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Writing this month

News • A snapshot of what’s happening in the world of wine

The brief • Ideas and inspiration for wine lovers, every month

Andrew Jefford • ‘White wine allows Bordeaux proprietors to be creative and intriguing’

Hugh Johnson • ‘We’re getting bolder with bubbles from Italy, Spain, Australia, NZ, the Cape…’

Ned Goodwin MW • ‘Later-ripening Syrah represents an exciting new frontier for Tasmania as the climate warms’

The ethical drinker • ‘This thoughtful, practical work, backed by the right support, feeds directly into the glass’

NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOURS • Ready to look beyond Priorat, Rías Baixas, Ribera del Duero and Rioja? Many of Spain’s flagship regions have less well-known neighbours that deserve your attention

20 top buys... Rías Baixas • It’s mostly about Albariño in this southwestern corner of Galicia, and the now-familiar fruity white has won legions of fans. Discover some new favourites in this lineup of current releases, plus a few other surprises...

A life under f lor • Pharmacist turned winemaker Montserrat Molina took an unexpected path eventually to become one of Sherry’s most prominent figures, reputed for her thirst for knowledge and creative flair

ONE TO WATCH Bodega Tamerán • A new name in an ancient landscape, this fledgling Gran Canaria producer is led by a Spanish sporting icon who isn’t the first to make the transfer from top-flight football into the world of wine

Rhône 2024 • You’re in for a treat if you’re a lover of the Rhône valley’s white styles, north and south – or it’ll be a great year to discover them. Reds will need more careful selection – our regional expert tasted 1,350 wines in all, so follow his advice, starting with those in this selection of 50 of his top picks

ON THE KOSHU TRAIL • West of Tokyo and within sight of the magnificent Mount Fuji to the south, the sun-filled Yamanashi region is the source of much of Japan’s best-quality fruit and veg, including the long-established grape variety Koshu and its delicately nuanced wines

HEAD TO HEAD: AMERICAN COOL-CLIMATE PINOT NOIR • Decanter’s North America Editor Clive Pursehouse, who covers Oregon, and our Sonoma County Correspondent Ana Carolina Quintela debate where America’s quintessential cool-climate Pinot Noir comes from

Distilled • Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails

Devoted to Chartreuse • Crafted by monks to a secret recipe, this French liqueur has achieved cult status

Clear choice • Water isn’t necessarily a neutral partner to the wine you’re drinking. So which water should you pair with your wine?

Fuerteventura Keeper of secrets • The Atlantic island off the coast of Morocco may be known for its beaches and all-inclusive resorts, but there’s more than meets the eye to this jewel of biodiversity and historical heritage

Books etc • Our regular reviewer heads down the YouTube and wine rabbit hole

Wine wisdom • Our regular learning section helps you get more from your glass

Editors’ picks • Each month our editorial team tastes a lot of wine, but not all of it makes it onto the page. So here’s our in-house pick of other great wines we’ve...