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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...?
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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
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Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2024: The very best wines from a standout yearGigondas rules the roost this year...
By Matt Walls Published
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Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2024: The best of the vintage’s ‘precise and drinkable’ winesA safe bet for enjoyment and drinkability...
By Matt Walls Published
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2024: Best picks from a fresh and vibrant bunchA tale of contrasts...
By Matt Walls Published
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Hybrids in Canada: Adapting to a warming worldA cross-over success...
By Janet Dorozynski Last updated
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St-Joseph 2024: The best wines brimming with peppery spiceAn early-drinking vintage with fragrance and delicacy...
By Matt Walls Published
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Crozes-Hermitage 2024: Our expert’s picks in a year where selection is keyTough times for this appellation, with a few glimmers of hope...
By Matt Walls Published
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Guess the vintage: Bordeaux fine wine history quizCan you decode the year?...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Merlot wine quiz: Test your knowledge of this famous grape varietyHow well do you know this 'noble' variety?
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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UK Wine StockistsBy Decanter Staff Last updated
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Wine prices: Which is Europe’s most expensive country?Recent ranking puts UK in the top 10...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Hermitage 2024: Elegant reds but a vintage where white wines reign supremeLook out for the whites...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Our expert reveals the best hacks to buying wine onlineGive buying wine online a try...
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