Decanter magazine is a leading wine and wine-lifestyle media brand, offering a comprehensive range of content for wine enthusiasts. It includes a print and digital magazine, fine wine tasting events, a news website, a subscription service called Decanter Premium, and the Decanter World Wine Awards. The magazine is published in about 90 countries and provides industry news, vintage guides, and wine and spirits recommendations. It is the oldest consumer wine publication in the United Kingdom and has a comparable function in the UK as the Wine Spectator has in the United States. Decanter focuses on wines available in the United Kingdom and the United States, catering to both consumers and traders and producers. The magazine's contents include news, topical commentary, travel surveys, interviews, analysis, and market reports. Unlike other magazines that cover many wines from various regions and countries, Decanter offers in-depth reviews of wines from two regions at a time.The February 2026 issue of Decanter magazine is a comprehensive exploration of the world of wine, focusing on the wines of Spain, Oregon, and Sonoma, as well as the unique Koshu varietal from Japan's Yamanashi region. The magazine's editor, Amy Wislocki, shares insights on the Viura grape, also known as Macabeo, and emphasizes its complexity and potential for excellence. The issue includes expert tastings, a vintage preview of Rhône 2024, and a focus on the leading region for Koshu wines in Japan. It also features top picks for every budget, including weekday selections priced under £30 and weekend splurges between £30-£60.
