Advice
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Fino vs Manzanilla sherry: What’s the difference?It's difficult to tell the difference in a blind tasting...
By Natasha Hughes MW Last updated
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Gewurztraminer: What is it and how it tastesGet to know this distinctive yet underrated variety..
By Thierry Meyer Published
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What does ‘Brut’ mean on a Champagne label? – ask DecanterWhat does 'Brut' say about the style of the Champagne inside the bottle?
By Chris Wilson Last updated
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Should you put ice cubes in wine?What to do if your wine isn’t chilled enough...
By Ellie Douglas Last updated
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Is wine gluten free? – ask DecanterMostly good news for coeliac sufferers who like wine...
By Andrzej Binkiewicz Last updated
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Why aren’t sulphite levels on wine labels – Ask DecanterWhy don't we see them on wine labels?
By Nigel Greening Last updated
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Note to self: write your own tasting notesYou 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...
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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In the restaurant: How to complain about your wine — and get the right resultRead our sommelier’s guide to making a complaint…
By Laura Seal Last updated
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When should you drink wine after decanting it? – Ask DecanterHow quickly should you drink it...?
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Wine colour: What can it tell you? – Ask DecanterHow much information can you extract by just looking at the colour of a wine?
By Sylvia Wu Last updated
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What’s the best wine to drink with risotto? Ask DecanterWhat wine should you serve with your risotto...?
By Ellie Douglas Last updated
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What is the best humidity for storing wine? Ask DecanterLow levels of humidity will, over time, damage your wine...
By Sebastian Riley Smith Published
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Great wines to drink with fried riceSylvia Wu, editor of Decanter China, talks you through some of her personal favourite dishes and suggests wines to match.
By Sylvia Wu Last updated
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Which styles are best in a white wine sauce? – ask DecanterWhich wine is best to use?..
By Ellie Douglas Last updated
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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...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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What does ‘in bond’ mean? – ask DecanterSeen wine prices listed as 'in bond'?
By Ellie Douglas Published
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How to taste young wine: Steven Spurrier’s guide – from the archiveWe look back at the late Steven Spurrier's wisdom on tasting wines en primeur...
By Steven Spurrier Last updated
