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Porto – a wine lover’s guide

An insider's guide to the best restaurants and wine bars...

Single quinta vintage Ports explained

Discover how improvements in winemaking have led to the rise of single quinta vintage Ports...

What makes a wine vegan? Plus 10 wines to try

We take a look at what makes a wine suitable for vegans...

Düsseldorf – a wine lover’s guide

There's much more than meets the wine lover's eye in the German city of Düsseldorf...

Wine with chocolate: Pairing ideas to try at home

Combine two of your favourite things in life...

Barrels explained

Discover how the origin, size, age and toasting level of a barrel can affect a wine's development and character.

How to pair wines with chicken

Time for a chicken and wine love-in...

Left and right bank Bordeaux explained

It's not just geography that distinguishes Bordeaux’s two famous vineyard regions...

What to do if your wine cork breaks or crumbles – Ask Decanter

What to do next? And is the wine in good condition?

Valentine’s food and wine pairings

Make sure you’ve got the perfect wines...

Dumplings and wine pairing - ask Decanter

What to have this Chinese New Year...

What's the difference between Sauternes and Tokaji Aszú? – Ask Decanter

Anniversary wines 2022: The Decanter guide

The best buys for anniversary celebrations this year...

Great wines for a vegetarian Christmas dinner

A guide to wines that will help make the perfect veggie-based celebration...

Decanting wine: when and how to do it

Wondering if that special bottle needs to be decanted? Here's some advice on whether and how to do it.

Serving Thanksgiving wine: Expert tips

Make the most of any bottles you plan to open this Thanksgiving...

International Merlot Day: 10 wines to try

Winter warmers: 10 wines to try on Bonfire night

Wines to keep the chill away...

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

Spending a bit more could make sense, but changes are coming...

What's the difference between Syrah and Shiraz?

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

What are herbicides in vineyards? - Ask Decanter

Why they're used and how some also divide opinion...

Do ‘wine legs’ mean a better wine? - Ask Decanter

What does it say about your wine...?

Collector’s Guide: Bordeaux 2020 En Primeur

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

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

Not all fruit is created equal...

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.

Storing Madeira - Ask Decanter

Should you store Madeira on its side?

How is sweetness of Tokaji measured?

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

What is white Port? – ask Decanter

White Port and tonic anyone?...

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...