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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 • ‘...instead, a welcome truth: we all taste subjectively and emotionally – see the label, forget objectivity’

Katherine Cole • ‘Even the most secretive estates are reconsidering their codes of silence’

Ned Goodwin MW • ‘I reminded myself that I was on my way to experience the last-known remaining bottle of Romanée-Conti 1899’

The ethical drinker • ‘The sustainable choice and the financially rational choice were the same – for once’

DECANTER WINE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION 2026

20 WINES FOR SUMMER • The Decanter team brings you 20 refreshing and great-value wines to help you beat the summer heat

BLENDING (R)EVOLUTION • South America is a land of blended cultures. The same applies to its wines, where combining varieties is at the heart of the continent’s viticultural identity

Barolo 2022 • Our guide to this ‘against-all odds’, drought-hit vintage. After her extensive blind tastings and visits to more than 50 wineries, our Italy expert and DWWA Regional Chair for Piedmont selects 40 wines that stand out from the crowd in this challenging year in the Nebbiolo heartland

The lure of Italy • Italian immigrants have played a central role in Australia’s wine industry, and to a lesser extent New Zealand’s. Now the transfer of skills is heading the other way

Chiroubles • Not the best-known of the 10 cru zones of Beaujolais, yet its steep, demanding vineyard slopes produce some of its highest-rated wines. But could increasingly tough conditions lead to the eventual demise of this well-established appellation?

MATERIAL BENEFIT • As winemakers seek clarity of expression, the use of more neutral containers such as glass, ceramic and stoneware is becoming an increasingly popular choice in the cellar

Côtes du Forez • Near the source of the Loire on the slopes of the Massif Central, this tiny appellation gives Gamay a different face

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

Strong minded • Tequila producers are focusing on higher-proof blancos in order to reflect their craft while showcasing agave-forward flavour in each bottle

MY OTHER PASSION Freediving with Haysley MacDonald of te Pā Wines

What to pair with picky bits • The Picky Bits Sommelier shares his guidelines for al fresco summer grazing

Western Slovenia A must-tour for biking wine lovers • This sublimely pretty region is dotted with wineries and has an extensive cycling route, making it ideal for exploring on two wheels

Books etc • A darkly humorous memoir in which a comedian describes his road to recovery from alcoholism impresses our regular reviewer

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 tried

North Italian Pinot Grigio • None of the standard supermarket-shelf fare here, in a wide-ranging tasting that reveals the diversity of styles and underlying quality and...