Decanter magazine latest issue: July 2023

The July issue welcomes the summer with our ultimate guide to rosé and a selection of seasonal cocktails – perfect pours for outdoor drinking. We also explore wine projects in unlikely growing regions and tell the stories of some of the boldest recent wine heists. We bring you our insight into Bordeaux 2022 en primeur and in travel, we investigate the sights and tastes of Tours and Touraine in the Loire.

Inside the July 2023 issue of Decanter magazine:

FEATURES

Summer rosé ultimate guide For your party season choice, it has to be pink. Olly Smith whittles it down to 20, in a plethora of styles
Bordeaux 2022 en primeur A hot, dry, yet successful vintage unlike any other. Full insight and 60 top wines, selected by Georgie Hindle
Wine heists Chris Mercer tells the stories of recent audacious thefts
Extreme wine projects Crazy or brave? Amanda Barnes in south Patagonia, Anna Lee C Iljima in the South Pacific, Åsa Johansson on Persian wine made in Sweden

LEARNING

Wine wisdom Expert tips to help you on your journey through wine

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SPIRITS

Distilled Spirits, cocktails, insight – plus five excellent gins for summer
Summer cocktails By Laura Foster

GOOD LIVING

Perfect pairing Spaghetti al limone with southern Italian white or red
Travel: Tours & Touraine The sights and flavours of the beautiful Loire region, with Alicia Miller

BUYING GUIDE

Editors’ picks Recent tasting highlights from Decanter staff
Panel tasting: Sancerre & Pouilly-Fumé Seven Outstanding and 31 Highly recommended from the 72 tasted of these Loire white classics
Panel tasting: Prosecco The big sparkle – 198 wines that showed consistent quality at all prices
Expert’s choice: Terra Alta Beth Willard’s pick of 18 bright Mediterranean whites and reds
Weekday wines 25 top wines under £20 chosen by the Decanter team
Weekend wines Priced £20-£50, seven standout buys to impress

COLLECTORS

Marketwatch investment news Auction updates; what’s on the radar; Champagne market cools

REGULARS

Meet the experts Decanter’s authors
Uncorked News, views & more
Andrew Jefford’s column On the trials, tribulations and sheer commitment required to be a producer of quality wine in Syria
Guest column: Arthur Coggill Why that €4 claret you enjoyed on holiday can’t be found in the UK
DWWA 2023 highlights: Australian Chardonnay Celebrating 14 Gold, Platinum and Best in Show wines
Wine to 5: Michael Baynes Working as a Bordeaux-based vineyard transaction specialist