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Credit: Unsplash / Narain Jashanmal Pinot Noir blends - Ask Decanter
Why don't we see more of them...?
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Matching wine and chocolate can be tricky... Credit: Unsplash / Food Photographer | Jennifer Pallian Guide to pairing wine with chocolate
Combine two of your favourite things in life...
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Harvesting at night at Tzora vineyards, Judean Hills. Credit: Ilan Nachum Why are grapes picked at night? Ask Decanter
We speak to the winemakers...
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Moderate wine drinkers have relatively low risks, says professor Tony Merriman. Credit: Tetra Images, LLC / Alamy Does too much wine cause gout? Ask Decanter
We get expert advice based on a recent study...
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What will you be drinking with your Burns Night supper? Credit: Caroline Anderson / Alamy Burns Night 2019: Wines and whiskies to match with haggis
Embrace haggis and find a great wine to match...
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Why do younger Bordeaux wines appear to have narrower drinking windows? Credit: Nia Assam / Decanter Bordeaux drinking windows - Ask Decanter
Why do young Bordeaux wines appear to have a narrower drinking window...?
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Finding balance and drinkability isn’t as easy compared to 2016 in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Credit: Matt Walls / Decanter Southern Rhône 2017 report: 'Structured and ageworthy wines'
Châteauneuf-du-Pape and much more...
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Vines in Crozes-Hermitage. Credit: Matt Walls / Decanter Northern Rhône 2017 report: 'A vintage for the cellar'
From all the key appellations...
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Wine cellar temperature fluctuation - Ask Decanter
Worried about the temperature variations in your cellar?
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How do you know if a wine is vegan? Credit: Scott Warman / Unsplash What makes a wine vegan? Ask Decanter
What means that a wine is – or isn’t – suitable for vegans?
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Investment uncertainty - Ask Decanter
How can you tell whether or not to trust a wine investment company...?
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Bacchus grapes at Chapel Down winery Credit: Stuart Black / Alamy Stock Photo Bacchus: grape or god? - Ask Decanter
There are references to Bacchus before the grape was developed...
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Rotundone: the science behind 'pepper' in wine
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See which red wines for Christmas our experts recommend. Credit: Q&Q images / Alamy Christmas Wine Quiz – test your knowledge
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Credit: Tim Hill / Alamy Wines to drink with Christmas ham
What styles to match with this this festive classic...
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Red and White 'Red & White: An unquenchable thirst for wine' by Oz Clarke
'A rollicking read together with some great wine knowledge...'
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Joint of beef. Credit: Steve Johnson / Flickr Christmas beef and wine pairing tips
Beef is a great option for Christmas, especially as there are so many different cuts. Decanter leads you through some top wine pairing tips...
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Serving wine at Christmas - dilemmas solved
Get your wines right this Christmas...
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Roast goose is making a comeback on the Christmas dinner table. Credit: Bon Appetit / Alamy Wines to pair with duck and goose for Christmas
Rich, fatty meats such as duck and goose demand more from a wine...
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How to get your cheese board right. Credit: Erik Dungan/ Unsplash How to build the perfect cheese board
We get the expert advice...
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So much cheese, so little time... Credit: Tatiana Bralnina / Alamy Cheese and wine matching: the ultimate guide
How to find the perfect pairing...
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Credit: Mike Prior / Decanter. With thanks to Top Selection Wines & Spirits (www.topselection.co.uk) for the loan of the bottle Wine Legend: Szepsy, Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 1999
What makes this a wine legend...?
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Paul Hobbs Credit: Mitch Tobias The Decanter interview: Paul Hobbs
This busy consultant winemaker has a hand in projects across four continents...
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Ten great restaurants in LA for wine lovers
The wine insider's guide to dining out in La La Land...
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French oak barrels at the Opus One winery in Napa Valley, California. Credit: Rob Crandall / SCPhotos / Alamy California Cabernet for Christmas
Elegant Cabernets for food...
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Will it be the white Burgundy or the Australian Pinot with your Christmas turkey? Credit: Magdalena Bujak / Alamy Wine with Christmas turkey - Food pairing
Too much tannin can be bad, but acidity is your friend...
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Long way from home? Petit Verdot grapes at Corvus Cellars in Washington State's Walla Walla area. Credit: Danita Delimont / Alamy What does Petit Verdot add to a wine? - ask Decanter
'It's the pepper on the steak...'
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Revisiting vintage Port 1994: From the archive
Richard Mayson finds that the 1994s more than live up to their initial potential...
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What can be done in the winery to reduce the tannins? Credit: Decanter Toning down the tannins - Ask Decanter
For an early-drinking style...
