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In this issue

20 top buys... Rías Baixas Amaya
Cervera picks 17 cracking Albariños, plus a few o􀖉eat surprises

Vintage preview: Rhône 2024 Matt
Walls’s curated highlights from his comprehensive tastings in the region

Chartreuse by Charles Curtis MW

Panel tasting: Priorat 2021 vs 2022
Two stylistically contrasting vintages for the region’s reds; 98 wines tasted

Market watch Auction news and new releases, plus market potential for 2026

Guest column 􀀖ed Godwin MW on the rise of Syrah in Tasmania

UK set for an 'outstanding' 2025 vintage

UK wineries have an 'outstanding' 2025 vintage that could be a particular landmark for the country’s growing reputation for still wines, a sector-wide survey by trade body WineGB has found.

1 mins

White wine allows Bordeaux proprietors to be creative and intriguing'

I'm curious. Imagine we're going to have dinner together: aperitif, white wine with the starter, red wine with the second course and a glass of Port (young, vintage) to finish. As I serve the first course, I mention that tonight's white is from Bordeaux. What’s your reaction? He’s gone for a cheap option? Maybe. It'll be a soundly made fresh white without much personality? Perhaps. Wow: an intriguing terroir choice! Doubtful. He’s found an exciting alternative to white Burgundy? Improbable.

2 mins

'We're getting bolder with bubbles from Italy, Spain, Australia, NZ, the Cape...'

In a village where we used to stay in the centre of France, the New Year was greeted with a day of crashing glass; the bottles of the réveillon festivities and days before, all hitting the wall behind the Hotel de Ville.

2 mins

Ned Goodwin MW

Later-ripening Syrah represents an exciting new frontier for Tasmania as the climate warms'

2 mins

The ethical drinker

'This thoughtful, practical work, backed by the right support, feeds directly into the glass'

2 mins

NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOURS

Ready to look beyond Priorat, Rías Baixas, Ribera del Duero and Rioja? Many of Spain's flagship regions have less well-known neighbours that deserve your attention

6 mins

20 top buys... Rías Baixas

It's mostly about Albariño in this southwestern corner of Galicia, and the now-familiar fruity white has won legions of fans. Discover some new favourites in this lineup of current releases, plus a few other surprises...

9 mins

A life under flor

Pharmacist turned winemaker Montserrat Molina took an unexpected path eventually to become one of Sherry's most prominent figures, reputed for her thirst for knowledge and creative flair

5 mins

Bodega Tamerán

A new name in an ancient landscape, this fledgling Gran Canaria producer is led by a Spanish sporting icon who isn't the first to make the transfer from top-flight football into the world of wine

3 mins

ON THE KOSHU TRAIL

West of Tokyo and within sight of the magnificent Mount Fuji to the south, the sun-filled Yamanashi region is the source of much of Japan's best-quality fruit and veg, including the long-established grape variety Koshu and its delicately nuanced wines

9 mins

Devoted to Chartreuse

Crafted by monks to a secret recipe, this French liqueur has achieved cult status

2 mins

Clear choice

Water isn't necessarily a neutral partner to the wine you're drinking. So which water should you pair with your wine?

3 mins

Fuerteventura Keeper of secrets

The Atlantic island off the coast of Morocco may be known for its beaches and all-inclusive resorts, but there's more than meets the eye to this jewel of biodiversity and historical heritage

7 mins

Books etc

Our regular reviewer heads down the YouTube and wine rabbit hole

2 mins

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

4 mins

Spanish Viura/Macabeo

Consistent scoring across such an impressive range of vintages, styles and regions confirms the quality and diversity to be enjoyed in these food-friendly Spanish whites

10+ mins

Navarra

Don't miss this handpicked selection of Garnacha and other wines that show real, distinctive mountain character – and are often incredible value for money, too

8 mins

Weekday wines

The Decanter tasting team spends a great deal of time out and about at tastings, finding new and exciting wines, or new vintages of existing wines, for everyday drinking. On these pages we bring you 25 top picks that are all ready to drink now, available in the UK and priced at £30 or less

5 mins

Weekend wines

Get through the working week, and it's time to crack open something a little bit more special. As a companion selection to our 25 wines under £30, the tastings team has selected seven standout bottles that are sure to impress, all available in the UK and priced between £30 and £60

1 mins

Jeanette Winterson CBE

The award-winning novelist on raw fish, pickled cucumber and Champagne, and drinking Latour '85 on Hampstead Heath from a tin mug

3 mins

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Decanter Magazine Description:

Publisher: Future

Category: Food-&-Beverage

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

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