Decanter - June 2023

In this issue

Regenerative viticulture
Beyond organic, it’s about healthy soils and ecosystems, as Rupert Joy explains.

Perfect pairing
Slow-roast lamb with lavender, lemon & apricots, paired with Rioja or Lebanese red.

Panel tasting: Spanish Mencía
It was a strong showing from these midweight, fruity reds, including five Outstanding wines..

Bordeaux 2022

Following extensive château visits and en primeur tastings in April, our Bordeaux editor gets to the heart of the new-release vintage from Bordeaux, with her own insight, in a preview to the highlights in our next issue, and a full report on Decanter Premium

5 mins

GRENACHE ON THE RISE

Something of a mercurial presence, Grenache has been much overlooked as a 'workhorse' grape variety, yet it's the key ingredient in one of France's definitive full-bodied red styles of the Rhône. Elsewhere in the world, winemakers are now beginning to discover and perfect the grape's ability to express its terroir to the full

10+ mins

DOWN TO EARTH

The concept of 'regenerative viticulture' goes beyond organic and biodynamic practices, aiming to replenish vineyard soils and even mitigate climate change - producers around the world are increasingly buying into the philosophy

10+ mins

EASTERN PROMISE

You say Welschriesling... I say Graševina... It may be unfamiliar to many outside its heartlands of Central & Eastern Europe, but this versatile white variety is quietly gaining traction, and has a firm foothold as far east as China

9 mins

8 great stays for WINE LOVERS

From south to north across England, those looking for relaxation in stunning natural surroundings accompanied by expertly prepared food and great wine experiences are being treated to a rapidly growing range of options

10 mins

FIVE OF THE BEST RUMS FOR SUMMER

Get set for the sunshine with this selection of new rum releases and bottles that are ideal for mixing up refreshing summer cocktails.

2 mins

Defining a CLASSIC

What makes some cocktails enduringly popular and others destined for obscurity? We speak to four industry-leading experts to find out...

7 mins

Slow-roast lamb with lavender, lemon & apricots

This fragrant, Middle East-inspired take on a classic roast swaps rosemary for lavender to help cut through the lamb's richness. Delicious with a fruit-forward Rioja or Lebanese red

3 mins

SETTING THE PACE

Home to one first growth and some of France's finest red and white wines, Pessac-Léognan is still not nearly as well known internationally as its superstar neighbour regions. But exciting new developments suggest this could be set to change

10 mins

SAUTERNES SEC, ANYONE?

The fabulous sweet wines of Sauternes have won fame for its leading estates but many of them are now producing top-quality dry whites, too, to meet changing tastes and secure their future

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