Advice
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Wines to try in Malaga – ask Decanter
What are the best wines to try near Malaga...?
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Last updated
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How many glasses of wine will I get from a bottle?
That depends on the size of the bottle and the glasses, but in general, you should work on five-six glasses per 75cl bottle.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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How important is serving temperature – ask Decanter
How much of a difference does it make - and why..?
By Xavier Rousset Last updated
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How many kilograms of grapes does it take to make one bottle of wine?
Approximately 1-1.2kg of grapes.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Six world-famous Merlot wines
But do you know these famous Merlot wines...?
By Jane Anson Last updated
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What is smoke taint in wine?
What does the smoke from a forest fire do to the vines....?
By Chris Mercer Published
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Wine Legend: Jermann Vintage Tunina 1997
What makes this a wine legend...?
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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How to spot a corked wine
Fault in wine caused by a contaminated cork.
By Chris Mercer Published
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What is the VDP? – Ask Decanter
Discover more about how Germany's top growers come together
By Chris Wilson Last updated
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Know your Sherry styles
Learn about all styles of Sherry, from dry Fino to indulgent PX...
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Last updated
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About Austrian Riesling & wines to try
Germany may get the lion's share of praise, but Austria is hot on its heels when it comes to producing world-class Riesling...
By James Button Last updated
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Recioto della Valpolicella vs Amarone: What’s the difference?
They are both made from dried grapes.
By Chris Mercer Published
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Keeping decanters clean – ask Decanter
How do you keep your decanter crystal-clear over time?
By Maximilian Riedel Last updated
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Why is Touriga Nacional a rising star? Ask Decanter
Known for making darkly coloured, rich, tannic and complex wines...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Insider tips for pairing Champagne with food
Champagne isn't just for pre-dinner receptions; we bring you new expert advice and tips from our archives to give you inspiration.
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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What does Assyrtiko taste of? – ask Decanter
By Ellie Douglas Last updated
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Determining a wine’s weight – ask Decanter
A wine's 'weight' is a tricky tasting term that can be hard to define and assess. Expert wine taster, Michael Schuster, gives us an explanation...
By Michael Schuster Last updated