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Published by TI Media Limited The world’s best wine magazine. It is simply the “wine bible”. Every month it provides recommendations on the world’s finest wines and tells you where you can find them. From top Bordeaux to the best value wine on the shelf, Decanter guides you through a maze of wine to help you find the right wine for you. It also offers interviews with leading wine personalities, in-depth guides to the wine regions and the latest wine news.

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Uncorked • A snapshot of what’s happening in the world of wine

ANDREW JEFFORD • ‘We face three challenges: lack of rain, manpower and tourism’

ROGER JONES • ‘Recent experiences have reignited my enthusiasm for NZ Sauvignon’

FIRST LOOK Bordeaux 2024 • To assess this weather-hit vintage, the en primeur tastings in April became vital. Here, our Bordeaux editor gives her early insight, ahead of the full analysis and her pick of recommended wines that will follow in our next issue and on Decanter Premium

WINE, MODER AT ION & PLEASURE • How do you enjoy wine so that it’s a consistently positive part of your life? Ultimately it’s about personal responsibility and mindful enjoyment

Sober SOMMS • It sounds like an oxymoron, but they’re out there, along with those cutting back. So what can they teach us about responsible drinking?

BAROLO 2021 • Despite damaging early frosts, the excellent 2021 vintage has produced an impressive return of good to excellent wines across the board: ‘a modern benchmark’

HAMPSHIRE • As the climate warms and the industry matures, Hampshire is proving to be one of the prime territories for producing some of England’s most elegant and delicate sparkling wines

Chacra Chardonnay A meeting of minds • In the extreme terroir of Patagonian Argentina, two heirs to renowned European winemaking lineages are crafting a new paradigm for world-class Chardonnay

FOUR DECADES OF Cloudy Bay • As Cloudy Bay celebrates its 40th anniversary, we take a look back at the history of this iconic New Zealand winery

My other passion DRESSAGE • with Maya Dalla Valle of Dalla Valle Vineyards

Distilled • Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails

Clear contenders • Created to be characterful rather than neutral, the latest wave of British vodkas put taste first

Books etc • Does alcohol really make the world go round, asks our regular reviewer

What to pair with No- and low-alcohol drinks • As people become more mindful about their drinking, no- and low-alcohol tipples are rapidily rising in popularity. But what should we be eating with them?

FROM ALPS TO LAKE A wine lover’s guide to Lavaux • Switzerland’s picturesque World Heritage-listed vineyard terraces should be on the must-visit list for wine lovers

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

Cape red blends • All featuring Pinotage, South Africa’s diverse range of Cape blends demonstrate assured winemaking that makes them a safe choice for fans of bold and generously fruited reds

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...