Decanter interview: Charles Banks
From wine novice to joint owner of Screaming Eagle, and now at the helm of a mighty portfolio of esteemed global wine estates – it’s been a busy few decades for this venture capitalist, finds Patrick Comiskey
Interviews
Interviews with winemakers, winery proprietors and key members of the wine industry
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Decanter interview: Lamberto Frescobaldi & Tim Mondavi
The Mondavis of California are no longer involved in Luce, the SuperTuscan they created with Italy’s Frescobaldi family. But the sons of the men whose vision it was still share a warm friendship. Stephen Brook met them at the estate in Montalcino.
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Decanter interview: Christian Moueix
The man whose name has been synonymous with Pétrus for more than 40 years has, in fact, not worked at the estate since 2011. But that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been busy. Andrew Jefford meets him to talk about his properties, his obsession with drainage, and handing over the reins
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New issue preview: Q&A with Christian Moueix
Ahead of his feature interview in this month's Decanter magazine, Christian Moueix tells Andrew Jefford about his love of poetry, despair for Bordeaux's neglected vineyards and the best piece of advice he ever received.
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Decanter Interview: Nicolas Audebert
Moving back from Argentina to head up two famed properties in Bordeaux, this French-born winemaker plans to let the terroir do the talking, says Jane Anson.
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Decanter interview: Agustin Huneeus Sr
This Chilean-born Californian entrepreneur has made his mark on the wines of both wine regions after being involved at every level, from bulk wine to cult Cabernets. Gerald Asher meets him
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A winemaker's Christmas: Aurelio Montes
Find out how Chilean wine pioneer Aurelio Montes plans to celebrate Christmas this year, as he lets us in on the special bottle he'll be pulling out of the cellar for the occasion.
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A winemaker's Christmas: Hervé Berland
Find out how Chateau Montrose CEO Hervé Berland plans to celebrate Christmas this year, as he lets us in on the special bottle he'll be pulling out of his cellar for the occasion.
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A winemaker's Christmas: Peter Sisseck
Iconic Dominio de Pingus winemaker Peter Sisseck tells us about his traditional Danish Christmas, and how he decides on the all-important wines to drink on Christmas Day.
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Countdown to Shanghai: Q&A with Hans Astrom
Decanter talks exclusively to Hans Astrom, managing director of South Africa's Klein Constantia, which he will be representing at the first Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter, which takes place at The Ritz Carlton in Shanghai on Saturday 29th November.
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Countdown to Shanghai: Q&A with Peter Sisseck
Decanter talks exclusively to Peter Sisseck, owner and winemaker of the cult classic Dominio de Pingus, about his involvement in the first Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter, which takes place at The Ritz Carlton in Shanghai on Saturday 29th November. His masterclass session has now sold out due to strong demand.
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Countdown to Shanghai: Q&A with Jean-Jacques Bonnie
Decanter talks exclusively to Jean Jacques Bonnie, owner and manager of Château Malartic-Lagravière, which will be showcasing its wines at the first Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter, which takes place at The Ritz Carlton in Shanghai on Saturday 29th November.
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Countdown to Shanghai: Q&A with Marc Dworkin
Decanter talks exclusively to Marc Dworkin, chief winemaker at the Great River Hill Winery near Qingdao, which he will be representing at the first Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter, which takes place at The Ritz Carlton in Shanghai on Saturday 29th November.
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Countdown to Shanghai: Q&A with Herve Berland
Decanter talks exclusively to Hervé Berland, managing director of Château Montrose, about his involvement in the first Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter, which takes place at The Ritz Carlton in Shanghai on Saturday 29th November.
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Countdown to Shanghai: Q&A with Li Demei
Decanter talks exclusively to Professor Li Demei, China's leading authority on wine as well as a DecanterChina.com columnist, author and winemaking consultant across China, about his involvement in the first Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter, which takes place at The Ritz Carlton in Shanghai on Saturday 29th November.
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Countdown to Shanghai: Q&A with Angelo Gaja
Decanter talks exclusively to Angelo Gaja, one of Italy's most iconic producers, about his involvement in the first Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter, which takes place at The Ritz Carlton in Shanghai on Saturday 29th November.
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Countdown to Shanghai: Judy Chan of Grace Vineyard
Decanter talks exclusively to Judy Chan, president of Grace Vineyard, about her involvement in the first Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter, which takes place at The Ritz Carlton in Shanghai on Saturday 29th November.
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The Decanter interview: Becky Wasserman
As her wine broking business nears its 35th anniversary, Becky Wasserman’s unofficial role as one of Burgundy’s most eloquent ambassadors is firmly cemented. She reflects on her journey with Rosi Hanson
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Countdown to Shanghai: Richard Geoffroy of Dom Pérignon
Decanter talks exclusively to Richard Geoffroy, Chef de Cave at Dom Pérignon, about his involvement in the first Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter, which takes place at The Ritz Carlton in Shanghai on Saturday 29th November.
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Countdown to Shanghai: Christophe Salin of Château Lafite Rothschild
Decanter talks exclusively to Christophe Salin, president and CEO of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), about his involvement in the first Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter, which takes place at The Ritz Carlton in Shanghai on Saturday 29th November.
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Countdown to Shanghai: Frédéric Engerer of Château Latour
Decanter talks exclusively to Château Latour president Frédéric Engerer about his involvement in the first Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter, which takes place at The Ritz Carlton in Shanghai on Saturday 29th November.
