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Southern Rhône 2018 report: The top scorers

Rhône 2018 En Primeur: Full report

Northern Rhône 2018 report: The top scorers

What's the difference between Syrah and Shiraz?

Apart from the spelling? Nothing. They're the same thing.

Best wine advent calendars

How is Sake made – Ask Decanter

Making Japanese rice wine can be a tricky business...

Best Value Chablis 2018 - Top buys

Chablis 2018: Full vintage report plus top scoring wines

A Decanter guide to Chablis Premier Cru

Wine Legend: Dow's Vintage Port 1955

Standing out for its elegance as well as richness...

How common are multi-vintage blends? – Ask Decanter

How common are multi-vintage blends and what is the reason for them?

What is smoke taint in wine?

What does the smoke from a forest fire do to the vines....?

Wine with Christmas turkey - Food pairing

Too much tannin can be bad, but acidity is your friend...

Port vintage guide

See our vintage guide stretching back to 1960...

Tuscany wine on a budget - Ask Decanter

Want a taste of a SuperTuscan without the price tag...?

How to spot a corked wine

Fault in wine caused by a contaminated cork.

Cellaring tips for collectors

Time to get yourself organised and restore order to those wine racks...

What is ramato wine? Ask Decanter

For the wine lover who wants more from their Pinot Grigio.

How solid is collector demand for top California wines?

This question has increasingly concentrated minds following a boom period for California...

Santa Ynez Valley: 'The centrepiece of Santa Barbara wine country'

On the hunt for silky Pinots and focussed Chardonnays...

What are the best wines for spicy food?

Spicy foods need something to contrast them and stand up to the spice.

Collectible California Cabernet

There’s never been a better time to buy these wines for your cellar...

All in good taste: The rise in bitters

Get to grips with the different types of bitters, and how to get the most out of them..

Philipponnat Clos des Goisses new releases reviewed

Simon Field MW takes on the new Clos des Goisses 2010 and Clos des Goisses Rosé 2008, among others.

Wine Legend: Domaine J-P & J-L Jamet, Côte-Rôtie 1990

This superb vintage was 'a major leap forward'...

What is an aromatic white wine grape variety?

Certain grapes can yield wines with more intense aromas...

What is a 'dappled wine'? - Ask Decanter

Have you heard a wine described as 'dappled'?

What wine goes well with pork?

From BBQ pulled pork to roasted belly or bangers and mash, what to serve...

What is the VDP? - Ask Decanter

Discover more about how Germany's top growers come together

How to pair wine with sushi

Sushi comes in myriad styles, so choose your wine pairing carefully