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News
A snapshot of what’s happening in the world of wine
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The brief
Ideas and inspiration for wine lovers, every month
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Andrew Jefford
‘Rioja’s genius is to combine gentleness and tenderness with generosity and grandeur, despite significant structure’
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Hugh Johnson
‘We’re making an effort to study and support our exciting new industry’
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Kate Lofthouse
‘Some of today’s most successful wine communicators are those who show wine for the joyful thing it is’
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The ethical drinker
‘Can wine be part of the same ethical framework as food?’
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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
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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
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Is farming Napa’s
new luxury?
A quiet recalibration is underway in Napa Valley
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The many faces of
Sonoma Chardonnay
Thanks to its broad geographical spread, California’s Sonoma County produces a dizzying array of different Chardonnay styles. Here are 20 bottles that capture the region’s range
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Blending in
Upon the release of the new, 27th edition of Laurent-Perrier’s prestige cuvée Grand Siècle, the Champagne house’s cellar master, Olivier Vigneron, reflects on the art of its creation
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UNDER THE RADAR
Stargazer
Kiwi winemaker Sam Connew has put down roots in Tasmania, setting up Stargazer Wines in the Coal River Valley with a mission to make non-conformist wines that express a sense of time and place
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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…
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The golden heart of Europe
Burdened with a bewildering array of aliases, one of the most planted grapes in Europe’s heart is barely known in western markets, but that’s now beginning to change, thanks to the arrival of a new generation of exciting wines
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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
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Distilled
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails
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Your home
bar basics
What tools do you need to make great cocktails at home? Our essential guide to bar kit will get you started
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WHAT TO PAIR WITH…
PIZZA
Chianti, right? Think again. It’s time to go beyond the obvious and try some off the beaten track options
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San Francisco
for wine lovers
With California’s wine country on its doorstep, it’s no surprise that the City by the Bay has a kaleidoscopic wine scene. Here are 10 super spots to savour
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Books etc
Our reviewer enjoys the beautiful photography in this book on colour in wine, but remains unconvinced by its central argument
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Wine wisdom
Our regular learning section helps you get more from your glass
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BUYING GUIDE
Expert recommendations and essential reading
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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
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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
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Right Bank Bordeaux
These wines from the largely Merlot-centric terroirs beyond St-Emilion and Pomerol may not have hit the highest scores, but they offer value, easy drinking for everyday enjoyment
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Zinfandel
Widely celebrated as America’s signature grape, while at the same time derided for producing bombastic, high-alcohol wines, Zinfandel is enjoying a quiet renaissance as more and more winemakers discover new ways to tame its excesses
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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
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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
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Market watch
News from the world of investments and auctions
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Kyle MacLachlan
The American actor on his passion for the wines of Washington, and David Lynch’s influence on his wine drinking habits
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Welcome
Decanter’s 2026 (and first) Rueda Report!
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Rueda at a glance
An introduction to the region’s landscape and vines
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Rueda Report 2026
The ongoing quest for complexity and nuance
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Sauvignon Blanc
DO Rueda’s take on the much-loved international variety surprises and delights in its combination of textural appeal, freshness and definition
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Verdejo reimagined
Different expressions showing the variety’s plasticity and the creativity of Rueda’s producers
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Fortified (Dorado, Pálido)
The exciting revival of historical oxidatively and biologically aged styles
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Gran Vino de Rueda
Exploring a category launched in 2020 for wines produced from Rueda’s oldest sites
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Producers to watch
It’s impossible to list all the interesting, quality-driven projects leading Rueda’s evolution. These are six whose wines – forged at the intersection of technical expertise, individual character and terroir expression – stood out at the tasting for this report
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What’s new in
BORDEAUX?
Bordeaux is firing on all cylinders right now - full of innovations, tourism upgrades and new releases that show the region has serious energy
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Karen MacNeil
‘It isn’t exactly clear why Bordeaux and Napa Valley engender this schizophrenic love/hate reaction’
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Michel Rolland
The world of wine mourns the unexpected loss of one of its most influential and forthright personalities…
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Daniel Cathiard
A life of joie de vivre, pioneering spirit and unwavering commitment to wine
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bordeaux for all
‘Access changes everything in wine. When we open doors intentionally, we don’t just help individuals – we strengthen the entire industry’ Chinedu Rita-Rosa, co-founder Bordeaux Mentor Week
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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
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St-Emilion Grand Cru
On the Right Bank, look to this category of often Merlot-based bottlings for approachable and affordable, early-drinking wines of character
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The authentic
BORDEAUX
In between visits to its celebrated châteaux, Bordeaux offers plenty of places where you can relax, take the pressure off and explore, while enjoying many great-value options for food and drink
