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When should I open my NV Champagne? – ask DecanterYes, you can age NV Champagne, but don't hold on for too long...
By Ellie Douglas Published
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Do rootstocks affect the flavour of wine? Ask DecanterWhy rootstocks are the 'footwear of wine'...
By Ellie Douglas Last updated
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Festive tasting notes decoded: Christmas spices in your wine?Don't get caught out at tastings, know your notes...
By Laura Seal Last updated
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How to spot a fake whiskyYour indispensable guide to not getting caught out
By Richard Woodard Published
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What is glycerol? – ask DecanterWhat does this fermentation by-product bring to wine?
By Chris Wilson Published
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Wine Legend: Château Mouton Rothschild 1945Why it makes the Decanter hall of fame...
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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What is a vertical tasting? – ask DecanterA vertical tasting compares the wines of one estate or producer
By Chris Wilson Published
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What does AVA mean in wine?Do you know your Coombsville from your Royal Slope?...
By Chris Mercer Published
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What is malolactic fermentation? – ask DecanterTransformation (not technically a fermentation at all) in which the tart tasting malic acid present in young wine is transformed into the softer lactic acid.
By Chris Wilson Published
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What does maceration mean? – ask DecanterConfused about what it means...?
By Chris Wilson Published
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What are tannins? – ask DecanterWhat are tasters referring to when the assess tannins? And why are they important?
By Ellie Douglas Last updated
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What is ullage in wine and should you worry? – ask DecanterHow important is it when buying wine?...
By Ellie Douglas Published
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What is light strike in wine? Ask DecanterExposing wines to direct sun or some types of artificial light for too long can lead to aromas of rotten cabbage...
By Chris Mercer Published
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How to chill wine quickly – ask DecanterWhat's the quickest way to cool a bottle of wine?
By Ellie Douglas Published
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How do online wine auctions work? Ask DecanterWhat are the basics you need to know if you're thinking of getting involved?
By Chris Mercer Published
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Three Sardinian wine grapes to knowAward-winning winemaker Antonella Corda introduces three grape varieties
By Amy Wislocki Published
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Where can I buy old wine? Ask DecanterHow should you go about finding them?
By Chris Mercer Last updated
