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Know your Sherry styles

Learn about all styles of Sherry, from dry Fino to indulgent PX...

How to buy wine online – ask Decanter

The expert advice...

Tasting notes decoded: Wood smoke in your wine?

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

What wine to have with steak? Ask Decanter

Yes, some Malbecs work, but not all - and what are the other options?...

What is the difference between black and white pepper? Ask Decanter

What makes them different...?

What is green harvesting? Ask Decanter

And why is it important?...

How to prepare your palate for wine tasting - ask Decanter

How to get the most from your tasting...

What is carbonic maceration? Ask Decanter

What kind of flavours does it produce in a wine?

What does it mean when a wine tastes 'soupy' - ask Decanter

It's generally not a compliment...

What is white Port? – ask Decanter

White Port and tonic anyone?...

Could there be new fine wine grape varieties? Ask Decanter

Are there any future stars on the horizon?...

Does TCA develop after bottling? Ask Decanter

When does it occur...?

Wine tasting order: Is there a right way to do it? - Ask Decanter

Does the order matter?

What is Chianti Rufina? Ask Decanter

A brief introduction...

Why are vibrations harmful to wine? - Ask Decanter

No such thing as good vibrations for wine, says our expert...

What does Assyrtiko taste of? – ask Decanter

Spanish wine and tapas pairing guide

Love Spanish wine and tapas? Make sure you’re pairing them correctly…

What does it mean when a wine ‘tastes green’? - ask Decanter

What does it mean?...

Open-top fermentation - ask Decanter?

What are the benefits...?

Ageing of half-bottles - ask Decanter

How does the ageing of half bottles differ from full sized...?

When should you drink wine after decanting it? - Ask Decanter

How quickly should you drink it...?

What are tannins? - ask Decanter

What are tasters referring to when the assess tannins? And why are they important?

How much of a fortified wine is spirit - ask Decanter

How much of it is in the final product...?

Does a 'field blend' affect taste? - ask Decanter

How does it impact the wine...?

What is 'cellar palate'- ask Decanter

What does it mean?

What does 'in bond' mean? - ask Decanter

Seen wine prices listed as 'in bond'?

What is Fumé Blanc? - ask Decanter

Where does the name come from?

How far should you put your nose into the glass? - ask Decanter

Perfect your technique...

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

We've all been there...

How can a dry wine taste sweet? Ask Decanter

Is your wine tricking you?...