Decanter magazine latest issue: March 2022

With the promise of longer, sunnier days ahead, we turn to Spain in a festive mood. Home to ancestral winemaking traditions as well as to a vibrant new wave, we delve into the wealth and diversity of the Spanish wine scene.

Magazine: March 2022 Issue

Inside the March 2022 issue of Decanter Magazine:

FEATURES:

New Spanish whites David Williams’ A to X guide to 10 key producers and wines in Spain’s developing white scene
Making wine in Spain Self-confessed ‘nomadic winemaker’ Darren Smith on the irresistible allure of Spain
Producer profile: Francisco Barona Driving tractors at 12, now making top Ribera del Duero. By Tim Atkin MW
Vintage preview: northern Rhône 2020 Another hot year, but there is freshness and top quality to be found. Matt Walls picks 40 whites and reds
Scoring wines: under the spotlight What’s the point? Andrew Jefford takes this controversial topic to task

LEARNING

Wine wisdom Expert tips to help you explore the fascinating world of wine

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SPIRITS

Distilled Spirits insights and cocktail recipes – plus five top cocktail vodkas
Island whiskies Richard Woodard on what makes the islanders stand apart

GOOD LIVING

Perfect pairing José Pizarro’s superb Basque crab loves a Spanish white
Travel: Cádiz In Andalucía – the warmth and fascination of Spain’s deep south, with Shawn Hennessey

BUYING GUIDE

Panel tasting: New-wave Rioja In the modern style, a ‘varied and exciting’ exploration of the wines pioneering Rioja’s future; 73 tasted
Panel tasting: Verdejo 120 tasted; Spain’s popular white provides much drinking pleasure and consistency
Expert’s Choice: Ribera del Duero below £30 Good Tempranillo: Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW’s pick of 18
Weekday wines 25 top picks under £20, chosen by the Decanter team
Weekend wines Seven top buys, costing £20-£50, certain to impress

COLLECTORS

Marketwatch investment news What’s making waves in the market
Marketwatch: spotlight on Spain

REGULARS

Meet the experts Decanter’s authors
Uncorked News, views and more
Your letters
Andrew Jefford’s column Four wine world myths, and why they don’t hold
Hugh Johnson’s column The joys of Sherry: ‘unbeatable value for money’
Guest column: Sarah Jane Evans MW Don’t organic wines deserve bigger billing, like their food counterparts?
Wine to 5: José Vouillamoz Expert grape geneticist, author and lecturer