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UK sparkling wine
The development of greater stocks of reserve wines means that UK sparkling producers are now able to make increasing quantities of non- and multi-vintage wines — and the results have clearly impressed our judges
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June 2026
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SNIPPETS
A US court has sentenced a UK citizen to 10 years in prison over a $97m (£71.8m) wine fraud scheme.
1 min |
June 2026
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Books etc
Our regular reviewer devours a witty new book that lays out the complexity and nuance of the world of wine
2 min |
June 2026
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Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails
4 min |
June 2026
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Decanter BUYING GUIDE
Expert recommendations and essential reading
1 min |
June 2026
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WHAT TO PAIR WITH...SEAFOOD
Sunny summer days mean it’s time for seafood, but which wine to choose? Here are some golden rules — and refreshingly offbeat suggestions
3 min |
June 2026
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Provence rosé
Now an essential taste, and colour, of the summer season — time to stock up on the best of these fruity-fresh, subtly flavoured dry rosés from France's sun-filled southeast
8 min |
June 2026
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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
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June 2026
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Serbia-Putting the wines of the Balkans, Central and Eastern Europe back on the map
Home to delicious authentic wines and a treasure trove of vine diversity
2 min |
June 2026
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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO Camping in the Rhône
Great weather and great wines make this southeastern corner of France ideal for a tent-based trip
7 min |
June 2026
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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 min |
June 2026
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BORDEAUX 2025 The Decanter verdict
Despite production volumes being significantly reduced by extended hot and dry weather, there will be great buys to be found among the 2025s in all styles, thanks to the late rains that gave rise to a vintage of many charming and accessible wines. To choose wisely, begin with these 65 of our expert Bordeaux team’s top choices from among more than 800 they tasted
10+ min |
June 2026
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Wine still a top-performing collectible
Wine has outperformed several other luxury collectibles over the past decade, despite a recent market downturn, according to global consultancy group Knight Frank's Wealth Report 2026.
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June 2026
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Lessons in creativity from Vin De France
A category which combines modernity and innovation, the Vin De France designation showcases French savoir-faire and creative winemaking
5 min |
June 2026
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Rethinking CALVADOS
No longer the dusty forgotten digestif, this staple Normandy spirit is being given a 21st-century makeover
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June 2026
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AMERICAN excellence at the DWWA
US winemakers demonstrated their strength in depth at the Decanter World Wine Awards in 2025, with a host of top medals for delicious styles produced in a wide range of growing areas.
4 min |
June 2026
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The Bordeaux Index view
Fine wine spirits specialist Bordeaux Index kindly sponsors this section of Decanter, and provides its view on the market here every issue. It can be found at bordeauxindex.com
1 min |
June 2026
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Fine wine market stabilising
Collectors and drinkers have dived in for opportunities in 2026 so far, from mature rarities to keenly priced cases, but the wine market is by no means firing on all cylinders.
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June 2026
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Wine consumption at lowest level in 70 years
World wine consumption dropped 2.7% last year to the lowest level since 1957, the International Organisation for Vine & Wine has estimated.
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June 2026
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Crete
Diverse terroirs and fascinating indigenous grape varieties — Cretan wine offers a delicious and living link to ancient Mediterranean viticulture
7 min |
June 2026
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Wine wisdom
Our regular learning section helps you get more from your glass
2 min |
June 2026
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European excellence Let's say cheers to cheese this summer
Two of Europe's excellent wines and cheeses will become the stars of the show at the Taste of London food festival this month, kicking off a summer of celebrations from aperitifs through to picnics
2 min |
June 2026
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Apremont
In the first of a new series on lesser-known French wine regions, we reveal the dramatic, and tragic, origins of this corner of Savoie
3 min |
June 2026
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Spanish reds keep their cool
Spain produces a plethora of light-footed red wines that deserve space in your fridge
8 min |
June 2026
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Hombeline Guyon
A rising star, this true child of Burgundy is making her mark on a remarkable, family-owned domaine
3 min |
June 2026
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Celebrating 100 years as a pioneer in Prosecco Superiore
Consistency and innovation have helped the Bolla family to guide the Valdo winery through its first century of success, while continuing to evolve within the changing world of sparkling wine
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June 2026
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Andrew Lloyd Webber and ‘immortal’ Bordeaux lead auction scene
Celebrated composer and musical impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber has auctioned wine cellar treasures via Christie's in London, raising £517,910 for musical instruments and tuition in schools.
1 min |
June 2026
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Australia's top vineyards
Ten special sites that define the best of Australia
10+ min |
June 2026
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Jane Rakison
‘Rolling all of Wales’ talent and natural resources into the same conversation as England misses the point’
3 min |
June 2026
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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
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