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How to match Barbera wines with food
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Foods to pair with Barbera wines...
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Tax on wine: How much do you pay in the UK? – Ask Decanter
Spending a bit more could make sense, but changes are coming...
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What are herbicides in vineyards? – Ask Decanter
Why they're used and how some also divide opinion...
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What is Satèn wine? – ask Decanter
Find out more about this sparkling wine...
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What does ‘vintage’ mean? – Ask Decanter
Although it can cause confusion, the meaning of the term 'vintage' is actually very simple. A wine's vintage simply tells you which year the grapes were picked.
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Storing Madeira – Ask Decanter
Should you store Madeira on its side?
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Tokaji sweetness: What is Aszú and why is it special? – Ask Decanter
What does Aszú mean, and is there any aging requirements for Tokaji sweet wines?
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Labelling Australian Prosecco – Ask Decanter
How can Australian producers label their wines ‘Prosecco’?
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What is white Port? – ask Decanter
White Port and tonic anyone?...
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Fino vs Manzanilla sherry: What’s the difference?
It's difficult to tell the difference in a blind tasting...
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Gewurztraminer: What is it and how it tastes
Get to know this distinctive yet underrated variety..
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What does ‘Brut’ mean on a Champagne label? – ask Decanter
What does 'Brut' say about the style of the Champagne inside the bottle?
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Should you put ice cubes in wine?
What to do if your wine isn’t chilled enough...
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Is wine gluten free? – ask Decanter
Mostly good news for coeliac sufferers who like wine...
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Why aren’t sulphite levels on wine labels – Ask Decanter
Why don't we see them on wine labels?
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Note to self: write your own tasting notes
You don't have to be a wine writer to keep a record of wine tasting notes. Paul Keers gives his top tips for how to write tasting notes for yourself...
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In the restaurant: How to complain about your wine — and get the right result
Read our sommelier’s guide to making a complaint…
