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SPECIAL AWARDS
- Decanter Hall of Fame 2021: Penfolds chief winemaker Peter Gago receives Decanter’s top honour, joining a list of 38 standard-setting wine trade alumni.
- Rising Star Award 2021: Consultant and professor Dr Axel Marchal, from the University of Bordeaux’s Institute of Vine & Wine (ISVV), is the first to receive this new award.
- Decanter Retailer Awards 2021: Our 35 of the best – UK wine retailers going that extra mile in what they do.
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- Distilled: Spirits insights and cocktail recipes – plus five superb XO Cognacs.
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GOOD LIVING
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- Editor’s picks: In our new regular section, Decanter staff highlight some of their favourite recent discoveries.
- Panel tasting: IGT Tuscan reds – Quality and balance on display from several vintages, with an impressive six Outstanding and 52 Highly Recommended wines out of 74 tasted.
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- Expert’s Choice: Hungarian reds to discover – Caroline Gilby MW picks 18 reds full of regional character and flavour.
- Weekday wines: 25 top picks under £20, chosen by the Decanter team
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