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I started to write my thoughts on the vintage as the dust settled from the annual primeur’s week (or month in my case) and when my teeth and lips had finally lost their purple hue – an unsightly image I documented once on Instagram. This year more than 7,000 eager wine tasters were welcomed onto the red carpets of various historic châteaux buildings, past manicured gardens and into beautifully decorated tasting rooms to taste the new batch of baby wines before tucking into lavish spreads, often ...

The French photographer captured his subject resting against the side of the vat after completing the arduous task. ‘This beautifully lit and framed image encapsulates the dedication, the sheer physical hard work involved in making wine – no glamour here,’ said Caroline Kenyon, the founder of the awards ceremony. ‘There’s so much character in the subject’s face – weary but triumphant, she knows it’s a tough job well done.’ Gaudillère had already won the ‘People’ sub-category of the Errazuriz Win ...

Superb wine, excellent food, plenty of culture and closed-door access to some of Piedmont’s hidden gems. If you love wine, there’s not much more you could want from a holiday. Our highly sought-after seven-day wine tour is filling up fast so we wanted to give you the chance to secure your spot before it’s too late. Led by Decanter’s Italy correspondent, Michaela Morris, this tour promises to showcase the very best of the iconic Piedmont wine region. From fine dining to indulging in l ...