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.

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IN BRIEF • Stay up to date with the latest wine news on decanter.com, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter @Decanter

Christmas sorted • Whether it’s a few stocking fillers you’re looking for, or a lavish gift, Decanter’s editorial team have picked out 26 great present ideas for the wine lover in your life… (or gift to self?)

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Mastering Christmas • If your household contained two Masters of Wine, Christmas would be pretty special. As it happens, we do know just such an expert couple – and they invited us into their home to tell us what they’ll be pouring over the festive season

VINTAGES TO DRINK THIS CHRISTMAS • Wondering if those dusty bottles in your rack are ready to open? Eight of our regional experts recommend three vintages each that will give maximum drinking pleasure this season

Chablis 2021 • Chablis lovers can look forward to a vintage of classically styled wines of individual character, though volumes are well down after a difficult growing season. Find producers you favour and snap them up while you can

Château Branaire-Ducru • Its classic style makes it popular among claret lovers, and this understated St-Julien fourth growth is now embarking on its next chapter under the capable guidance of a new generation

Understated classic: Branaire-Ducru seven to try

(RE) DISCOVERING PINOT NOIR • Will the elegance and delicacy of Pinot Noir be the next victim of global warming? As alcohol levels rise and wines from classic regions get ever richer, Decanter’s Burgundy correspondent looks at alternative sources for great Pinot Noir

ENGLAND beyond bubbles • As producers quickly adapt to the shifting climate, there is a transformation afoot in the world of non-sparkling English wine. Hopes for the future are high, with innovative new varieties, styles and techniques

GOLD SPARKLERS: 15 to try • A global discovery of Gold medal-winning wines from the Decanter World Wine Awards

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

FIVE OF THE BEST WHITE SPIRITS FOR CHRISTMAS

Sparkling cocktails for Christmas • Add a touch of glamour to your festive celebrations with our selection of classic and creative cocktails that are all easy to prepare at home

DARK SPIRITS for Christmas • Embrace your dark side with rich and warming whisky, rum, tequila, Cognac or Armagnac – perfect for winter sipping

Say cheese • It just isn’t Christmas without cheese; hard, soft and delightfully stinky. Cheese expert Patricia Michelson picks out some of her favourites and shares expert tips on how to serve them. Bring on the ooze

Patricia Michelson’s dream cheeseboard

GREAT RESTAURANT CHAMPAGNE LISTS • Our expert guide to the best places to eat in the UK and Ireland if you’re a committed Champagne lover

Unforgettable Cape wine experiences • Our pick of exclusive events and experiences in South Africa’s wine country goes well beyond the bottle to open your mind and your palate, while creating a raft of indelible...