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Cheese and wine matching: the ultimate guide

How to find the perfect pairing...

From the archive: When should you decant wine? An expert taste test

An in-depth report from our archive...

Why are vibrations harmful to wine? - Ask Decanter

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

What does 'in bond' mean? - ask Decanter

Seen wine prices listed as 'in bond'?

How to taste gin like a professional

Tips from the experts...

Wine cocktails to try and how to make them

Wine cocktails are continuing to grow in popularity...

Protecting wine labels - ask Decanter

What is the best way to preserve them?

How to sabre Champagne - and become a 'grand commandeur'

Learn about the art of Champagne sabring...

Does heat affect drinking windows? - ask Decanter

Does heat affect drinking windows?

High alcohol wines - ask Decanter

Do higher alcohol levels in wines impact on cellaring potential and drinking windows?

How to read wine tasting notes

Decanter experts help you to cut through the jargon

Can music make wine taste better?

Researchers believe that the right tune can improve your enjoyment of wine. Do you think they're right?

The 10 rules of food and wine pairing by Karen MacNeil

10 easy principles to get it right...

UK Wine Stockists

How to choose where to store wine

How to look after your palate

How to hold your own wine tasting

How to write wine tasting notes

How to understand wine

Australian surgeon sues over ruined fine wine cellar

Wine Storage USA

Wine Storage UK

Video: How to store wine at home

Storing wine correctly is essential in order to allow wines to age well.

French drop tradition for private wine storage, says cellar owner

How to store Champagne at home

Michael Edwards shares his advice for how to store Champagne at home...

Ageing gracefully: Laying down Champagne

Michael Edwards looks at the Champagne styles best for ageing...

Create the perfect Spanish cellar

Sarah Jane Evans MW and Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW explain how to build the perfect Spanish cellar.

Jefford on Monday: Palate fitness

How fit is your palate? And how do you maintain and train it? At least half of the readers of this column, I’d guess, work with wine in one way or another; our palates are therefore an irreplaceable professional tool.

Wine Advice: Drinking windows

Not sure when to open that bottle you've been saving? When's best to drink your Port or Champagne? How does heat affect wine aging? See the queries from readers below and our industry experts' advice

How to buy a vineyard

Want to make your own wine? The key is in the planning, says Monty Waldin, who shares his insight from several winemaking ventures. Plus, we profile three couples who are now living the dream in South Africa, England and France.