Decanter - September 2022

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EXPLORE AWORLD OF WINE
* Great European winery visits
* Touring the USA’s Walla Walla Valley Tasmania grows up
* The other Mediterranean marvel: olive oil

White Burgundy
Our expert’s selection, from great value picks to the world’s very best.

Super coopers
There’s more to barrels than you think. Here’s how wood affects what’s in your glass..

Predicted growth for UK wine due to climate change

A warmer climate may further boost UK wine production in the next two decades and Pinot Noir is a grape variety to watch, new ‘near-term’ modelling has found.

1 min

WHITE BURGUNDY in three steps

Its slopes and villages inspire respect, adoration, awe and sometimes frustration. But what's unarguable is that Burgundy is seen as the world's greatest territory for Chardonnay, if not white wine as a whole. Discovering its complex geography, its myriad styles and subtle expressions is likely to involve a lifetime's passionate dedication - so where to begin such a fascinating journey?

10+ mins

EUROPE in 12 top winery visits

If you’re clever about it, you can have some amazing holiday winery experiences, and keep your non-wine-loving partner happy too. These estates really do offer something for everyone

8 mins

Walla Walla Valley for wine lovers

Mainly in Washington State but crossing into Oregon, too, the Walla Walla Valley AVA is an exciting place to explore, with a wide choice of tasting rooms to visit and places to eat

5 mins

Tasmania

The wines coming out of this unique island state today are fresh, complex and lively. Their quality is testament to the winemakers who spotted its potential in the 1980s, overcoming serious climatic challenges to produce some exemplary wines

10+ mins

Wood and winemaking

Spice, smoke, vanilla, coconut... wood can be a game-changer for a wine. Producers who use it face myriad decisions: specific type, place of origin, size of vessel, toasting level – all key to what you smell and taste

10 mins

FIVE OF THE BEST: REPOSADO TEQUILAS

Tequila has different age classifications – blanco, reposado, añejo and extra añejo – depending on how much time the spirit spends in barrel. Blancos spend no time in oak, while añejos spend at least one year, and extra añejos a minimum of three years. Reposado translates as ‘rested’, and is defined as being aged in oak for at least two months but less than a year. This means reposados are versatile tequilas that you can either use in cocktails or sip neat.

2 mins

Gin cocktails for summer

Ah, gin: as if you needed an excuse. But now’s the perfect season for experimenting with crisp, refreshing gin cocktails to enjoy at home on warm sunny evenings and lazy weekends

5 mins

Anglesey salt & pepper fritto misto

A summer holiday classic, these mouthwateringly crispy, salty bites of tender vegetables and delectable seafood will pair perfectly with a very dry sparkling or minerally white, served nice and cold

5 mins

THE OTHER NECTAR OF THE GODS

Olive oil and wine have long defined the gastronomic cultures and trading ties of the Mediterranean basin. Why are they such inseparable companions?

8 mins

Hermione Ireland

Wine book publisher, Académie du Vin Library | Inside a professional’s everyday life

3 mins

A welcome return to our global judging panels

It was the DWWA’s first time back at full strength since 2019, and it broke all records. An astonishing 18,244 wines were assessed by 237 judges, but the selection process was as tough as ever. Our Co-Chair explains the process of awarding the sought-after medals

3 mins

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