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What is sur lie ageing, and what does it do to wine? Ask Decanter

Collector’s Guide: Bordeaux 2020 En Primeur

A comprehensive guide to the fine wine market dynamics of Bordeaux 2020 En Primeur

Wine to 5: Ursula Thurner, public relations professional, specialising in wine

Public relations professional, specialising in wine...

Food and wine wisdom

Food and wine pairing just got easier...

What's the Difference Between Crosses, Clones, Mutations & Hybrids? - Ask Decanter

Not all fruit is created equal...

A perfect pairing: The G&G burger

What does 'vintage' mean? - Ask Decanter

Although it can cause confusion, the meaning of the term 'vintage' is actually very simple. A wine's vintage simply tells you which year the grapes were picked.

Bolgheri 2018 vintage report: Graceful wines suitable for the long haul

Decisive variability in the 2018 vintage between high-end and emerging producers...

Fine wines from Italy and California surge according to Liv-ex Classification 2021

New Liv-ex Classification suggests a broadening market...

Wine barrel sizes explained - Ask Decanter

There are a few different barrel sizes, each with slightly different capacities and named after the regions they originated from...

Storing Madeira - Ask Decanter

Should you store Madeira on its side?

A perfect pairing: Tomates Provençales

Easy-to-prepare and delicious...

What's the difference between Muscat, Moscatel and Moscato? - Ask Decanter

En Primeur virtual wine tastings: How the US went digital

Elin McCoy - like many others - got to grips with virtual tastings during the pandemic...

Bordeaux 2005 retrospective: 36 wines tasted

How the wines from the reputed 'vintage of the century' taste now...

How is sweetness of Tokaji measured?

What does Aszú mean, and is there any aging requirements for Tokaji sweet wines?

Wine to five: Shane Jones, wine and sake educator

Inside a professional’s everyday life,

NFTs and wine: What could they mean for collectors?

What could the rise of NFTs mean for the wine world?...

What is white Port? – ask Decanter

White Port and tonic anyone?...

30 top rosé Champagnes to sip this summer

30 top rosé Champagnes to drink this summer

Fino vs Manzanilla sherry: What's the difference?

It's difficult to tell the difference in a blind tasting...

Wines with lobster: Which styles go well? Ask Decanter

Don't overpower the flavour of the lobster...

Why are there crystals in my wine? - ask Decanter

There's no need to panic...

Best summer red wines to drink chilled

What styles to go for, plus our recommendations...

Sancerre vs Pouilly-Fumé: Tasting the differences - Ask Decanter

What makes these two wines distinct from each other...?

How much does a French vineyard cost?

Land agency Safer has updated its list of vineyard prices...

What is claret wine? Ask Decanter

Tied to Britain's long-standing love affair with the wines of Bordeaux...

Gewurztraminer: What is it and how it tastes

Get to know this distinctive yet underrated variety..

A perfect pairing: Hawksmoor's Tamworth belly ribs

The most popular starter at London steakhouse chain Hawksmoor is a great summer dish to recreate at home.

Investing in Champagne: spotlight on prospects