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Brunello di Montalcino 2016: vintage report and top wines

'Brunello-lovers should absolutely buy up!'

Wine to 5 - The sommelier-turned-wine buyer: Fionnuala Synnott, La Rousse Wines, Dublin

Former journalist and sommelier, now wine buyer at merchant La Rousse in Dublin

How many calories are there in wine? Ask Decanter

With advice on how to keep count from Beverley Blanning MW...

The rise of no- and low-alcohol spirits

The rapid rise of zero-abv spirits has laid the foundation for a whole new category of drinks...

What do Tannat wines taste like?

Why not pour yourself a glass for Tannat day this 14th April?

From the archive: Harvest reports 2003

From regions around the world...

Underwater wine ageing: Why are wineries doing it?  

Would you buy a wine that has been submerged in the sea?...

How can winemakers prevent frost in vineyards? - ask Decanter

Frost can severely damage newly emerging buds...

Black and white pepper in tasting notes: What's the difference?

What makes them different...?

Red Burgundy 2008 - Ask Decanter

A vintage that was 'saved by the bell' - but how is it drinking now...?

Wine tasting: an expert guide

A perfect pairing: 7-hour leg of lamb

A deceptively simple recipe for tender slow cooked lamb in red wine gravy....

What’s the perfect serving temperature for red wine? Ask Decanter

Some can be chilled and but others will cope with warmer conditions...

Collector's Guide: Left Bank Bordeaux

A comprehensive guide to the fine wine market dynamics of Left Bank Bordeaux

A perfect pairing: Mussel soup

Two wine styles to perfectly match this quick and easy mussel soup recipe....

How long does wine last after opening? - Ask Decanter

Some pointers on how long your opened bottle will last...

What does Sancerre wine taste of? Ask Decanter

What is Sancerre wine, and how does it taste?

Southern French reds to lay down - Ask Decanter

Would the Syrah-based wines of Pic St-Loup be the best option?

Decanter’s complete guide to vermouth

The unsung hero of many classic cocktails...

Best wine with lamb: Great styles to try

Styles that work and wines to buy...

What is Rosso di Montalcino? Ask Decanter

100% Sangiovese from Montalcino...

Pinot Grigio vs Pinot Gris: Is there a difference?

Some of the basics when thinking about wine styles...

A history of Bourbon in four cocktails

Bourbon is the star of some of the world’s oldest classic cocktails...

How to let a wine breathe, and when - Ask Decanter

Does it make a difference...?

Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2018 in bottle: the top 50 wines

Matt Walls finds an approachable vintage that’s largely drinkable now with a number of delicious wines he'd be happy to have in the cellar.

Wine Legend: Screaming Eagle, Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

White wine grapes: Which are the most popular?

The 10 most widely planted white grape varieties, and some basics to begin exploring...

First taste: Champagne Bollinger RD 2007

Exclusive: Bollinger RD 2007 tasted pre-release for Decanter Premium

Tax on wine: How much do you pay in the UK? – Ask Decanter

Why spending a bit more could make sense...

Anson: Lafleur 2018 and the battle against climate change

New Bordeaux 2018 tasting notes and an interview with Lafleur's estate manager...