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
  ‘...instead, a welcome truth: we all taste subjectively and emotionally – see the label, forget objectivity’
• Katherine Cole
  ‘Even the most secretive estates are reconsidering their codes of silence’
• Ned Goodwin MW
  ‘I reminded myself that I was on my way to experience the last-known remaining bottle of Romanée-Conti 1899’
• The ethical drinker
  ‘The sustainable choice and the financially rational choice were the same – for once’
• 20 WINES FOR SUMMER
  The Decanter team brings you 20 refreshing and great-value wines to help you beat the summer heat
• BLENDING (R)EVOLUTION
  South America is a land of blended cultures. The same applies to its wines, where combining varieties is at the heart of the continent’s viticultural identity
• Barolo 2022
  Our guide to this ‘against-all odds’, drought-hit vintage. After her extensive blind tastings and visits to more than 50 wineries, our Italy expert and DWWA Regional Chair for Piedmont selects 40 wines that stand out from the crowd in this challenging year in the Nebbiolo heartland
• The lure of Italy
  Italian immigrants have played a central role in Australia’s wine industry, and to a lesser extent New Zealand’s. Now the transfer of skills is heading the other way
• Chiroubles
  Not the best-known of the 10 cru zones of Beaujolais, yet its steep, demanding vineyard slopes produce some of its highest-rated wines. But could increasingly tough conditions lead to the eventual demise of this well-established appellation?
• MATERIAL BENEFIT
  As winemakers seek clarity of expression, the use of more neutral containers such as glass, ceramic and stoneware is becoming an increasingly popular choice in the cellar
• Côtes du Forez
  Near the source of the Loire on the slopes of the Massif Central, this tiny appellation gives Gamay a different face
• Distilled
  Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails
• Strong minded
  Tequila producers are focusing on higher-proof blancos in order to reflect their craft while showcasing agave-forward flavour in each bottle
• What to pair with picky bits
  The Picky Bits Sommelier shares his guidelines for al fresco summer grazing
• Western Slovenia A must-tour for biking wine lovers
  This sublimely pretty region is dotted with wineries and has an extensive cycling route, making it ideal for exploring on two wheels
• Books etc
  A darkly humorous memoir in which a comedian describes his road to recovery from alcoholism impresses our regular reviewer
• Wine wisdom
  Our regular learning section helps you get more from your glass
• Editors’ picks
  Each month our editorial team tastes a lot of wine, but not all of it makes it onto the page. So here’s our in-house pick of other great wines we’ve tried
• North Italian Pinot Grigio
  None of the standard supermarket-shelf fare here, in a wide-ranging tasting that reveals the diversity of styles and underlying quality and elegance of this often miscast grape
• Vintage Cap Classique
  Champagne quality, often at Crémant prices, was the positive verdict following this engaging tasting of South Africa’s traditional-method sparkling wines
• New Zealand aromatic whites
  While Sauvignon Blanc has hogged the headlines for decades, several other white varieties are beginning to light up the New Zealand wine industry
• 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
• Market watch
  News from the world of investments and auctions
• Sam Neill
  The Hollywood actor-turned-winemaker on his wine lineage, his fondness for big Aussie reds, and how a producer tried to woo him with two bottles of Latour ’64
• Four seasons in Rioja
  Spain’s most famous wine region offers enjoyment in all forms, all year round
• Latest release tasting report
  In our second annual report based on 12 months of new Rioja releases, an intensive blind tasting of more than 540 wines provides a fascinating window onto the innovation and creative tensions propelling Rioja into a future of character-focused wines
• On top form
  We highlight five producers whose wines stood out from the crowd in this year’s Rioja report tasting
• Busy bees A day in the life of a bodeguero
  Many may have the impression that working in the wine industry is an endless tale of hedonism and long lunches. Look closer and you’ll find intense, long days, like those of the two winery general managers we followed for a day in their busy lives
• Sweet memories
  Miguel Martínez didn’t set out to make wine, let alone recover a lost piece of winemaking history, but seduced by the smiles and stories of old locals, he’s now the custodian of supurao, Rioja’s forgotten sweet wine
• The changing face of CLASSIC RIOJA
  Historic wineries grounded in tradition are helping to shape Rioja’s future
• RIOJA ALL WEEK
  We asked star chef José Pizarro to inspire us by matching our choice of excellent, affordable Rioja wines with seven days’ worth of delicious dishes served in his own restaurants
• STEPPING UP
  Small, terroir-led estates are pooling energy and resources in a brand-new collective, VIR. Established to showcase Rioja beyond the big brands, it is inspired by other similar terroir movements in the region
• Where to stay in Rioja
  Whether you’re a backpacker or a traveller who expects luxury all the way, travelling alone or have the family in tow, Rioja has a home away from home for you