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Keeping decanters clean – ask DecanterHow do you keep your decanter crystal-clear over time?
By Maximilian Riedel Last updated
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Why is Touriga Nacional a rising star? Ask DecanterKnown for making darkly coloured, rich, tannic and complex wines...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Weekend Chile wine tour – ask DecanterBy Decanter Staff Last updated
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Determining a wine’s weight – ask DecanterA wine's 'weight' is a tricky tasting term that can be hard to define and assess. Expert wine taster, Michael Schuster, gives us an explanation...
By Michael Schuster Last updated
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Biodynamic vs organic – ask DecanterBiodynamic or organic wines? What's the difference and is one way better than the other?
By Lance Pigott Last updated
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Best Burgundy alternatives – Ask DecanterWhat are the best Burgundy alternatives?
By Charles Lea Last updated
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Rosé winemaking methods – ask DecanterHow do I know how my rosé is made?
By Marcel Orford Williams Last updated
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Protecting vineyards against hail – ask DecanterHow do winemakers protect vineyards against hail...?
By Christophe Coupez Last updated
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How to tell if a wine is warm or cool climate – ask DecanterIs is possible to tell whether a wine is warm or cool climate from a blind tasting? Terry Kandylis, Head Sommelier at 67 Pall Mall, gives his answer...
By Terry Kandylis Last updated
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What generates the fine mousse in a Champagne? Ask DecanterA sign of a great Champagne...?
By Didier Depond Last updated
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Acidity and wine age – ask DecanterDoes acidity remain constant or can it alter over time? Stephen Skelton MW explains the relationship between acidity and wine age...
By Stephen Skelton MW Last updated
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Can wine really have ‘bottle shock’ after travel? – Ask DecanterIs there any science behind it?...
By Jane Hunt Last updated
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Lees ageing or batonnage: Can you taste the difference? – ask DecanterHow do they compare...?
By Jean Charles Thomas Last updated
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Here’s what is causing your wine headache – ask DecanterYou had a really good time last night but feel rough this morning? What exactly causes headaches when drinking too much alcohol? David Bird MW answers that question for Decanter.
By David Bird Last updated
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What food to pair with Auslese Riesling? – Ask DecanterWhat would work well...?
By Melanie Wagner Last updated
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Champagne corks – ask DecanterWhy do Champagne bottles have mushroom-shaped corks..?
By Dr Paulo Lopes Last updated
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Wine cellar temperature fluctuation – Ask DecanterWorried about the temperature variations in your cellar?
By Sebastian Riley Smith Last updated
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Pink Pinot Grigio: Is this the most authentic version? – ask DecanterIs it true that it came first?...
By David Gleave MW Last updated
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How much wine does a vine produce? – ask DecanterSee if your garden vineyard plan is realistic...
By Simon Woods Last updated
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Is Champagne gluten free? – Ask DecanterBy Norma McGough Last updated
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What’s the difference between ‘brut nature’ and ‘zéro dosage’? – ask DecanterWhat's the difference?
By Tim Hall Last updated
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Does rosé wine age well? – ask DecanterOr should it only be drunk young?
By Richard Bampfield MW Last updated
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What is a noble grape? Ask DecanterIs there an official list of the 'noble grapes'...?
By Julia Harding MW Published
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What gives a wine ‘length’? – Ask DecanterWhere does that after-taste come from?...
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Last updated
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Why people use glass closures for wine – ask DecanterWhat difference does it make...?
By Anne Krebiehl MW Last updated
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Does ‘reserve’ mean better? Ask DecanterDoes 'reserve' mean better?
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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What is Freisa? Ask DecanterA close but little-known relative of Nebbiolo...
By Marisa Finetti Published
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What is Pét Nat? – Ask DecanterWhat is Pét Nat...?
By William Kelley Last updated
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How can I prevent cloudy wine glasses? – ask DecanterSee expert sommelier advice...
By Ronan Sayburn MS Last updated
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Ideas for using up rosé – Ask DecanterIdeas for bottles of rosé that may be past their best drinking days...
By Fiona Beckett Published
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What is over-extraction? Ask DecanterWhat does it mean when a wine is over-extracted?
By Ellie Douglas Published
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Storing screwcapped bottles – ask DecanterIs it more beneficial to store screwcapped bottles lying down or upright? Peter McCombie MW gives Decanter an answer.
By Peter McCombie MW Last updated