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.

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Writing this month

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

ANDREW JEFFORD • ‘What should we do? Panic? Sell the cellar and sign the pledge?’

DARIUSZ GALASIŃSKI • ‘Is wine a message that extends beyond its agricultural site?’

Tales of the unexpected • Seeking the soul of the fascinating South American continent, we asked 10 specialists who know its wine nations intimately to highlight some of the unique, extraordinary and sometimes hidden things that make it special

CRIOLLA Stepping into the spotlight • South America’s Criolla varieties are carving a well-deserved space on the global stage, after years of being overlooked. Discover what makes them so exciting, then seek out our expert’s top buys

Talent for adventure • These intrepid South American winemakers have all looked beyond the horizons in their native lands, and have struck out into the world to forge maverick projects on other continents

My favourite Cornas vintages • Which vintages to open, and which to lay down, of these gutsy, full-bodied, classic reds? Our resident Rhône expert comes to the rescue, picking three great years to cellar and three to enjoy now – and recommends 10 names to know

TED LEMON 30 years of Littorai • New York-born and Dijon-trained, his influence on today’s California wine scene belies his modest nature. The vineyard-centric doctrines of this Sonoma-based wine-grower (the term he prefers) are setting a benchmark for the decades ahead

Margaret River • 2023 was a stellar vintage for Chardonnay, while consistency is the keyword for the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignons. Our second vintage report for Western Australia’s fine wine region highlights 40 unmissable wines

Call of the vine • People are clamouring to volunteer at vineyards in the UK – here’s why

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

TEQUILAS & MEZCALS • A selection of new releases, old favourites and latest discoveries from recent tastings to try…

Spirit of Cuba • Often considered a benchmark, thanks to its light and approachable style, Cuban rum has a long and colourful history

What to pair with Moroccan food • With its subtle, spicy complexities and, often, sweet elements, the cuisine of this North African nation offers a plethora of wine-pairing opportunities

Books etc • This new book is a compelling read, worthy of attention, says our reviewer

Five days in the Langhe • Vine-clad hills rolling to the horizon, splendid snow-capped Alpine vistas, some of the world’s loveliest wines, topped off by gourmet food experiences to match… How do you narrow it all down for a few days in the Langhe? Our travel expert in Italy maps out an enticing itinerary

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

SOUTH AMERICAN PREMIUM WHITE • An extraordinary set of results featuring 17 Outstanding wines reveals just how impressed our judges were

US Grenache • Fruit quality and clarity was a central theme of this tasting, which underscored Grenache’s...