In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Decanter UK

• Uncorked
  A snapshot of what’s happening in the world of wine
• ANDREW JEFFORD
  ‘What should we do? Panic? Sell the cellar and sign the pledge?’
• DARIUSZ GALASIŃSKI
  ‘Is wine a message that extends beyond its agricultural site?’
• Tales of the unexpected
  Seeking the soul of the fascinating South American continent, we asked 10 specialists who know its wine nations intimately to highlight some of the unique, extraordinary and sometimes hidden things that make it special
• CRIOLLA Stepping into the spotlight
  South America’s Criolla varieties are carving a well-deserved space on the global stage, after years of being overlooked. Discover what makes them so exciting, then seek out our expert’s top buys
• Talent for adventure
  These intrepid South American winemakers have all looked beyond the horizons in their native lands, and have struck out into the world to forge maverick projects on other continents
• My favourite Cornas vintages
  Which vintages to open, and which to lay down, of these gutsy, full-bodied, classic reds? Our resident Rhône expert comes to the rescue, picking three great years to cellar and three to enjoy now – and recommends 10 names to know
• TED LEMON 30 years of Littorai
  New York-born and Dijon-trained, his influence on today’s California wine scene belies his modest nature. The vineyard-centric doctrines of this Sonoma-based wine-grower (the term he prefers) are setting a benchmark for the decades ahead
• Margaret River
  2023 was a stellar vintage for Chardonnay, while consistency is the keyword for the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignons. Our second vintage report for Western Australia’s fine wine region highlights 40 unmissable wines
• Call of the vine
  People are clamouring to volunteer at vineyards in the UK – here’s why
• Distilled
  Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails
• TEQUILAS & MEZCALS
  A selection of new releases, old favourites and latest discoveries from recent tastings to try…
• Spirit of Cuba
  Often considered a benchmark, thanks to its light and approachable style, Cuban rum has a long and colourful history
• What to pair with Moroccan food
  With its subtle, spicy complexities and, often, sweet elements, the cuisine of this North African nation offers a plethora of wine-pairing opportunities
• Books etc
  This new book is a compelling read, worthy of attention, says our reviewer
• Five days in the Langhe
  Vine-clad hills rolling to the horizon, splendid snow-capped Alpine vistas, some of the world’s loveliest wines, topped off by gourmet food experiences to match… How do you narrow it all down for a few days in the Langhe? Our travel expert in Italy maps out an enticing itinerary
• 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
• SOUTH AMERICAN PREMIUM WHITE
  An extraordinary set of results featuring 17 Outstanding wines reveals just how impressed our judges were
• US Grenache
  Fruit quality and clarity was a central theme of this tasting, which underscored Grenache’s journey into the limelight
• Weekday wines
  The Decanter in-house 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 Decanter 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
• The big picture
  As Decanter marks a significant anniversary this year, our annual quest for the best via the Decanter World Wine Awards is as rigorously pursued as ever, and the competition’s top award-winning wines continue to become more diverse and fascinating with each edition. Our Contributing Editor and awards Co-Chair breaks down the 2025 results and reveals some of the highlights and discoveries among wine regions old and new
• This year in numbers
  Over a few weeks every spring, our Regional Chairs and judges painstakingly taste, assess and award the very best wines put before them. Here’s how the medals break down in 2025…
• Meet the experts
  The annual DWWA competition is a gathering point for many of the most knowledgeable and experienced experts in the world of wine. Our Co-Chairs, Regional Chairs and extensive roster of judges are central to the competition’s success
• BEST IN SHOW WINNING WINES
  After two intense weeks of blind tasting by top wine professionals from around the world, all 137 Platinum medal winners were re-examined by the five DWWA Co-Chairs. This resulted in the following 50 wines being promoted to the prized status of DWWA Best in Show for 2025
• PLATINUM WINNING WINES
  A wine that receives a Platinum medal in the DWWA has triumphed in multiple stages of judging by different panels, and reassessment by our Co-Chairs. In 2025, this status was achieved by 137 wines of impeccable quality, introduced in the pages that follow
• GOLD WINNING WINES
  The first week of judging this year produced an impressive 920 Gold medal winners. Of these, 187 were elevated to a Platinum award (see p49), of which 50 then became Best in Show winners (p29). That left us with a pleasingly high return of 733 Golds – which we present in the following pages
• For a better future
  No longer just a buzzword, sustainability is being woven into the very fabric of the wine industry, as these six shining examples from among this year’s medal winners illustrate
• UK shopper’s guide
  Selected medal-winning wines from the UK’s leading high street merchants and supermarkets