Advice

How many calories are there in wine? Ask Decanter

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

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

What makes them different...?

Wine tasting: an expert guide

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

How long does wine last after opening? - Ask Decanter

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

Best wine with lamb: Great styles to try

Styles that work and wines to buy...

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

Does it make a difference...?

White wine grapes: Which are the most popular?

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

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

Why spending a bit more could make sense...

Best wine with pizza: Pairing ideas and bottles to seek out

Tips for pairing and great wines to seek out...

Expert advice on cooking with wine

What should you choose and how much should you spend?...

Has Brexit changed duty-free wine rules? ask Decanter

1 January 2021 still marked the beginning of new duty-free rules for the UK following Brexit.

What makes a wine vegan? Plus ten wines to try

What means that a wine is – or isn’t – suitable for vegans?

What does 'clean wine' mean? Ask Decanter

What is this? Is it the same as natural wine?

Great wines for a vegetarian Christmas dinner

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

When should I open my NV Champagne? – ask Decanter

Yes, you can age NV Champagne, but don't hold on for too long...

Great weekend wines - festive edition

A line up of standout bottles to enjoy, delight and impress over the festive season.

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

We've all been there...

Wine serving tips at Thanksgiving

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

Mulled wine recipe - Ask Decanter

How to make your best mulled wine, with some expert advice....

Collector's guide: Napa Valley wine

An introductory guide covering market trends, top names and how to buy the wines...

How to spot a fake whisky

Your indispensable guide to not getting caught out

What is glycerol? - ask Decanter

What does this fermentation by-product bring to wine?

Halloween Wines: 13 Haunting pours to keep the real ghosts out

What does ‘Brut’ mean on a Champagne label? - ask Decanter

What does 'Brut' say about the style of the Champagne inside the bottle?

What is a vertical tasting? - ask Decanter

A vertical tasting compares the wines of one estate or producer

What does AVA mean in wine?

Do you know your Coombsville from your Royal Slope?...

What is malolactic fermentation? - ask Decanter

All you need to know about MLF

What does maceration mean? - ask Decanter

Confused about what it means...?