Decanter’s June 2025 issue delves into mindful drinking and features insights from three sommeliers who have either reduced their alcohol consumption or opted out altogether. The magazine also takes a retrospective look at four decades of Cloudy Bay, a prominent name in New Zealand’s wine industry, while a travel piece explores the scenic Lavaux region in Switzerland. Furthermore, a Bordeaux supplement offers an in-depth look at the region’s evolution over the last decade, with a focus on organic viticulture and ten must-visit spots in Bordeaux city.
Amy Wislocki, the magazine’s editor, shares her personal experience with wine, encouraging readers to cultivate a mindful relationship with it. She emphasizes the importance of enjoying quality over quantity in wine consumption, advocating for moderation amid the pleasures wine provides.
Inside the June 2025 Issue
- Bordeaux 2024 en primeur: A preliminary analysis by Georgie Hindle.
- Wine, Moderation & Pleasure: Exploring how to enjoy wine mindfully without compromising pleasure.
- Sober Sommeliers: Interviews with sommeliers who have moderated or ceased their drinking.
- Vintage Report: Michaela Morris covers the exceptional Barolo 2021 vintage and highlights 40 wines to consider.
- Hampshire Wine Region: Sylvia Wu spotlights emerging wines from this English region.
- Chacra Chardonnay: An exploration of the collaboration between Burgundy and Tuscany in Argentina.
- Cloudy Bay at 40: Emma Jenkins discusses the brand’s iconic status over the decades.
- Maya Dalla Valle: A conversation with the director and winemaker about her passions beyond wine.
Key Features
- Spirits Coverage: Updates on the spirits market alongside a focus on character-driven vodkas.
- Food Pairing: Recommendations for no- and low-alcohol beverages in restaurants.
- Wine Travel: A guide to enjoying the Lavaux wine region in Switzerland.
- Buying Guides: Editors provide picks for everyday wines under £30 and premium selections for special occasions.
- Marketwatch: Auction details and Bordeaux pricing analysis.
The Bordeaux supplement further includes profiles of organic winemaking challenges, interviews with winemakers like Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy of Château Mouton Rothschild, and insight into the shift towards new technologies in winemaking.
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