Advice
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Storing Madeira – Ask DecanterShould you store Madeira on its side?
By Richard Mayson Published
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Tokaji sweetness: What is Aszú and why is it special? – Ask DecanterWhat does Aszú mean, and is there any aging requirements for Tokaji sweet wines?
By Caroline Gilby MW Last updated
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Labelling Australian Prosecco – Ask DecanterHow can Australian producers label their wines ‘Prosecco’?
By Tina Gellie Last updated
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What is white Port? – ask DecanterWhite Port and tonic anyone?...
By Julie Sheppard Published
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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