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ON THE MAINLAND
Beyond Istria, Croatia’s regions are a treasure trove of terroirs, grapes and styles. Veer off the tourist track and you’ll find many delightful surprises
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August 2023
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VISIT ISTRIA a wine lover's tour
With its promise of medieval hilltop vistas, Mediterranean-influenced fine dining and truffle hunts, not to mention a glut of Croatia's best wineries, who could resist a gastronomic stay on the Istrian peninsula?
4 min |
August 2023
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ISTRIA
Almost a country within a country, Istria is a region whose independence of spirit has outlasted empires - and where wineries big and small are producing authentic wines with an uncommon unity of purpose
4 min |
August 2023
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Wine wisdom
Our regular learning section helps you get more from your glass
7 min |
August 2023
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Aligoté
Burgundy's 'other' white variety is stepping out into a spotlight of its own, with a momentum brought by a highly committed band of producers enthused by its sprightly charms and perhaps hidden potential
5 min |
August 2023
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IN THE EXTREME This wine's from where?!...
Three adventurous winemakers are braving unlikely regions – from French Polynesia and Patagonia to Sweden and Iran – to prove that some grapes can thrive against the odds
9 min |
July 2023
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Five easy-mixers
When the mercury soars, it’s time to reach for the ice – and the shaker and stirrer. Keep your cool this season, with these fresh twists on some classic mixed drinks
6 min |
July 2023
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SPAGHETTI AL LIMONE
A dish that’s synonymous with the stunning Amalfi Coast, spaghetti with lemon and cream can be whipped up in a matter of minutes and invites a pairing with a similarly textured, juicy regional white wine, a Provence rosé or even a light red
3 min |
July 2023
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BORDEAUX 2022 The Decanter verdict
Extreme drought and heat led to historically early harvests, yet many vignerons have excelled with harmonious, fresh wines that live up to the hype. Healthy vines and viticultural improvements have delivered a modern vintage that showcases the best of the region’s power, elegance and richness
3 min |
July 2023
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WINE HEISTS
Criminals have turned their attention to fine wine theft, costing restaurants and merchants eye-watering sums and devastating their carefully curated cellars. Here’s the background to some of the most audacious and lucrative recent hits
7 min |
July 2023
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Summer rosé - Olly's ultimate guide
As garden-party season kicks in, there’s no reason why your choice of rosé wines shouldn’t be just as varied and energising as your music playlist. Here we look at what makes rosé work so well, along with a handpicked seasonal selection of 20 to try
10+ min |
July 2023
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FIVE OF THE BEST RUMS FOR SUMMER
Get set for the sunshine with this selection of new rum releases and bottles that are ideal for mixing up refreshing summer cocktails.
2 min |
June 2023
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Defining a CLASSIC
What makes some cocktails enduringly popular and others destined for obscurity? We speak to four industry-leading experts to find out...
7 min |
June 2023
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Bordeaux 2022
Following extensive château visits and en primeur tastings in April, our Bordeaux editor gets to the heart of the new-release vintage from Bordeaux, with her own insight, in a preview to the highlights in our next issue, and a full report on Decanter Premium
5 min |
June 2023
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GRENACHE ON THE RISE
Something of a mercurial presence, Grenache has been much overlooked as a 'workhorse' grape variety, yet it's the key ingredient in one of France's definitive full-bodied red styles of the Rhône. Elsewhere in the world, winemakers are now beginning to discover and perfect the grape's ability to express its terroir to the full
10+ min |
June 2023
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Slow-roast lamb with lavender, lemon & apricots
This fragrant, Middle East-inspired take on a classic roast swaps rosemary for lavender to help cut through the lamb's richness. Delicious with a fruit-forward Rioja or Lebanese red
3 min |
June 2023
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EASTERN PROMISE
You say Welschriesling... I say Graševina... It may be unfamiliar to many outside its heartlands of Central & Eastern Europe, but this versatile white variety is quietly gaining traction, and has a firm foothold as far east as China
9 min |
June 2023
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DOWN TO EARTH
The concept of 'regenerative viticulture' goes beyond organic and biodynamic practices, aiming to replenish vineyard soils and even mitigate climate change - producers around the world are increasingly buying into the philosophy
10+ min |
June 2023
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8 great stays for WINE LOVERS
From south to north across England, those looking for relaxation in stunning natural surroundings accompanied by expertly prepared food and great wine experiences are being treated to a rapidly growing range of options
10 min |
June 2023
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SETTING THE PACE
Home to one first growth and some of France's finest red and white wines, Pessac-Léognan is still not nearly as well known internationally as its superstar neighbour regions. But exciting new developments suggest this could be set to change
10 min |
June 2023
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SAUTERNES SEC, ANYONE?
The fabulous sweet wines of Sauternes have won fame for its leading estates but many of them are now producing top-quality dry whites, too, to meet changing tastes and secure their future
10+ min |
June 2023
BBC Good Food UK
'I make food that's multipurpose'
In our series on managing the rising cost of living, we asked you how you're adapting and for your tips on making the grocery shop go further
2 min |
May 2023
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INTO THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN WINE
Trends and technologies developing in the USA will steer what happens to wine in the next decades. Our team of US experts highlight the most exciting and important developments
10 min |
May 2023
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A POT OF COCKLES AND CLAMS
A pleasing alternative to a pan of mussels, this simple shellfish dish calls out for a dry white - with pairings suggested from France, England and beyond
2 min |
May 2023
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Tablas Creek
Two wine families combined their expertise and persistence to build a North American Rhône community from the ground up, creating a singular range of Rhône-style varietal wines and blends
10 min |
May 2023
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Pisco POWER
Distilled from grapes, yes; just another brandy, no. Disputed origins aside, this generally clear spirit has become something of a darling of top bartenders, as it offers a wealth of characteristics, flavours and mixing potential distinct from any other spirit
4 min |
May 2023
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TROTHE
A partnership founded on four generations of family farming and 29 vintages of making wine in Washington has produced one of the northwestern state’s most exciting new wines in years: Trothe
4 min |
May 2023
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My culture, my wine career
How do you balance the beliefs of your family, religion, society or culture with a career in wine? Wine professionals from diverse backgrounds discuss overcoming very personal challenges on the way to success
6 min |
May 2023
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CHAMPAGNE'S SMALL STARS
Beyond its familiar big-name houses, Champagne is home to smaller-scale grower-producers making a wide range of lovingly crafted wines that offer high quality and true local individuality
10 min |
May 2023
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Barolo 2019
Nebbiolo's ranks of admirers will have ample choice of good to great wines from this five-star, classic-style vintage, but may need patience before they can enjoy them at their best. Follow our expert guidance on the producers and vineyards to look out for
10+ min |