Wines for the weekend: November 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 features our seven standout buys, all priced £20-£50 and sure to impress.
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.
Wines for the weekend: November 2023
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Greyfriars Vineyard, Blanc de Blancs, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, 2015
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A richly textured Blanc de Blancs from the North Downs. After six years on lees, it showcases yeasty mango, pineapple, and banana peel on the nose. The palate reveals additional rounded yellow fruits, seasoned with sweet spices and a touch of tannin. The creamy weight is balanced by still-vivid freshness. The finish is marked by toasty almonds.
2015
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Metzer, Montagne Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2020
For great single-vineyard terroir comparison (they are made the same way) try alongside Wade Metzer's equally fine Maritime Chenin. From 1964-planted Helderberg vines this is...
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Suavia, Monte Carbonare, Soave, Classico, Veneto, Italy, 2021
Elegant and characterful Soave Classico, hailing from the prized Monte Carbonare ‘cru’, known for its distinct basalt soils. And this wine has a volcanic soul,...
2021
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Alonso & Pedrajo, La Pequeñita Maturana Blanca, Rioja, Spain, 2019
It's unusual to find Maturana Blanca in Rioja, even more unusual to find a skin-contact orange version. Made by Javier Alonso and Alberto Pedrajo – members...
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Château La Garde, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France, 2016
An inviting nose of berry fruit, floral fragrance and soft cedar tones. Crushed velvet textured tannins support a wide mouthfeel full of fresh and juicy...
2016
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Yalumba, The Tri-Centenary Grenache, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia, 2018
From a 0.8ha block of 820 bush vines planted in 1889. Left on skins for 100 days after fermentation giving gorgeous velvety texture to the...
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Castello di Radda, Chianti Classico, Riserva, Tuscany, Italy, 2016
<p>This Chianti Classico Riserva channels the verticality typical of wines from the Radda hills. Plummy and balsamic, with some dried fruit aromas, there’s a richness...
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