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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 • ‘These drinks will cling on to the “wine” name like a climber on a cliff edge’

Katherine Cole • ‘Is the real question whether wine regions could shield the rest of us from wildfires?’

Amber Gardner • ‘We are seeing a shift back towards the known, the familiar and, ultimately, the comforting’

THE ETHICAL DRINKER • ‘As I reflected on the past year, I found myself revisiting the wines & people that made me stop and think’

Singapore Fine Wine Encounter 2025 • Decanter Fine Wine Encounter returned to Singapore for its second year, welcoming almost 600 wine lovers to the stunning Shangri-La hotel. On 22 November, guests enjoyed wine from 52 world-class producers, from Japan’s delicate Koshu to Dassai’s premium sake, and attended Masterclasses on Henschke, Brunello di Montalcino and Château Margaux. New for 2025, the Editors’ Lunch offered the chance to connect with Decanter editors, adding another highlight to a day celebrating the very best of fine wine

WINES OF THE YEAR 2025 Editors’ highlights • As you finish up your festive chocolate assortments, we bring you our own selection of favourites. From a year’s worth of tastings, Decanter’s Regional Editors have picked out 65 wines from across the globe, all scoring between 95 and 100 points. Now, which one to choose first…

Burgundy 2024 • A difficult vintage across the whole region, yet 2024 should not be written off completely. Quantities are well down, but there are still many gems. Happily, our expert tasted more than 1,700 wines to find the best – you’ll need to act quickly to secure your choices, so begin your search with the 60 highlights shown here…

Heitz Cellar • Seven years into its new ownership, decades of commitment to place and a traditional approach at this historic Napa Valley producer continue, reflected in a style and elegance that can be seen and tasted in vintages both old and new

UNDER THE RADAR Dr Edge • A 10-year retrospective tasting of 48 wines from this little-known Tasmanian winery has highlighted the skill of their unconventional, music-obsessed maker

An unorthodox PAIRING • Running and wine may seem unlikely bedfellows, but the combination is proving increasingly popular

Bolgheri latest release • A tricky, drought-stricken 2022 growing season in Tuscany gave birth to a surprising array of exceptional wines. Some of Bolgheri’s leading producers reveal how they managed to rustle up miraculous results, despite the challenges

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

Shrubs take root • Unfamiliar to many, shrubs are making waves in the zero-alcohol category. But what is a shrub and how do you drink one?

Books etc • Our regular reviewer is excited by the first instalment in a new series on Bordeaux’s communes

What to pair with tea • Thanks to its inherent complexities, tea is particularly adept at pairing with food, making it a great alternative to wine

The world’s best wine spas • Beautiful vineyard scenery, top-quality wines on hand and the ultimate in relaxation and pamper-treatment – what could...