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Writing this month

Uncorked • A snapshot of what’s happening in the world of wine

ANDREW JEFFORD • ‘Along with firelight and song, wine is humanity’s oldest friend’

KATHERINE COLE • ‘I have had it with stemware – enough already’

PASCALINE LEPELTIER • ‘The nose can be deceived, but the mouth much less so’

LONDON DECANTER FINE WINE ENCOUNTER 2024 • The must-attend event on every wine lover’s calendar, DFWE London was back for its 27th year in November. More than 1,200 wine lovers made their annual pilgrimage to the historic Landmark London hotel in Marylebone for an extraordinary day of tasting, and poured into rooms for the Grand Tasting, Cellar Collection and exclusive Masterclasses

WINES OF THE YEAR 2024 Regional highlights • As we welcome in a new year, it’s not too late to shine a spotlight on some of our star bottles of 2024. Here, Decanter’s seven Regional Editors cherry pick 65 wines from across the world’s key regions, all scoring between 95 and 100 points

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

WHAT’LL YA HAVE? • As the new year begins to unfold, it’s time to gaze into the crystal ball and look ahead at what we’ll be drinking in 2025

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

Bolgheri latest release • Across Tuscany, 2021 has been heralded as a vintage to remember, and the 2021s in Bolgheri largely live up to the hype. Our Regional Editor for Italy selects 15 of Bolgheri’s recent releases, with the focus on Superiore 2021 and Rosso 2022

Colour code • Is synaesthesia the sommelier’s secret weapon?

Distilled • Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails

FIVE OF THE BEST New spirits for the new year • Give your drinks shelf a refresh with five favourite finds and new releases from recent tastings…

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

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

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

Books etc • In the first in a new monthly focus on wine reads that are worth seeking out, our regular reviewer looks at three books that deal with the science of tasting

Wine WISDOM • Our regular learning section helps you get more from your glass

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