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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.

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YOUR LETTERS • Don’t bottle up your thoughts – email editor@decanter.com

Andrew Jefford • ‘I urge every reader to enjoy wine thoughtfully’

French influence in ARGENTINA • From the 1850s until today, a host of innovative, risk-taking French winemakers and entrepreneurs have crossed the Atlantic to make their mark on Argentinian wine

The rise of CALIFORNIA CABERNET FRANC • Move over Cabernet Sauvignon. The savoury, herbal intrigue of Cabernet Franc is now the grape on everyone’s lips in California. Here we chart its history and ascendancy in the Golden State, recommending 20 top wines to try from a comprehensive tasting of 60 wines

Willamette Valley PINOT GRIS • Pinot Gris has found the perfect home in Oregon’s well-known Willamette Valley region, but it’s only now starting to reach its full potential – in affordable, easy-drinking styles as well as more serious, ageworthy bottlings

FIVE WILLAMETTE VALLEY PRODUCERS TO KNOW • These talented young Pinot Gris producers have a lot in common. They largely avoid the Pinot Noir arena, are self-taught and their winemaking practices embrace skin contact, minimal intervention and modest alcohol.

Willamette Valley: 12 top Pinot Gris wines to enjoy

País in Chile • For centuries it was written off as a variety destined only for rustic wines, but today País is enjoying a new lease of life in southern Chile. And some muchneeded TLC from a few key winemakers is revealing its full potential

Get a País of the action: Smith’s 10 to try

Uruguay’s COASTAL WHITES • Over the past two decades, white wine has been gaining ground in this red-dominated country, as inventive winemakers explore different terroirs – and varieties – to great (and delicious) effect

The Barnes pick: 10 top Uruguayan white wines to try

TUSCANY New releases • Chianti Classico and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano offer many enticing options, spanning great value and top quality. We reported on the latest Brunello di Montalcino releases in our May issue – now it’s the turn of the two other great Tuscan Sangiovese strongholds

Tuscan new-release reds to tempt: Morris picks 40

Rasteau’s NEW LOOK • Thanks to changes in both consumer tastes and the climate, a gentler, more considered style of winemaking has led to a fresher, more elegant interpretation of this former powerhouse

The fresh approach: Walls’ 12 new-school Rasteaus to try

Distilled • Your essential guide to spirits and cocktails

FIVE OF THE BEST: LIGHT RUMS

Mexico’s other agave spirits • There’s more to Mexican spirits than tequila, so start exploring the territory of mezcal, raicilla and bacanora and discover a whole new dimension to the agave plant

Blistered green bean tacos with tomato pico & toasted almonds • Meat-free, the dynamic flavours of fresh veg, herbs, nuts and chillies call for an equally fresh and fruity dry white to bring it all together

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

Food & wine wisdom • Decanter contributing editor Fiona Beckett shares her food and wine pairing...