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Wine Legend: Château Cheval Blanc 1947What makes it a wine legend?
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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How to read wine tasting notesDecanter experts help you to cut through the jargon...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Syrah and Shiraz – what is the difference?Nothing! The grape is the same but the wine styles vary…
By Tina Gellie Last updated
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What is ‘blanc de noirs’?White wine made from black grapes...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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How to store Champagne at homeTop tips on how to get the basics right...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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What’s the perfect serving temperature for red wine?Some can be chilled while others will cope with warmer conditions...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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Wine with burgers: Pairing advicePlus wines recently reviewed by our experts...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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What makes a wine vegan? Plus 10 wines to tryWe take a look at what makes a wine suitable for vegans...
By Elie Lloyd Ellis Last updated
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How to pair wines with chickenTime for a chicken and wine love-in...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Champagne and Crémant: What’s the difference?Our overview of these two wine styles...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Tannins – What are they and what do they do?Tasting term used to describe the quality and intensity of tannin in red wines...
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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Should you put wine in the freezer?It might seem like the obvious method – but is it the best?
By Tina Gellie Last updated
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Know your Port styles – The Decanter guideLearn about Port with top bottles to try...
By Richard Mayson Last updated
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Why are there crystals in my wine?Worry not, they are natural and harmless...
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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How to let a wine breathe, and whenDoes it make a difference...?
By James Button Last updated
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How long does wine last after opening?Some pointers on how long your opened bottle will last...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Wines with scallops: What sommeliers recommendThese delicate molluscs match with a surprising variety of wines...
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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What to do if your wine cork breaks or crumblesWhat to do next? And is the wine in good condition?
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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What does ‘frizzante’ mean?And is it any different from spumante?...
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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What is claret wine?Tied to Britain's long-standing love affair with the wines of Bordeaux...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Wine with salmon: Ideas for great pairingsSee top tips and wine recommendations by our experts...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Left and Right Bank Bordeaux: What is the difference?Is it just geography that separates Bordeaux's two famous vineyard regions?
By Georgie Hindle Last updated
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Top five best value Grosses Gewächs to tryGreat value from Germany...
By Caro Maurer MW Published
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Great wines to drink with lamb: Inspiration for a perfect pairingPlus wine reviews by our experts...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Wine with turkey: A food pairing guideBe wary of too much tannin, but acidity is your friend...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Classic pairings: The best wines for your festive roast duck and gooseInspiration for your festive dinner table...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Burgundy 2024: What to expect from a topsy-turvy vintageHigh rainfall and low sunshine make for a very different year...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Sake and food pairing – A beginner’s guideTop sake and food matching tips...
By Sylvia Wu Last updated
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Chablis 2024 vintage report: The must-buy wines from classic but tiny cropDiscover buying tips from our expert...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Lirac & Tavel 2024: The most characterful top-scoring winesSome good value to be had...
By Matt Walls Published
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International Cabernet Franc Day: A myriad of styles in the spotlightAn ancient and versatile variety...
By Elie Lloyd Ellis Published
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From Tibet to Italy: The fascinating stories of the world’s oldest vinesFive examples from around the world...
By Jacopo Mazzeo Last updated