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Not all Grands Crus are made equal 

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Corton-Charlemagne: the Grand Cru of the future?
Corton-Charlemagne: the Grand Cru of the future?

Exploring the pedigree and potential of this under-rated site for Chardonnay

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One to watch: Trait Wines
One to watch: Trait Wines

Shining a light on a new project in Margaret River from Theo Truyts and Clare Trythall

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Draft pick: Meghan Zobeck
Draft pick: Meghan Zobeck

The ex-NFL powerhouse taking over at Opus One

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Books etc: August 2025
Books etc: August 2025

Exploring three totally different introductory books for Decanter

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Books etc: July 2025
Books etc: July 2025

Alex Maltman’s latest book, Taste the Limestone, Smell the Slate

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Hi there, hey, hello. I’m Sophie Thorpe, a London-based wine writer – and the author behind First Press.

Using words to tell the story in every bottle.

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