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.

Decenter

Letter from America

Meet the Decanter experts

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

IN BRIEF

Dr Dimitri Van Limbergen and Dr Paulina Komar • Fresh clues to Roman winemaking were recently unlocked by Dr Dimitri Van Limbergen, of the Department of Archaeology at Ghent University, and Dr Paulina Komar, of the Faculty of History at the University of Warsaw, who explored archaeological and literary evidence surrounding ‘dolia’ earthenware vessels – aided by comparisons to qvevri in modern-day Georgia

‘Barcelona declared a drought emergency on 1 February’

‘A Hermès tie calls for a plain shirt’

‘2023 was as perfect as any Napa vintage in living memory’

US West Coast THE NEW VANGUARD • Wine regions in the western coastal states of the US are home to an emerging crop of creative young winemakers who are pushing the American wine scene in exciting new directions. We focus in on four key names to know

30 TOP BUYS American Syrah • There’s a common perception of Syrah produced in the US – too much oak, too much alcohol – that is increasingly outdated as a dedicated band of winemakers put their faith in the Rhône variety and work to bring it out of the shadows

Chappellet • Napa Valley pioneers, the Chappellet family was instrumental in putting the region on the map thanks to its now-legendary Cabernet Sauvignons

Cristaldi’s pick: a taste of the Chappellet range

Napa Cabernet 2022 • Decanter’s Napa correspondent attended California’s annual trade event, Premiere Napa Valley. Based on his own barrel tastings at the event, here he offers a preview of Napa’s 2022 vintage Cabernet Sauvignons

Wine in the US: a fraught evolution • Despite the repeal of Prohibition in 1933 and the unarguable ascent of wine quality in the US since the 1970s, the nation as a whole has been slow to embrace wine as part of its everyday culture. Why is that so?

Barolo 2020 • The 2020 growing season was hot, but tempered by occurrences of rain and a beneficial lack of heat spikes. Many good wines have been made – witness the high scores in this selection of 30 – but take advice if you’re looking for longer-term keepers

Ahr • Small it may be, but this steep-sloped valley to the north of Germany’s most famous wine regions is both a picturesque tourist draw and a powerhouse of quality Pinot Noir

Savouring South Africa

Distilled

Savoury spirits

VODKA 101 • Wheat, rye, corn, potatoes, peas… Vodka can be distilled from a whole range of raw ingredients, but what difference do they make to the finished spirit?

ARTICHOKE & CAPER STUFFED CALAMARI • Inspired by the Greek tradition of stuffing squid, this novel recipe provides the perfect excuse for exploring the white wines of Greece

Herzegovina A wine lover’s guide • With Mostar named European City of Wine Dionisio 2024, now is the perfect time to explore Herzegovina. This hidden corner of the Balkans has a viticultural history that dates back two millennia and revolves around two unusual local grapes

YOUR HERZEGOVINA ADDRESS BOOK

Wine wisdom

Oregon Pinot Gris • We invite a leading sommelier to pick a go-to, personal favourite grape variety or wine style

BUYING GUIDE • EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS AND ESSENTIAL...