Decanter magazine latest issue: November 2023

November 1, 2023 News

Inside the November 2023 issue of Decanter magazine:

FEATURES

Winter party wines: 25 at £20 or under This great-value selection, handpicked by the Decanter team, is guaranteed to get the party started
NV redefined Tom Hewson on why the non-vintage category has never been more exciting
Ten reasons to rediscover Languedoc Natalie Earl urges us to rethink this vibrant and diverse region, and picks some top buys
Weingut Willi Schaefer Clive Pursehouse visits one of the great, historic names of Mosel Riesling
The wines of Lebanon Rupert Joy visited top estates in this beautiful and historic country, before the outbreak of hostilities in the region
Vintage preview: Paso Robles 2021 Brianne Cohen picks her favorite reds from a near-perfect vintage
Ontario Chardonnay Look beyond icewine to the area’s cool-climate Chardonnays, says Tina Gellie

LEARNING

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SPIRITS

Distilled Spirits, cocktails, insight – plus five of the best sloe gins
Best after-dinner drinks Julie Sheppard introduces the many options to round off your meal

GOOD LIVING

Travel: Cognac – a wine lover’s guide Alicia Miller advises on the best places to visit, stay and eat in prime Charente spirits country
Perfect pairing Ongle steak with green peppercorn sauce A surprising match for this Tom Kerridge Pub Kitchen recipe

BUYING GUIDE

Editors’ picks Recent tasting highlights from Decanter staff
Panel tasting: Pinot Noir – Americas Our tasting of New World Pinot Noir was so big that we had to split it over two issues. Here, the first half
Panel tasting: Galician whites Discover the delicious whites of northwest Spain, beyond Albariño
Expert’s choice: Moulis & Listrac Georgie Hindle picks 18 great buys from this value hunting ground
Weekday wines 25 top wines under £20 chosen by the Decanter team
Weekend wines Priced £20-£50, seven standout buys to impress

COLLECTORS

Marketwatch investment news Auction updates; what’s on the radar; the boom in rare whiskies

REGULAR

Meet the experts Decanter ‘s authors
Uncorked News, views & more
Andrew Jefford’s column Adventures in Canada’s Prince Edward County, Pinot and beyond
Hugh Johnson’s column My ongoing love affair with claret
Guest column: Elaine Chukan Brown Can the term ‘fine wine’ extend to mead and sake?
DWWA 2023 highlights: Unearthing Ribera del Duero Fifteen top performers
Wine to 5: Queena Wong Wine connector

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Welcome Why not explore Italy’s wine regions from their nearby city hubs, suggests James Button
Meet the Decanter experts Our experienced international team of contributors on Italian wine
City guide: Turin The first capital of unified Italy, by Sarah Lane
Piedmont’s up-and-comers Michaela Morris meets 10 producers bringing fresh ideas into the region
Timarasso: Piedmont’s new flagship whit and A former workhorse grape variety has been reborn as the foundation of one of Italy’s greatest new white wines, says Tiziano Gaia
Expert’s choice: Franciacorta Federico Moccia recommends 18 personal favorites from Lombardy’s premium sparkling wine region
City guide: Trento A delightful city nestled among the mountains – Sarah Lane
Friuli: skin-contact wine epicenter Filippo Magnani uncovers the new (old) wines being made in the region
Soave revolution Labels can now specify a production zone name, but is it a good thing, asks Tom Hyland
City guide: Florence Tuscany’s Renaissance masterpiece – Sarah Lane
Brunello di Montalcino To drink, cellar, or invest – a guide to the Tuscan classic, with Aldo Fiordelli
The lesser-known Tuscany James Button looks beyond the region’s big names to reveal its alternative styles
City guide: Rome A capital city full of history, wherever you look…

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