Decanter Magazine - January 2021
Decanter Magazine - January 2021
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In this issue
Wines of the Year, (Part 1) The 64 best sparkling and red wine selections, from a field of 107 candidates in all, tasted and enjoyed through 2020 by Decanter’s experts and staff.
2020: lockdown stories Peter Richards MW finds out how winemakers around the world have coped this year.
Andrew Jefford
‘The jolts of 2020 have been an education – the lesson is care’
3 mins
2020: the year that was
2020: the year that was Celebrity wines, counterfeit SuperTuscans and paper bottles. We look back at Decanter news coverage from a year to remember – and not just for Covid-19. Compiled by Chris Mercer
5 mins
Lockdown Stories: View From The Vines
As our lives and horizons suddenly closed in around us, growing more limited in the year of Covid-19, it was perhaps difficult to appreciate what other people ‘out there’, elsewhere in the world, were experiencing and feeling. Peter Richards MW spoke to winemakers in six different nations to find out how they and their teams coped as events developed
10 mins
PETRUS
Icon: it’s a word that is much overused, in wine as elsewhere. But in the context of the world’s greatest wines, none could be more deserving of the descriptor than this sought-after and convention-defying estate on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Jane Anson gets to the heart of the enigma that is Petrus
10+ mins
SWEET BORDEAUX: looking beyond the obvious
It’s not all about Sauternes, you know – there are other, lesser-known Bordeaux areas that produce top-notch dessert styles using botrytised grapes. Andy Howard MW explores these outlying and often great-value appellations, and recommends 12 top wines to try
10+ mins
VIRGINIA STATE, USA
Virginia is a wine region that is beginning to see the fruits of its perseverance. Adventurous winemakers in this eastern state, close to Washington DC, have learned to adapt, and the proof is in a smartly deployed array of grapes and styles. Jason Tesauro takes a tour and highlights producers to watch and a selection of its distinctive wines to try
10+ mins
Anniversary Buys: The Decanter Guide
Whether you’re toasting an 18th birthday with a birth-year Bordeaux or marking a golden wedding anniversary with a 50-year-old fizz, major milestones deserve a magnificent wine to match. Anthony Rose went in search of the best bottles to help your 2021 celebrations go with a bang
10 mins
SWEET AND FORTIFIED WINES: how to serve and preserve
They’re among the best value, and most delicious, wines in the world. But there can still be uncertainty among wine lovers around how best to enjoy these classic and characterful styles. Anne Krebiehl MW asks the experts for their food-pairing tips
5 mins
AGEING GRACEFULLY
Matured for at least 10 years in oak casks, XO Cognac is one of life’s affordable luxuries. Laura Foster explains how it’s made and recommends top XOs to buy
4 mins
BILLECART-SALMON, CUVEE NICOLAS FRANCOIS 1959 Champagne, France
DECANTER WINE LEGENDS
3 mins
Decanter Magazine Description:
Publisher: Future
Category: Food & Beverage
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
Indulge in a world of fine wines and epicurean delights with Decanter Magazine. your ultimate guide to the intricate world of wines, from grape to glass. Uncover the stories behind the labels, explore tasting notes, and gain insights from experts.
Decanter Magazine, by Future, is a prestigious publication that has been the voice of the wine industry for wine lovers, enthusiasts, and experts alike. With a history spanning decades, it continues to be the go-to source for those who appreciate the art and science of wine.
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* Expert Advice: Benefit from expert tips and advice on wine selection, storage, and serving, ensuring you enjoy every bottle to the fullest.
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