Decanter magazine: December 2018
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Big and beautiful: There are many wines that naturally combine generosity of flavour with depth and poise, argues Andrew Jefford
Bordeaux vintages: 1989 vs 1990: Jane Anson compares these two great and consecutive vintages, tasting wines from six highly rated properties
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10 wines to try before you die: Margaret Rand selects offbeat options from her new book, 101 Wines to Try Before You Die
Interview: Paul Hobbs: One of the world’s busiest and most widely travelled consultant winemakers talks to Peter Richards MW
Vintage report: Port 2016: A low-volume, high-quality year. Richard Mayson sorts the early-drinkers from the long-term keepers
My top 10: Cava: Spanish sparkling wine on a different level, as selected by Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW
Producer profile: Château L’Evangile: Expect the unexpected from this top Pomerol estate. Jane Anson explains why
Regional profile: Ventoux: This under-the-radar Rhône region is bubbling with potential, says Matt Walls
The hazards of winemaking: From annoying to lifethreatening: Matt Walls on the very real dangers that can face a winemaker on the job
Value Champagne panel tasting – 79 wines tasted: Smaller growers showed particularly well, and our panel found plenty of quality and character
Terrasses du Larzac and Minervois La Livinière reds panel tasting – 58 wines tasted: No high-flyers, but an excellent choice of full, spicy reds from the heartlands of Languedoc
Expert’s choice: Chablis 2017: A difficult, frost-hit vintage, but the best wines are ‘classics’. Tim Atkin MW selects 30 top buys
Travel: Quebrada de Humahuaca: Rewards for the intrepid: Sorrel Moseley-Williams in rural Argentina
Travel: My Shanghai: Ian Dai finds the hottest spots to eat and drink
