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.
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Decanter ‘how to’ guides and videos on how to store wine, how to serve wine, decanting wine and more
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How to buy a vineyard
A vineyard of one’s own is every wine lover’s fantasy, but what would it take to actually make it happen?
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How to read wine tasting notes - Ask Decanter
Decanter experts help you to cut through the jargon
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What does 'in bond' mean? - ask Decanter
Seen wine prices listed as 'in bond'?
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Wine tasting: an expert guide
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How to store Champagne at home
Top tips on how to get the basics right...
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The future of wine cellaring
Technology is putting a different spin on wine cellaring...
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Cheese and wine matching: the ultimate guide
How to find the perfect pairing...
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From the archive: When should you decant wine? An expert taste test
An in-depth report from our archive...
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Why are vibrations harmful to wine? - Ask Decanter
No such thing as good vibrations for wine, says our expert...
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How to taste gin like a professional
Tips from the experts...
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Wine cocktails to try and how to make them
Wine cocktails are continuing to grow in popularity...
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Protecting wine labels - ask Decanter
What is the best way to preserve them?
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How to sabre Champagne - and become a 'grand commandeur'
Learn about the art of Champagne sabring...
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Does heat affect drinking windows? - ask Decanter
Does heat affect drinking windows?
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High alcohol wines - ask Decanter
Do higher alcohol levels in wines impact on cellaring potential and drinking windows?
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Can music make wine taste better?
Researchers believe that the right tune can improve your enjoyment of wine. Do you think they're right?
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The 10 rules of food and wine pairing by Karen MacNeil
10 easy principles to get it right...
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UK Wine Stockists
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How to choose where to store wine
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How to look after your palate
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How to hold your own wine tasting
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How to write wine tasting notes
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How to understand wine
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Australian surgeon sues over ruined fine wine cellar
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Wine Storage USA
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Wine Storage UK
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Video: How to store wine at home
Storing wine correctly is essential in order to allow wines to age well.
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French drop tradition for private wine storage, says cellar owner
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Ageing gracefully: Laying down Champagne
Michael Edwards looks at the Champagne styles best for ageing...
