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WINE OF THE TIMES

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

Wine wisdom

Our regular learning section helps you get more from your glass

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

IN THE EXTREME This wine's from where?!...

Three adventurous winemakers are braving unlikely regions – from French Polynesia and Patagonia to Sweden and Iran – to prove that some grapes can thrive against the odds

Five easy-mixers

When the mercury soars, it’s time to reach for the ice – and the shaker and stirrer. Keep your cool this season, with these fresh twists on some classic mixed drinks

SPAGHETTI AL LIMONE

A dish that’s synonymous with the stunning Amalfi Coast, spaghetti with lemon and cream can be whipped up in a matter of minutes and invites a pairing with a similarly textured, juicy regional white wine, a Provence rosé or even a light red

BORDEAUX 2022 The Decanter verdict

Extreme drought and heat led to historically early harvests, yet many vignerons have excelled with harmonious, fresh wines that live up to the hype. Healthy vines and viticultural improvements have delivered a modern vintage that showcases the best of the region’s power, elegance and richness

WINE HEISTS

Criminals have turned their attention to fine wine theft, costing restaurants and merchants eye-watering sums and devastating their carefully curated cellars. Here’s the background to some of the most audacious and lucrative recent hits

Summer rosé - Olly's ultimate guide

As garden-party season kicks in, there’s no reason why your choice of rosé wines shouldn’t be just as varied and energising as your music playlist. Here we look at what makes rosé work so well, along with a handpicked seasonal selection of 20 to try

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.

Defining a CLASSIC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'I make food that's multipurpose'

In our series on managing the rising cost of living, we asked you how you're adapting and for your tips on making the grocery shop go further

INTO THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN WINE

Trends and technologies developing in the USA will steer what happens to wine in the next decades. Our team of US experts highlight the most exciting and important developments

A POT OF COCKLES AND CLAMS

A pleasing alternative to a pan of mussels, this simple shellfish dish calls out for a dry white - with pairings suggested from France, England and beyond

Tablas Creek

Two wine families combined their expertise and persistence to build a North American Rhône community from the ground up, creating a singular range of Rhône-style varietal wines and blends

Pisco POWER

Distilled from grapes, yes; just another brandy, no. Disputed origins aside, this generally clear spirit has become something of a darling of top bartenders, as it offers a wealth of characteristics, flavours and mixing potential distinct from any other spirit