Magazine: December 2021 Issue
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Decanter’s Dream Destination: L’Albereta Relais & Châteaux, Franciacorta, Italy
Experience Italian luxury...
By Aleesha Hansel Last updated
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Seasonal Ports: 15 of the finest bottles to try this winter
Top Ports to see you through the end of the year and into next...
By Richard Mayson Last updated
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Cognac: essence of place
A dedication to consistency in their signature blends hasn’t always allowed Cognac houses to put any focus on provenance. But priorities shift, and some producers are increasingly looking to take things back to the vineyard.
By Richard Woodard Last updated
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Best wine gifts for Christmas 2021: A Decanter guide
Twenty gift ideas for the wine lover in your life...
By Decanter Staff Published
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Andrew Jefford: ‘A wine’s visual cues shout, stamp, whistle and roar’
Might our palate be conditioned by visual cues and cultural constructs? Andrew Jefford argues that tasting is a synesthetic experience greatly affected by assumptions and expectations - which even the shape of a bottle can alter.
By Andrew Jefford Published
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Wine to five: Linda Johnson-Bell, wine and climate change researcher
Linda Johnson-Bell talks about her work and how it all started...
By Amy Wislocki Published
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A drink with… Vanya Cullen
‘Caring for the earth has become a way of life for us.’
By Sarah Ahmed Published
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From non-vintage to multi-vintage: Champagne rips up the rule book
Behind the wave of change in Champagne...
By Simon Field MW Published
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A perfect pairing: White onion tarte tatin with mustard seeds
A delectable combination of creamy texture, mustard heat and the sweetness of the onions makes for a challenging match – but it can be met with wines of equally strong character and dimension...
By Bertrand Grebaut Published
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Hugh Johnson: ‘What can irritate me is change for change’s sake’
Hugh Johnson's latest column on the wine world...
By Hugh Johnson Published
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Investing in California wine: slow but steady gains
The latest sales activity for top-end California wines...
By Chris Mercer Published
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White Graves: panel tasting results
See our judges top-scoring wines...
By Andy Howard MW Published
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Rome wine country: Great wineries to visit
Plus great places to eat and drink in the ancient city itself...
By Sarah Lane Last updated
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Greek Xinomavro: expert’s choice
18 wines worth seeking out
By Yiannis Karakasis MW Last updated
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Sustainable spirits: 10 to try
Julie Sheppard recommends spirits that are helping to save the planet
By Julie Sheppard Published
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Climate change: rethinking your drinking
Winemaking has an impact on the environment – that’s inarguable. Efforts to lessen that impact have begun across the industry, but what can the concerned consumer do? Rupert Joy finds out.
By Rupert Joy Last updated
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California Pinot Noir: panel tasting results
The top-scoring bottles worth seeking out...
By Ronan Sayburn MS Published
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Cornas to drink now: Matt Walls’ top 20
20 top recommendations
By Matt Walls Published
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Reds of the Rhône: top wines from south to north
Stylistically diverse, explore benchmark expressions from the Decanter World Wine Awards...
By Olivia Mason Published