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Published by TI Media Limited The world’s best wine magazine. It is simply the “wine bible”. Every month it provides recommendations on the world’s finest wines and tells you where you can find them. From top Bordeaux to the best value wine on the shelf, Decanter guides you through a maze of wine to help you find the right wine for you. It also offers interviews with leading wine personalities, in-depth guides to the wine regions and the latest wine news.

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

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

Andrew Jefford • ‘Not everything the youngsters attempt is successful, but you’ll never be bored in the new Germany’

Katherine Cole • ‘Do I go to Boulder for wholesome things like farmers’ markets? Er, no. I go there to drink wine’

Cyndal Petty • ‘Margaret River proves that informality need not come at the expense of excellence’

The ethical drinker • ‘The large-scale, systematic use of synthetic chemicals in agriculture should have us extremely worried’

2024 Barossa SHIRAZ 20 top picks • After tasting more than 100 wines for our annual Barossa Shiraz vintage report, our resident South Australia expert shares a personal selection of 20 excellent wines and reflects on the new face of Barossa

Lalou Bize-Leroy • One of the best known and most revered names in Burgundy, the 2026 Hall of Fame recipient has left an indelible imprint on the world of wine

Ramiro Ibáñez and Willy Pérez • Along with the Decanter Hall of Fame celebration of a lifetime’s achievements, our Rising Star award recognises talents whose impact on the wine world is in full bloom. This year’s accolade goes to Jerez mavericks Ramiro Ibáñez and Willy Pérez, whose scholarly exploration of the region’s history and identity has turned them into the charismatic faces of a quiet revolution that serves as a blueprint for winemakers the world over

Ribera del Duero latest releases • A celebration of debate and hard work, this year’s Ribera report saw our experts blind taste 342 wines from the region. Here we present their pick of the crop

Northern EXPOSURE • No longer just a curiosity, Scandinavia is today one of Europe’s most exciting wine frontiers, free from the weight of tradition

Malta’s hidden WINE STORY • Sitting at the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta’s tumultuous history features a narrative told through wine

Irouléguy • Tucked away in the Pyrenees on the Spanish frontier, a tiny Basque appellation in a forgotten corner of France is making wines as elemental as the land and seascape that shape them

MY OTHER PASSION Motorbiking • with Rafael Palacios

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

Mezcal: terroir vs varietal • The spirit itself may be clear, but the answer to this conundrum is less so

Books etc • Our regular reviewer on a new global history of wine that is ‘packed with fascinating information’ but doesn’t wholly convince

WHAT TO PAIR WITH… Italian classics • They’re classics for a reason, right? But which wines work best with them?

Wine lover’s guide to NIAGARA • Nestled in southern Ontario within day-tripping distance from Toronto, Canada’s largest vineyard area has grown into a world-class wine tourism destination

6 ways to see the Luberon • This hidden corner of Provence is packed with treats for every form of Francophile

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...