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Napa Valley Cabernet: 2018 vintage report

The best wines show control, poise and transparency

Vine rootstocks: Getting to the root of the matter

A rootstocks history lesson, looking at this integral and influential part of the grape vine

The Pinot Noir crossword

Can you get them all...?

Riedel: An exclusive look behind the scenes

It’s a name that’s as well known in the world of top-quality wine as any of the grands crus...

Napa tipped for fine wine market growth

There's optimism among analysts and merchants that collector interest in Napa will continue to grow on the international fine wine market.

How to spot a fake whisky

Your indispensable guide to not getting caught out

Wine Legend: Royal Tokaji, Nyulászó Aszu 6 Puttonyos 1993

A vintage that has stood the test of time...

The Canada wine crossword

This week's crossword is all about this wine producing country...

Anson: Taking advantage of Bordeaux's 'off vintages'

Don't dismiss the lighter-framed styles of Bordeaux's so-called 'off vintages', says Jane Anson...

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

The Malbec crossword

Wine with turkey: A food pairing guide

Too much tannin can be bad, but acidity is your friend...

Pairing wine with tricky ingredients

An extract from the new book from 67 Pall Mall, Wine and Food. The Perfect Match.

The New Zealand wine crossword

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

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

Still blancs de noir wines - Ask Decanter

Are still white wines made from red grapes worth a try...?

The future of wine cellaring

Technology is putting a different spin on wine cellaring...

The Sauvignon Blanc crossword

How well do you know this popular grape?

Anson: Bordeaux 2020 harvest - An insider guide

How the Bordeaux 2020 vintage is shaping up...

Italy harvest 2020

Despite everything, 2020 is looking like a successful vintage for many producers...

Exploring en rama Sherry

What exactly is en rama Sherry? Sarah Jane Evans MW explains

Wine Legend: Bruno Giacosa, Asili Barbaresco Riserva 2004

Sangiovese crossword

What is grafting, and why is it important in the vineyard?

Why do most wine growers in the world need to graft their vines, and how do they do it?

What is a sommelier? - ask Decanter

A good sommelier can seriously improve your dining and wine drinking experience...

Chardonnay crossword

All about this versatile grape...

What is a vertical tasting? - ask Decanter

A vertical tasting compares the wines of one estate or producer

Cabernet Sauvignon crossword

Can you get them all....?

First taste: Krug’s 2006 releases

Yohan Castaing tastes the newly launched 2006 vintages of Kurg and Clos du Mesnil...