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White wine grapes: Which are the most popular?
The 10 most widely planted white grape varieties, and some basics to begin exploring...
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What does ‘in bond’ mean? – ask Decanter
Seen wine prices listed as 'in bond'?
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How to taste young wine: Steven Spurrier’s guide – from the archive
We look back at the late Steven Spurrier's wisdom on tasting wines en primeur...
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How many calories are there in wine? Ask Decanter
With advice on how to keep count from Beverley Blanning MW...
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Black and white pepper in tasting notes: What’s the difference?
What makes them different...?
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What is ramato wine? Ask Decanter
For the wine lover who wants more from their Pinot Grigio.
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Has Brexit changed duty-free wine rules? ask Decanter
1 January 2021 still marked the beginning of new duty-free rules for the UK following Brexit.
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What does ‘clean wine’ mean? Ask Decanter
What is this? Is it the same as natural wine?
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When should I open my NV Champagne? – ask Decanter
Yes, you can age NV Champagne, but don't hold on for too long...
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Do rootstocks affect the flavour of wine? Ask Decanter
Why rootstocks are the 'footwear of wine'...
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Festive tasting notes decoded: Christmas spices in your wine?
Don't get caught out at tastings, know your notes...
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How to spot a fake whisky
Your indispensable guide to not getting caught out
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What is glycerol? – ask Decanter
What does this fermentation by-product bring to wine?
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Wine Legend: Château Mouton Rothschild 1945
Why it makes the Decanter hall of fame...
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What is a vertical tasting? – ask Decanter
A vertical tasting compares the wines of one estate or producer
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What does AVA mean in wine?
Do you know your Coombsville from your Royal Slope?...
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What is malolactic fermentation? – ask Decanter
Transformation (not technically a fermentation at all) in which the tart tasting malic acid present in young wine is transformed into the softer lactic acid.
