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      Decanter: South America’s winemakers take flight

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      Club Oenologique: Rising stars of South America

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      Decanter: South American Chardonnay Tasting

      May 21, 2021

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      Decanter: Explore Patagonia wine routes

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      Decanter: Brazil’s best wine routes

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      Decanter: Focus on Luján de Cuyo

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      SevenFifty: Exploring the wines of Uruguay

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      The Telegraph: Travel feature on Sonoma

      October 30, 2019

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      Decanter: Explore Patagonia wine routes

      March 18, 2021

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      Decanter: Brazil’s best wine routes

      March 18, 2021

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      The Telegraph: Travel feature on Sonoma

      October 30, 2019

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      Exploring Montevideo & Canelones in Uruguay

      August 30, 2019

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      Riding with gauchos in Argentina

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      July 21, 2019

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      Mr & Mrs Smith Review – Explora Patagonia

      September 5, 2018

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      Exploring the wine route of Alsace

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      Down where it’s wetter: Argentina’s wetlands

      August 12, 2018

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      25 ultimate things to do in Chile: Fodor’s

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  • Decanter: South America’s winemakers take flight

    by AmandaB October 17, 2023

    Winemakers in South America are embarking on a new era – one of quiet self-confidence and curious self-discovery, bringing forth some of the most exciting and individual wines yet. Distinctive …

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  • World of Fine Wine: The emerging Grand Crus of South America

    by AmandaB October 17, 2023

    There has never been a greater focus on the idiosyncrasies and individual identities of South American terroir. The top wines of Argentina, Chile and Uruguay reflect a growing movement towards …

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  • Decanter: Cabernet Franc Panel Tasting

    by AmandaB October 17, 2023

    September 2023 Edition. Cabernet Franc is undoubtedly a rising star of the Americas. Although still niche, it has been steadily rising in theranks and playing a greater role in each …

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  • Club Oenologique: Rising stars of South America

    by AmandaB July 17, 2023

    Summer 2023 Edition, Club Oenologique A new generation of winemakers are pushing the boundaries in South American wine. Pioneering new — and ever more extreme — viticultural regions, delving into …

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  • World of Fine Wine: Stars in the southern sky

    by AmandaB October 12, 2022

    The diverse and widespread wine scene of South America has never been more exciting. Its winemakers are fearlessly taking new directions while revaluing the strengths of the past. New wine …

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  • Decanter: Uruguay’s coastal whites

    by AmandaB October 12, 2022

    That Uruguay became famous for its brooding, dark black Tannat wines is perhaps surprising. With an Atlantic coastal climate and endless, golden sandy beaches, you would have thought that Uruguay was bound to be …

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  • Decanter: South American sparkling

    by AmandaB October 12, 2022

    In recent years, the Champenois have spread wings around the world – from Napa, California to Ningxia, China. But the first major investment of a Champagne house abroad was in Argentina. Moët & …

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  • Decanter: Premium South American whites

    by AmandaB October 12, 2022

    I’m giving scores of above 90 like I’ve never given before!’ exclaimed fellow panel taster Dirceu Vianna Junior MW, as we were getting to the end of a long, but …

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  • Wine Enthusiast: Old school is the new cool

    by AmandaB October 12, 2022

    This is how we always used to make wines in Argentina… Torrontés was an orange wine before it was a white wine,” explains Matías Michelini as he plunges his bare …

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  • Club Oenologique: Cult Vineyards

    by AmandaB October 12, 2022

    As the terroir focus in South American wine continues to sharpen, the spotlight is increasingly being cast on the vineyard, says Amanda Barnes, with certain sites not only becoming known …

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Amanda Barnes is an award-winning writer & presenter who specialises in South American wine & travel destinations. As well as being the author of the South America Wine Guide & Around the World in 80 Harvests, she writes for international magazines, newspapers & books including Decanter Magazine, Jancis Robinson's World Atlas of Wine & Hugh Johnson's Pocket Guide. She is also Editor of the Circle of Wine Writers & currently studying to become a Master of Wine.

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    • Wine

      Decanter: South America’s winemakers take flight

      October 17, 2023

      Wine

      World of Fine Wine: The emerging Grand Crus…

      October 17, 2023

      Wine

      Decanter: Cabernet Franc Panel Tasting

      October 17, 2023

      Wine

      Club Oenologique: Rising stars of South America

      July 17, 2023

      Wine

      Decanter: South American Chardonnay Tasting

      May 21, 2021

      Wine

      Decanter: Explore Patagonia wine routes

      March 18, 2021

      Wine

      Decanter: Brazil’s best wine routes

      March 18, 2021

      Wine

      Decanter: Focus on Luján de Cuyo

      March 18, 2021

      Wine

      SevenFifty: Exploring the wines of Uruguay

      March 18, 2021

      Wine

      The Telegraph: Travel feature on Sonoma

      October 30, 2019

  • Travel
    • Travel tales

      Decanter: Explore Patagonia wine routes

      March 18, 2021

      Travel tales

      Decanter: Brazil’s best wine routes

      March 18, 2021

      Travel tales

      The Telegraph: Travel feature on Sonoma

      October 30, 2019

      Travel tales

      Exploring Montevideo & Canelones in Uruguay

      August 30, 2019

      Travel tales

      Riding with gauchos in Argentina

      August 30, 2019

      Travel tales

      A Croatian Odyssey: Decanter special

      July 21, 2019

      Travel tales

      Mr & Mrs Smith Review – Explora Patagonia

      September 5, 2018

      Travel tales

      Exploring the wine route of Alsace

      August 16, 2018

      Travel tales

      Down where it’s wetter: Argentina’s wetlands

      August 12, 2018

      Travel tales

      25 ultimate things to do in Chile: Fodor’s

      August 12, 2018

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