In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Decanter UK

• Oregon’s origins
  An abundance of old, ungrafted vine plantings holds a legacy that still puts character and quality first in the Willamette Valley in the US northwest. We meet some of the region’s key pioneers and chart their continuing influence
• Napa Cabernet 2023
  The 2023 growing season in the Napa Valley, shaped by abundant winter rains and cool-to-moderate temperatures, demanded extraordinary patience in the vineyard. And the almost unimaginable absence of destructive mid-harvest heat or late-season rain resulted in remarkably elegant, structured Cabernets
• ULTRA-PROCESSED WINES
  …and how to avoid them. The more it’s processed, the less good for us it is, or so we’re told about our food. And does the same apply to wine? Yes, argues one wine and sustainability expert – here she sets out why, and what to look out for…
• The Douro Boys get back to work
  Meet the new generation at the helm of this dynamic grouping of some of the region’s top producers
• Picpoul de Pinet
  Good scores and a range of styles showed why these reliably refreshing Languedoc dry whites are a go-to choice on so many bistro or gastro-pub wine lists
• 1855 Grand Cru Classé MY 10 BEST VALUE
  One Bordeaux expert combs the top echelons of Médoc cru classé wines in search of that holiest and most satisfying of grails – excellent claret without the inflated price tag
• 10 YEARS ON 2016 REVISITED
  The fine balance in so many wines of this vintage is key, promising both long and even development in the bottle and drinking enjoyment throughout their lives. Here are our expert’s 25 highlights
• The THIRDS
  The great value offered by several of the Médoc third growth estates has inspired our expert to propose a complete revision of this middle tier of Bordeaux’s 1855 Classification – he explains why, and where to find the current best buys
• A pillar of Pauillac value
  For a lesson in definitive Pauillac style without breaking the bank, you need look no further than fifth growth Château Batailley, which inspires a devoted following with its power and consistency
• St-Emilion & Pomerol 2020
  Revealing the consistency and quality of such a highly rated vintage in two of the world’s top wine regions, the sheer number of high scores here tells the story – these are wines not to miss out on, with plenty of options for keeping or for drinking