Decanter magazine latest issue: February 2024

Our February issue shines a spotlight on Spain. We delve into the sprawling region of Castilla y León, explore the rise of Xarel·lo and showcase a great selection of Sherries to try. In travel, we embark on a cycling tour of Priorat, with some tasting thrown in for good measure of course. Elsewhere, we assess the 2022 vintage in the Northern Rhône and also focus on the wines of Ukraine.

Inside the February 2024 issue of Decanter magazine:

FEATURES

Xarel·lo rising high Fintan Kerr on the Catalonian white grape that is making waves beyond Cava
Interview: Telmo Rodríguez Richard Woodard examines the dynamic winemaker’s new range of single-origin Rioja wines
My top 20 Sherries Sarah Jane Evans MW recommends some of her favourites, across all styles
Understanding Castilla y León This sprawling region is worth getting to know, says Beth Willard
Producer profile: Hundred Acre Jonathan Cristaldi meets publicity- shy founder Jayson Woodbridge
Vintage preview: Northern Rhône 2022 Matt Walls assesses a vintage that is hard to generalise about
Ukraine: a wine odyssey Lilla O’Connor discovers the unfamiliar wines of a war-torn region

LEARNING

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

SPIRITS

Distilled Spirits, cocktails, insight. Plus, ring the changes with five outstanding new-wave vodkas
British rums Clinton Cawood finds that great rums can be produced beyond tropical climes

GOOD LIVING

Perfect pairing: Cinnamon, cardamon & white pepper rice pudding Comfort food to nourish body and style, with wines to match
Travel: Pedalling Priorat – a Catalonia cycling guide Clive Pursehouse saddles up for a three-day tour of the hilly region

BUYING GUIDE

Editors’ picks Tasting highlights
Panel tasting: Ribera del Duero An impressive performance by the 59 entries, with 6 Outstanding and 20 Highly recommended
Panel tasting: Spanish indigenous whites The lesser-known varieties shone here, in this tasting of 87 wines. Glass of Albillo Mayor, anyone?
Expert’s choice: Navarra Beth Willard picks 18 whites, rosés and reds, with Garnacha the star
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; expert market view

REGULARS

Meet the experts Decanter’s authors
Uncorked News, views & more
Andrew Jefford’s column The problem is not the chemistry of wine but its misuse
Hugh Johnson’s column A visit to California at harvest time brings memories of older vintages
DWWA 2023 highlights Fifteen award-winning Champagnes
Wine to 5: Kim Chalmers The vine nursery owner is at the vanguard of introducing new grape varieties to Australia