Decanter

Published by TI Media Limited The world’s best wine magazine. It is simply the “wine bible”. Every month it provides recommendations on the world’s finest wines and tells you where you can find them. From top Bordeaux to the best value wine on the shelf, Decanter guides you through a maze of wine to help you find the right wine for you. It also offers interviews with leading wine personalities, in-depth guides to the wine regions and the latest wine news.

Are we too hung up on abv?

Decanter

Writing this month

Uncorked • A snapshot of what’s happening in the world of wine

ANDREW JEFFORD • ‘The set of possibilities grouped under “Chenin” can dazzle’

KATHERINE COLE • ‘If their wine-growing is an act of resistance, I want to join the revolution’

BALANCING ACT • With climate change causing alcohol levels to climb, it’s time to reasses how we think about the abv of our bottle – wine lovers and winemakers alike

Nicolas Joly • A tireless proselytiser for biodynamic farming and wines that speak of their origins, the 2025 Hall of Fame recipient has spent decades encouraging winemakers to embrace sustainability and authenticity, while also putting one of France’s most iconic vineyards back on the map

Wu Xiuyong • To complement the annual Decanter Hall of Fame award, a Rising Star is selected each year as a recognition of up-and-coming talent. This year’s award goes to a winemaker in one of the wine world’s lesser-known corners who has built her career through grit and determination. A champion of innovation, she’s also committed to rural education and to inspiring the young, especially women, to forge a career in wine

NEW ZEALAND’S NEW FACES • Although it’s best known around the world for established brands of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, New Zealand’s wine scene is being driven by the creativity and innovation of a diverse new wave of winemaking. We introduce six names to know

Ribera del Duero latest releases • A tasting of more than 300 wines, covering vintages of marked and contrasting identities, revealed an array of different profiles united by their approachability and ageworthiness

The dif ferent shades of Cahors • If the name of this picturesque corner of southwest France conjures up the rustic ‘black wines’ of tradition, then look again: times have been changing, and wine styles with them, in the homeland of Malbec

How to navigate a restaurant wine list • Intimidated by the wine list when dining out? Here are some tips from a pro

Distilled • Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails

Gins fora Negroni

The age of age Hyper-aged whiskies make their mark • With record-breaking releases and remarkable stories, whiskies matured for 40 years and beyond are rewriting expectations

What to pair with… Korean cuisine • Know your jangajji from your jjamppong – and which wine pairs with which classic Korean dish – with this wine lover’s guide to ‘K-cuisine’

Wine lover’s guide to Basque Country • Thanks to its abundance of Michelin-starred restaurants, appetite-stirring pintxos and dynamic Txakoli-based wine scene, there has never been a better time to visit this scenic coastal destination

Books etc • Our regular reviewer finds Assouline’s latest coffee-table offering heavy on style but light on substance

Wine wisdom • Our regular learning section helps you get more from your glass

EDITORS’ PICKS • Each month our editorial team tastes a lot of wine, but not all of it makes it onto the page. So here’s our in-house pick of other great wines we’ve tried

Spätburgunder • The very high scores here, from a small field, reflect the quality and general deliciousness to be expected from the high-standard Pinot Noirs grown...