Our judges arrived with high expectations of this line-up of Syrahs from an excellent vintage. They found a superb selection of wines, many of which are already drinking well

PHOTOGRAPH GABI ORTE 1 Esteban Celemín, Ultimas Huellas, ...

An idiosyncratic growing season has produced a collection of expressive Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs of consistently high quality. Our US Editor, who is based in Oregon himself, tasted some 400 wines in all, and here presents 40 top picks – including Decanter ’s first 100-point wine from the region

Finca Collado in Salinas, Alicante TASTED NON-BLIND 1 ...

FRUITY AND TEXTURED

How are Spanish producers preparing for a future with less water? And how might their actions reshape the identity of some of the country’s flagship regions and vineyards?