Decanter

Published by TI Media Limited The world’s best wine magazine. It is simply the “wine bible”. Every month it provides recommendations on the world’s finest wines and tells you where you can find them. From top Bordeaux to the best value wine on the shelf, Decanter guides you through a maze of wine to help you find the right wine for you. It also offers interviews with leading wine personalities, in-depth guides to the wine regions and the latest wine news.

Decanter

EDITOR’S LETTER

Meet the Decanter experts

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Andrew Jefford • ‘Is there any duty on finewine producers to “be accessible” in some way?’

‘The surging feeling of energy across the Greek wine scene is so potent right now’

NAPA CABERNET 2020 • After what turned out to be a difficult and traumatic growing season across California, those who were able to did manage to produce many high-quality wines, albeit often in small quantity, as our expert summary reveals. Follow advice where you can, and consider drinking rather than keeping long term

Cristaldi’s 40: top 2020Napa Cabernets to buy • Wines are listed by points scored, then alphabetically by producer. The appellations given are those marked on the label; many producers choose to use the generic Napa Valley AVA even though their wines could be classified under one of the 16 sub-AVAs. Stockists and prices are shown where available – some UK allocations may not have been set, some wines will not be exported, and some may have already sold out. For latest availability updates, contact specialist merchants.

South America’s WINEMAKERS TAKE FLIGHT • Across the continent, an outdated ‘one size fits all’ approach to wine has given way to a detailed regional focus, with terroir expression the top priority. These are the worldly winemakers charting South America’s new path of self-discovery…

New era, new wines: Barnes’ mixed dozen from South America

High-altitude Malbec • Argentinian Malbec’s association with the Andes is firmly established. But in recent years wine-growers are going even higher in their quest for freshness and precision. Our expert’s selection of top reds well illustrates the benefits of these high-altitude terroirs

BIANCHI IV GENERACIÓN

ASTI DOCG

Brazil:nation of innovation • A groundbreaking new DO for sparkling wines, pioneering viticultural techniques, a greater willingness to experiment and improved marketing beyond its borders mean Brazilian wines are currently making waves

Taste of Brazil: 10 to try from one of wine’s frontiers

CONDRIEU • Too richly flavoured for some, nectar to others, Viognier finds its apotheosis in Condrieu. Here in this far-northern Rhône region, up-and-coming winemakers are meeting with aplomb the challenges posed by shifting tastes and rapidly changing climate

DURIGUTTI FAMILY WINEMAKERS

TENUTA DI ARCENO

Mind the GENDER GAP • Wine collecting has long been seen as a predominantly male domain, but women are becoming increasingly visible in the field – even if they may have different driving forces

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

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FIVE OF THE BEST SCOTCH WHISKIES

White rum – the next tequila? • It’s long been regarded in some quarters as an uninteresting, even low-quality mixer spirit. But could white rum finally now capture the attention of flavour-loving white spirits drinkers?

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PERFECT PAIRINGS for mature Burgundy • Take one Cordon Bleu-trained chef-turned Master of Wine, add a good selection of well-cellared Burgundy, mix well. Combine with the finest seasonal ingredients – and enjoy…

Five stunning days in MENDOZA • Wineries of every size and style, breathtaking Andes views, mouthwatering fire-pit cooking, horseback adventures and Malbec,...