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Festive tasting notes decoded: Brussels sprout in your wine?

Don't get caught out at tastings, know your notes...

What's the difference between Syrah and Shiraz?

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

What is smoke taint in wine?

What does the smoke from a forest fire do to the vines....?

How to spot a corked wine

Fault in wine caused by a contaminated cork.

What is ramato wine? Ask Decanter

For the wine lover who wants more from their Pinot Grigio.

What are the best wines for spicy food?

Spicy foods need something to contrast them and stand up to the spice.

What is an aromatic white wine grape variety?

Certain grapes can yield wines with more intense aromas...

What is the VDP? - Ask Decanter

Discover more about how Germany's top growers come together

Recioto della Valpolicella vs Amarone: What's the difference?

They are both made from dried grapes.

Wines with scallops: What sommeliers drink

These delicate molluscs match with a surprising variety of wines...

How to pair wine with burgers

Ditch the IPA and reach for the Côte Rôtie...

What is a noble grape? Ask Decanter

Is there an official list of the 'noble grapes'...?

Ideas for using up rosé - Ask Decanter

Ideas for bottles of rosé that may be past their best drinking days...

How to cool wine in a hurry - ask Decanter

What's the quickest way to cool a bottle of wine?

How long can you keep wine in the fridge? - Ask Decanter

How long your bottle of wine will last if it's in the kitchen fridge...

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

Is pale rosé wine better quality? - ask Decanter

Always pick the lightest...?

Best summer red wines to drink chilled

It's perfectly acceptable, and even enjoyable...

Insider tips for pairing Champagne with food

How do winemakers combat heatwaves? - ask Decanter

Here's how wineries cope with extreme heat...

Which wines go well with lobster? Ask Decanter

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

St-Emilion classification: Do vineyards matter? - Ask Decanter  

How does the ranking translate to bottle labels...?

What is fining in wine? Ask Decanter

The process of clarifying and stabilizing a wine.

Pairing wine with salmon: What to choose

We get the expert advice...

What is Cannonau? Ask Decanter

The Sardinian name for a widely planted red wine grape variety...

How do red wine tannins affect taste? Ask Decanter

How to pair wine with pizza

A few pointers on styles to look for...

How does diurnal range affect wine? Ask Decanter

And why does it matter...?

What's the best wine to drink with risotto? Ask Decanter

What wine should you serve with your risotto...?

Do rootstocks affect the flavour of wine? Ask Decanter

Why rootstocks are the 'footwear of wine'...