Decanter magazine latest issue: March 2023
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In the March 2023 issue of Decanter Magazine:
CHARACTERISTICS
- Bordeaux 2020 in the bottle Reviews and notes on 40 highly rated wines tasted by carafeis Georgina Hindle
- My top 20: South American Syrah As selected by Amanda Barnes
- Vintage preview: southern Rhône 2021 Matt Walls tastes and reports
- Empire & Vine How the colonial era shaped the world of wine. By Jennifer Regan-Lefebvre
- Producer Profile: Orin Swift Jonathan Cristaldi on Gallo’s California brand and its original creator Dave Phinney
LEARN
- wine wisdom Expert tips for your journey through wine
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SPIRITS
- distilled Spirits, cocktails, insights – plus five VSOP cognacs to try
- Top notch tequila Neil Ridley
GOOD LIFE
- Perfect pairing: Loaf of Baked Whole Cheese with Girolles
- Travel: Chicago Where to eat and drink in town. By Tom Hyland
BUYING GUIDE
- Editors Favorites Current tasting highlights carafe Employees
- Panel tasting: Chenin Blanc from South Africa An exceptional three-day tasting of 223 wines resulted in 28 outstanding white wines
- Panel tasting: 2018 Bordeaux Cru Bourgeois Grab it while you can – a very good vintage for these well-priced Bordeaux wines
- Expert’s choice: Israel White, red and a rosé – Demetri Walters MW selects its 18 of the best in the nation
- weekday wines 25 top wines under £20 selected by carafe team
- weekend wines Priced £20-50, seven standout buys to impress
COLLECTORS
- Marketwatch investment news Updates and upcoming releases
- Marketwatch focuses on Bordeaux Strongest price gains; Possible opportunities for 2023
REGULARS
- Meet the experts carafeauthors
- uncorked News, Views, Letter of the Month and more
- Column by Andrew Jefford What future lies ahead for Georgia and its many characterful wine styles?
- Guest Column: Elaine Chukan Brown In defense of Zinfandel – adaptable and expressive
- Highlights of the DWWA 2022: 15 red wines set the Spanish gold standard
- Wine to 5: Daphne Teremetz The wine buyer in the supermarket
Inside Decanters Rioja Supplement:
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- Welcome A warm introduction to this year’s Rioja guide from our guest editors Sarah Jane Evans MW and Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW
- meet the carafe Experts | Our team of authors and jurors
- Rioja and its villages Sarah Jane Evans MW on how new laws are shedding light on the region’s diverse villages
- Rioja Alavesa: six names to know David Williams introduces six producers who are making a difference in the region
- Opinion: Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW Rioja’s new energy
- Built to last: Rioja’s old wines Why great vintages are made for the long haul, by Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW
- Regional Profile: Rioja Oriental This previously misunderstood region is finally getting the recognition it deserves, says Sarah Jane Evans MW
- Where to stay in Rioja Yolanda Ortiz de Arri on the many amazing and varied accommodation options available to those visiting Rioja
- Rioja with food Regional recipes and the perfect wine pairings by Fiona Beckett
- Panel Tasting: Rioja £20-£40 Our experts taste 105 wines in the “Sweet Spot” price range according to quality and value
- Panel tasting: 2004 and 2005 This retrospective tasting of wines from two excellent vintages highlights the aging potential of the great Rioja
- choice of expert Amaya Cervera addresses the growing popularity of wines made from the Graciano, Mazuelo and Maturana varieties
- market observation Chris Mercer examines Rioja’s investment potential
- Rioja vintage guide How long should you keep your Rioja, from 2000 to 2021