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South America speaks up

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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 • ‘Occasionally, though, regions accelerate like electric sports cars’

Adrianna Catena • ‘Far too often I have reason to roll my eyes at a world that still lives and breathes in colonial terms’

The ethical drinker • ‘Treating the wellbeing of workers and their communities as more than a corporate add-on has never been more crucial’

Five years of fine wine in New York

My go-to South America • Decanter staff members share the South American wines they enjoy regularly and heartily recommend, all priced under £22

Pinot PROGRESS • Evolving understanding of the finicky variety’s needs and the exploration of different, often more extreme terroirs has brought Pinot Noir’s great potential in South America to the fore

PURE CHILE • The country to the west of the Andes long ago established itself as a producer of standout wines – at both the value and fine wine ends of the spectrum. Now Chile’s wine scene is bubbling with emerging names keen to embrace new ideas and techniques, while remaining deeply connected to the country’s viticultural heritage. Most of all, they’re dedicated to making wines that honestly express their origins with both clarity and authenticity, as amply illustrated by our South American expert’s pick of eight producers and their wines

CRU MENDOZA • Three areas in the Uco Valley are developing their own voice, so much so that producers and geologists are actively debating how best to designate the places where some truly great wines are being made

Margaret River • Our third annual vintage report for Western Australia’s fine wine region highlights 40 unmissable wines. While 2024 was the earliest vintage on record for Chardonnay, 2023 proved to be a ‘Goldilocks’ year for Cabernet

Fried chicken & RAVES • How young drinkers are getting the wine bug

Les Bauxde-Provence • With vines rooted in the same landscape painted by Van Gogh, it’s easy to understand why Les Baux has long captivated artists and vignerons alike

MY OTHER PASSION Flying • with Didier Mariotti of Veuve Clicquot

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

The beauty of blends • Single malt Scotch may grab all the glory, but a well-made blend can offer whisky lovers more creativity in the glass

WHAT TO PAIR WITH… Peruvian food • From piquant cebiches to dishes inspired by Japanese and Chinese cuisines, Peruvian food is a veritable playground for gastronomes

LA PAZ A gastronomic odyssey in Bolivia’s city in the sky • Located above 3,500m, Bolivia’s capital is emerging as a leading destination for foodies seeking a combination of sophistication and authenticity

Books etc • A new book that explores the concept of ‘Italianity’ charms 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

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