from a vintage which, at least in pockets, has been called out as an equal to, or even a better version of, its iconic stable mate.

How the wines have aged and where '83 can rival the fabled '82...

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There are whispers that Burgundy 2018 could become one of the region's all-time great vintages. Tim Atkin MW, Decanter's Burgundy correspondent, reports on the mood ahead of this year's Hospices de Beaune auction.

Optimism is running high for the newest Burgundy vintage...

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A new top-tier classification for Cava in 2017 has led to a renewed focus on quality for Spain’s premier sparkling wine producers. Here are ten names to know, with 20 wines to seek out...

Ten great producers and wines to try from each...

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Bernard Burtschy is Regional Chair for Beaujolais, South West and Rest of France at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2019.

Bernard Burtschy writes for l’Avis du Vin, a weekly column in French publication Le Figaro.

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Ferran Centelles is joint Regional Chair for Spain with Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2019.

Ferran Centelles is joint Regional Chair for Spain with Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2017

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Poh Tiong Ch'ng is Regional Chair for Asia at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2019.

A lawyer by training, Poh Tiong Ch'ng published the world’s first Chinese Bordeaux Guide in 2000.

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Burgundy can work brilliantly on the Christmas dinner table, and we've rounded up some reviews of the very best...

Top of the range Burgundy to track down...

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How do 2016, 2015, 2010, 2009 and 2005 stack up against each other in terms of style, character and pricing? Jane Anson draws on fresh figures and analysis to provide an overview of some of the key points to consider.

And a look at price movements since primeur release...

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Wildfires outside of Los Angeles have caused serious destruction to winery property and vineyards in the Malibu Coast AVA, according to winemakers, as firefighters across California continue to battle to save lives and homes in some of the deadliest blazes in the state’s history.

Malibu Coast winemakers report 'extensive' damage as firefighters battle to save lives and property...

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Steven Spurrier is the Decanter World Wine Awards Chairman Emeritus.

Steven Spurrier is Decanter's consultant editor and has been involved in the wine trade since 1964.

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Jane Hunt MW is Regional Chair for Central Italy (excluding Tuscany) at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2019.

Jane Hunt MW, with a wine career spanning 40 years, is Regional Chair for Central Italy (excluding Tuscany) at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA)

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Andy Howard MW is Regional Chair for Southern Italy at the 2019 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).

Andy Howard MW became a MW in 2011 and runs his own consultancy business, Vinetrades Ltd, which focuses on education, judging, investment and sourcing.

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Rod Smith MW is the Regional Chair for Provence at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2019.

Rod Smith MW is a wine educator, marketer and salesman, based in the South of France.

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Markus del Monego MW is Regional Chair for Germany and Austria at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2019.

Markus Del Monego MW, who was born in Switzerland and grew up in Germany, holds the title of Best Sommelier of the World 1998.

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A tweet by US president Donald Trump appearing to threaten a wine trade war with France was met with concern among several merchants and a Bordeaux producer at a private dinner being held at the French embassy in Washington DC at the time.

Merchants and Bordeaux producer at Washington dinner rebuff idea of higher tariffs...

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Matt Walls is Regional Chair for the Rhône at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2019.

Matt Walls is an award-winning freelance wine writer, author, blogger and consultant, contributing regular articles to Decanter.

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Sarah Ahmed is the Regional Chair for Portugal at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2019.

Sarah Ahmed, aka The Wine Detective, is an independent, London-based wine writer, educator and judge.

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