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Discover perfect wine pairings for pork: A guide to flavour harmony

From a hearty roast to bangers and mash...

Wine investment: Signs of revival in the Champagne market?

Scotch and old claret also hit the auction scene...

Raise a glass to Spain’s flagship grape this International Tempranillo Day

Be temped by Tempranillo this November...

What do you know about Willamette Valley? A Pinot Noir lover's quiz

Test your knowledge...

The marvellous world of orange wines: Everything you wanted to know explained by an expert

The only guide you need...

Merlot wine quiz: Test your knowledge of this famous grape variety

How well do you know this 'noble' variety?

International Merlot Day: Why Merlot still dominates despite its Sideways reputation

Meh-lot or more-lot..?

Italian food and wine pairings: Insiders share their favourites

From classics to more surprising combinations...

Celebrating the changing fortune of the former ‘ugly sister’ grape this International Carignan Day

A grape of many names...

5 expert tips on how to buy wine like a pro

Master the art of finding wines you like...

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Decanter's regular reviewer on Assouline’s latest Wine & Travel release...

Wine with turkey: A food pairing guide

Be wary of too much tannin, but acidity is your friend...

Our expert reveals the best hacks to buying wine online

Give buying wine online a try...

Mastering the restaurant wine list

Tips for your next meal out...

Editors’ Picks – October 2025

See what our team has been trying recently...

Sancerre vs Pouilly-Fumé: Decoding the delicate differences in Sauvignon Blanc

Two appellations, both alike in dignity…

Tips on how to navigate your local independent wine merchant

It's easier than you think, and it supports local businesses...

Smell: How our most overlooked sense can ground us

Exploring the rhythms of seasons and scent...

Taylor Swift and Riesling? Six sensory wine and music playlists to explore

Music to complement different wine styles...

Wine investment: Tough trading for California's blue-chip labels

It's an uphill battle in some quarters...

‘Putting the Pinot into Pinotage’ this International Pinotage Day

South Africa's 'marmite' grape...