James Button
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- Sep 8, 2026
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Confessions of an insider: Why we all crave Riesling and Negronis (opens the original)
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Whenever I speak to wine professionals – whether they’re somms, buyers, winemakers, journalists or marketers – an unusually high proportion will inevitably namecheck Riesling as one of their go-to grapes. This – anecdotally, at least – seems to contrast strongly with a regular (non-trade) wine drinker’s taste; none of my family or my non-wine friends, for instance, would ever dream of sipping a glass of Riesling unless it was forced on them (say, by me…). The grape doesn’t seem to feature partic
More than a lakeside sipper: Why Lugana deserves your attention this summer (opens the original)
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If you have ever found yourself lounging around the shores of Lake Garda in northern Italy, chances are you’ve enjoyed a glass of Lugana. But even if you’re staycationing this summer, this boutique white wine region is well worth investigating. Spanning the border between Lombardy and Veneto, Lugana’s breezy white wines – plus a smattering of vibrant sparklers – are made from Turbiana. This local variety is a bit of a chameleon; delicately fruit-forward on its own, but with enough structural com
Super Tuscans through time masterclass: DFWE New York 2026 (opens the original)
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Finding something to say about the collection of wines known colloquially as Super Tuscans isn’t particularly difficult. But what kept guests at our recent masterclass at the Decanter New York Fine Wine Encounter hanging on right until the end was the unique way it was presented. Led by Michaela Morris – long-time Decanter contributor, DWWA Regional Chair for Piedmont, and expert on all things Tuscan – alongside myself – Decanter’s Regional Editor for Italy – the featured wines were arranged not
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