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Raúl Moreno
Back in Andalucía after three decades on an international quest of self-discovery, this Seville-born sommelier-now-winemaker is producing some of Spain's most characterful and surprising wines
3 min |
May 2025
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Books etc
Our regular reviewer assesses the Classic Wine Library's latest release
2 min |
May 2025
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CRU AMERICANA
As the American wine industry matures, its standout vineyards are beginning to, well, stand out. Here we encapsulate 10 of the nation's most revered sites
10+ min |
May 2025
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Pepe Raventós
A single-minded commitment to sustainability and terroir, combined with business acumen and first-class communication skills, have made his one the most interesting (and divisive) names in Spanish wine. In the end, though, all he wants is for the land to speak through his wines
7 min |
February 2025
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DO TORO - Tasting a land and its history
In Spain's Castilla y León, DO Toro still offers the serious, powerful Tinta de Toro that established its reputation - as well as elegant, refined expressions and even organic white wines
5 min |
February 2025
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SPANISH ICONS
For decades, there were just a few wines regarded as Spain's most revered. Recently, these have been joined by a growing cast of modern-day powerhouses that have risen rapidly to win the hearts of critics and collectors alike. Read on to discover the 10 Spanish wines you should try before you die
10+ min |
February 2025
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Wine myths debunked
Accepted wisdom isn't always especially wise. Here are four examples from the world of wine
3 min |
February 2025
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HUGH JOHNSON - 'I've often tried offering a little First Steps in Tasting'
There are a few bottles in my gradually dwindling cellar here that have question marks over them.
2 min |
February 2025
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THE CAMINO - A food & wine guide
Quite possibly the world's most popular Christian pilgrimage route, the Camino de Santiago conveniently passes through some of northern Spain's best wine- and food-producing regions
7 min |
February 2025
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Pink gins for Valentine's Day
Turn on the romance with a pre-dinner cocktail concocted from one of these rosy spirits
2 min |
February 2025
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PUTTING DOWN ROOTS
Why a range of Italian grape varieties are flourishing in Australia's soils, and what the future holds for them
9 min |
February 2025
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Rhône 2023
In a year that was respectively 'challenging' and 'troublesome' in south and north, it will be vital to follow expert advice when it comes to finding the wines that you'll enjoy. The effects of some extreme swings in the weather were quite localised, however, so there are plenty of good wines to be found. Our Rhône expert Contributing Editor tasted 1,250 wines in all - here's a selection of 45 of his top picks
10+ min |
February 2025
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Plaimont
Preserving the wisdom of the past - to shape the wines of the future
4 min |
February 2025
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Bierzo reborn
After decades of relative obscurity, this region at the northwestern edge of Castilla y León is emerging as a source of some of the country's most in-demand wines
9 min |
February 2025
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DARIUSZ GALASINSKI 'The amateur wine lover sees wine as a source of experience'
For wine professionals, good or great wine is defined simply by what the wine is like.
3 min |
February 2025
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New spirits for the new year
Give your drinks shelf a refresh with five favourite finds and new releases from recent tastings...
2 min |
January 2025
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Hebridean whisky
The spotlight frequently falls on Islay, but there's more for Scotch lovers to explore in the Hebrides. Discover a new wave of distinctive whisky
2 min |
January 2025
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'I have had it with stemware -enough already'
As I move my belongings out of boxes and into the cabinets of my recently remodelled kitchen, I'm discovering that I have, over the years, been bamboozled into buying wine glasses in eight different shapes.
2 min |
January 2025
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BURGUNDY 2023
Following on from the success of 2022, Burgundy has once again produced a vintage that offers both quality and quantity, but weather conditions were such that the results are patchier. Thankfully, you have our expert's selection of 50 excellent wines to point you in the right direction
10+ min |
January 2025
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Colour code
Is synaesthesia the sommelier's secret weapon?
4 min |
January 2025
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What to pair with vegetarian & vegan food
Many of us are trying to eat less meat, but where does that leave us wine-wise? Here are some handy tips
2 min |
January 2025
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WINES OF THE YEAR 2024 Regional highlights
As we welcome in a new year, it’s ro, not too late to shine a spotlight on A some of our star bottles of 2024. Here, Decanter’s seven Regional Editors cherry pick 65 wines from Yel gokH aan ols 6 9 A 0-21 0) 1-1 scoring between 95 and 100 points
10+ min |
January 2025
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Muscadet
These subtle, nuanced whites appear to have been somewhat forgotten. It's high time we checked in on the Loire valley's western stronghold
2 min |
January 2025
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Quebec wine routes
This young but rapidly growing winemaking region in southeastern Canada is a bucolic wonderland of gourmet farm-to-table restaurants, inventive distilleries and welcoming cellar doors
5 min |
January 2025
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Juan Pablo Murgia
Overseeing production at the world's southernmost vineyards is just the latest chapter in the story of one of Argentina's most talented winemakers
3 min |
January 2025
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Wine lover's guide to ALSACE
Pretty postcard villages, delicious food, fascinating history and, of course, excellent wines - this beautiful northeastern corner of France has everything a wine lover could ask for
4 min |
December 2024
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José Pizarro does Christmas Spanish style
In a Decanter exclusive, the celebrated chef offers up an alternative menu for the seasonal celebration
7 min |
December 2024
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Perfect whiskies for wine lovers at Christmas
What better gift could there be for a wine and whisky lover than a whisky matured in barrels previously used for wine? Our selection of 12 great bottles shows just why it can be a match made in heaven
6 min |
December 2024
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WHITE CHATEAU
Hitherto a bit-part player, the white wines of this celebrated southern Rhône region are well placed to find themselves increasingly in the spotlight, as a result of the changing climate conditions. Our Rhône expert recommends 20 of his favourite examples to seek out
10 min |
December 2024
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Chablis 2023
Variable weather made it challenging at times, but a late hot spell came to the rescue, resulting in plenty of good wines for drinking and for keeping. Having tasted almost 400 Chablis 2023 wines, our expert selects 30 of his favourites, along with five from top producers in neighbouring crus
10 min |