Wines for the weekend: March 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.
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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 £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.
Must-try red: Santa Rita, Triple C, Maipo Valley, Chile 2018
Wines for the weekend: March 2023
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