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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Defining a CLASSIC

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CHAMPAGNE'S SMALL STARS

Beyond its familiar big-name houses, Champagne is home to smaller-scale grower-producers making a wide range of lovingly crafted wines that offer high quality and true local individuality

Barolo 2019

Nebbiolo's ranks of admirers will have ample choice of good to great wines from this five-star, classic-style vintage, but may need patience before they can enjoy them at their best. Follow our expert guidance on the producers and vineyards to look out for

My culture, my wine career

How do you balance the beliefs of your family, religion, society or culture with a career in wine? Wine professionals from diverse backgrounds discuss overcoming very personal challenges on the way to success

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

TROTHE

A partnership founded on four generations of family farming and 29 vintages of making wine in Washington has produced one of the northwestern state’s most exciting new wines in years: Trothe

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

Italian rosé

Thoughts may be turning towards seasonal styles for the warmer weather ahead - cue the rosés! And in this, reflecting its wealth of grapes and regions, Italy has far more to offer than many realise

A TASTE OF ITALY IN LONDON

When it comes to Italian cuisine in the capital, the choice can be bewildering. But our resident food and wine expert has homed in on restaurants with excellent wine lists, from simple trattorias and pizzerias to Michelin-starred establishments

Riso al nero

Popular all over the Mediterranean, squid ink risotto epitomises the Italian ethos of turning basic ingredients into something unforgettable, and its briny deliciousness cries out for a bone-dry white wine

DISTILLING IRELAND

The story of Irish whiskey is worthy of any of the country's renowned novelists, containing glory, complacency, decline and death. But in a surprise plot twist it's back, with innovation, quality and confidence

Alta Langa

Italy's most underrated sparkling wines? It's early days yet, but look out for Alta Langa

Brunello di Montalcino 2018

Late-season conditions led to considerable variations in style and quality in 2018, with harvest dates and winemaking style proving critical. Yet the best bottlings are fragrant, fresher wines that will be ideal for near- to mid-term enjoyment