Inside the March 2023 issue of Decanter magazine:
FEATURES
Bordeaux 2020 in-bottle Scores and notes on 40 high-scoring wines, tasted by Decanter’s Georgina Hindle
My top 20: South American Syrah As selected by Amanda Barnes
Vintage preview: southern Rhône 2021 Matt Walls tastes and reports
Empire & vine How the colonial era left its stamp on the world of wine. By Jennifer Regan-Lefebvre
Producer profile: Orin Swift Jonathan Cristaldi on the Gallo-owned Californian brand and its original creator Dave Phinney
LEARNING
Wine wisdom Expert tips to help you on your journey through wine
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SPIRITS
Distilled Spirits, cocktails, insight – plus five VSOP Cognacs to try
Top-flight tequilas Neil Ridley
GOOD LIVING
Perfect pairing: Loaf-baked whole cheese with girolles
Travel: Chicago Where to eat and drink in the city. By Tom Hyland
BUYING GUIDE
Editors’ picks Recent tasting highlights from Decanter staff
Panel tasting: South African Chenin Blanc An extraordinary three-day tasting of 223 wines revealed 28 Outstanding whites
Panel tasting: 2018 Bordeaux cru bourgeois Get them in while you can – a very good vintage for these excellent-value clarets
Expert’s choice: Israel White, red and a rosé – Demetri Walters MW picks his 18 of the nation’s best
Weekday wines 25 top wines under £20 chosen by the Decanter team
Weekend wines Priced £20-£50, seven standout buys to impress
COLLECTORS
Marketwatch investment news Updates and upcoming releases
Marketwatch spotlight on Bordeaux Strongest price gains; possible opportunities for 2023
REGULARS
Meet the experts Decanter’s authors
Uncorked News, Views, Letter of the Month, and more
Andrew Jefford’s column What future lies ahead for Georgia and its many characterful wine styles?
Guest column: Elaine Chukan Brown In defence of Zinfandel – adaptable and expressive of site
DWWA 2022 highlights: 15 reds setting the Spanish Gold standard
Wine to 5: Daphne Teremetz The supermarket wine buyer
Inside Decanter’s Rioja supplement:
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Welcome A warm introduction to this year’s Rioja guide, from our guest editors Sarah Jane Evans MW and Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW
Meet the Decanter experts Our team of contributing writers and judges
Rioja and its villages Sarah Jane Evans MW on how new legislation is shining a light on the region’s varied villages
Rioja Alavesa: Six names to know David Williams profiles six producers making a difference in the area
Opinion: Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW Rioja’s renewed energy
Built to last: Rioja’s old wines Why great vintages are made for the long haul, by Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW
Regional profile: Rioja Oriental This previously misunderstood region is at last getting the recognition it deserves, says Sarah Jane Evans MW
Where to stay in Rioja Yolanda Ortiz de Arri on the many impressive and varied accommodation options for those visiting Rioja
Rioja with food Regional recipes and the perfect wine pairings to go with them, by Fiona Beckett
Panel tasting: Rioja £20-£40 Our experts taste 105 wines in the ‘sweet spot’ price band for quality and value
Panel tasting: 2004 and 2005 This retrospective tasting of wines from two excellent vintages highlights the ageing potential of great Rioja
Expert’s choice Amaya Cervera looks at the growing popularity of wines made with the varieties Graciano, Mazuelo and Maturana
Marketwatch Chris Mercer explores Rioja’s investment potential
Rioja vintage guide How long to keep your Rioja for, from 2000 to 2021
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