Decanter Magazine - August 2023

In this issue

The 50 best wine trips
Put your feet up and be transported by our ideas for the perfect wine holiday.

Oak in Champagne
Tom Hewson explains why barrels are coming back into fashion in some of Champagne’s top cuvées.

THE 50 BEST WINE TRIPS

What are the best wine travel experiences on Earth? It's a tricky question. But, undaunted, we decided to find the answer. After all, if Decanter can't, who can?

10+ mins

OAK IN CHAMPAGNE A new chapter

Traditionally in common usage before being elbowed out by the advent of stainless steel, oak barrels are again playing a major role in shaping many of Champagne's most exclusive cuvées

10+ mins

Aligoté

Burgundy's 'other' white variety is stepping out into a spotlight of its own, with a momentum brought by a highly committed band of producers enthused by its sprightly charms and perhaps hidden potential

5 mins

WINE OF THE TIMES

What was it like to be a wine lover 200 years ago?

8 mins

ISTRIA

Almost a country within a country, Istria is a region whose independence of spirit has outlasted empires - and where wineries big and small are producing authentic wines with an uncommon unity of purpose

4 mins

VISIT ISTRIA a wine lover's tour

With its promise of medieval hilltop vistas, Mediterranean-influenced fine dining and truffle hunts, not to mention a glut of Croatia's best wineries, who could resist a gastronomic stay on the Istrian peninsula?

4 mins

ON THE MAINLAND

Beyond Istria, Croatia’s regions are a treasure trove of terroirs, grapes and styles. Veer off the tourist track and you’ll find many delightful surprises

4 mins

Wine wisdom

Our regular learning section helps you get more from your glass

7 mins

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