In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Decanter UK

• News
  A snapshot of what’s happening in the world of wine
• The brief
  Ideas and inspiration for wine lovers, every month
• Andrew Jefford
  ‘These drinks will cling on to the “wine” name like a climber on a cliff edge’
• Katherine Cole
  ‘Is the real question whether wine regions could shield the rest of us from wildfires?’
• Amber Gardner
  ‘We are seeing a shift back towards the known, the familiar and, ultimately, the comforting’
• THE ETHICAL DRINKER
  ‘As I reflected on the past year, I found myself revisiting the wines & people that made me stop and think’
• WINES OF THE YEAR 2025 Editors’ highlights
  As you finish up your festive chocolate assortments, we bring you our own selection of favourites. From a year’s worth of tastings, Decanter’s Regional Editors have picked out 65 wines from across the globe, all scoring between 95 and 100 points. Now, which one to choose first…
• Burgundy 2024
  A difficult vintage across the whole region, yet 2024 should not be written off completely. Quantities are well down, but there are still many gems. Happily, our expert tasted more than 1,700 wines to find the best – you’ll need to act quickly to secure your choices, so begin your search with the 60 highlights shown here…
• Heitz Cellar
  Seven years into its new ownership, decades of commitment to place and a traditional approach at this historic Napa Valley producer continue, reflected in a style and elegance that can be seen and tasted in vintages both old and new
• UNDER THE RADAR Dr Edge
  A 10-year retrospective tasting of 48 wines from this little-known Tasmanian winery has highlighted the skill of their unconventional, music-obsessed maker
• An unorthodox PAIRING
  Running and wine may seem unlikely bedfellows, but the combination is proving increasingly popular
• Bolgheri latest release
  A tricky, drought-stricken 2022 growing season in Tuscany gave birth to a surprising array of exceptional wines. Some of Bolgheri’s leading producers reveal how they managed to rustle up miraculous results, despite the challenges
• Distilled
  Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails
• Shrubs take root
  Unfamiliar to many, shrubs are making waves in the zero-alcohol category. But what is a shrub and how do you drink one?
• Books etc
  Our regular reviewer is excited by the first instalment in a new series on Bordeaux’s communes
• What to pair with tea
  Thanks to its inherent complexities, tea is particularly adept at pairing with food, making it a great alternative to wine
• The world’s best wine spas
  Beautiful vineyard scenery, top-quality wines on hand and the ultimate in relaxation and pamper-treatment – what could be better for the weary wine lover? These six wine spa venues on three continents can go to the top of your bucket list
• Wine wisdom
  Our regular learning section helps you get more from your glass
• Cool-climate Australian Chardonnay
  Terroir shone through in a highly successful tour of Australia’s cooler regions
• Southeastern European reds
  From a breadth of origins, touching the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Black seas, and a plethora of less-familiar grapes and local styles, this tasting offered much to discover
• Lisboa
  The wine scene in this Portuguese coastal region has undergone an exciting transformation, and the wealth of local grape varieties and styles here provide for a rewarding voyage of discovery
• Weekday wines
  The Decanter tasting team spends a great deal of time out and about at tastings, finding new and exciting wines, or new vintages of existing wines, for everyday drinking. On these pages we bring you 25 top picks that are all ready to drink now, available in the UK and priced at £30 or less
• Weekend wines
  Get through the working week, and it’s time to crack open something a little bit more special. As a companion selection to our 25 wines under £30, the tastings team has selected seven standout bottles that are sure to impress, all available in the UK and priced between £30 and £60
• Shiraz story
  Uncovering Australia’s top regional signatures
• Market watch
  News from the world of investments and auctions
• Eric Asimov
  The wine critic for The New York Times would love a bottle of Cheval Blanc 1947, but will happily drink a $14 Garnacha from Navarra