Wines for the weekend: January 2023
Each month Decanter’s editorial team tastes and rates a number of wines to be included in the magazine's ‘weekend wines’ section. This selection covers our seven standout buys to impress priced £20-£50.
Get through the working week, and it’s time to crack open something a little bit more special.
As a companion selection to our wines under £20, the Decanter team has selected seven standout bottles that are sure to impress, all available in the UK and priced between £20 and £50.
Wines for the weekend: January 2023
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Charles Clément, Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France
Produced from vines grown in the Côte de Bar, this Blanc de Blancs is crisp and linear, with zesty acidity, aromas of red apple and...
Charles Clément
Bat Gara, 18 Meses, País Vasco, Spain, 2018
An elegant, complex and surprising expression of Hondarrabi Zuri, fermented and aged on the lees, for 18 months, in old oak barrels. Expect the Basque...
2018
Bat Gara
New Chapter, Grüner Veltliner, Niederösterreich, Austria, 2021
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A delicious and characterful Grüner Veltliner from Niederösterreich (mostly Traisental), created by Austrian winemakers Markus Huber and Lenz Moser. Fully destemmed, followed by 8 hours of cold soak before fermentation in stainless steel tanks. A charming nose of yellow apple, ripe peach, acacia blossom and a hint of earthy dried herbs. Saline and mineral on the palate, with lemon and lime zest on the attack, lead to hidden layers of ripe yellow fruits. A touch of spices and honey on the long finish.
2021
New Chapter
Wynns Coonawarra Estate, Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia, 2019
The 64th vintage of this iconic collector's favourite, delicious now but which will amply reward up to two decades of cellaring. Produced from the top...
2019
Wynns Coonawarra EstateCoonawarra
Musella, Riserva, Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy, 2015
Biodynamic-certified Musella should be on your radar if you’re into Amarone, and this slick 2015 is leathery, spicy and chocolatey in aroma, with a focused...
2015
MusellaAmarone della Valpolicella
Château Cantemerle, L'Orangerie de Cantemerle, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France, 2017
Made from young vines (35 years) and spending 16 months in oak, L'Orangerie is an interesting alternative to Château Cantermerle's longer-lived cru classé wine. Appealing...
2017
Château CantemerleHaut-Médoc
EH Booth, 175th Anniversary Edition Vintage Port, Douro Valley, Portugal, 2016
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A new release to celebrate 175 years since Edwin Henry Booth first started selling wine and spirits back in 1847. It might seem pricey for a half-bottle, but you won't find many vintage Ports cheaper, and a little goes a long way. Delicious heady Christmas spices and fruitcake richness.
2016
EH Booth
