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What is Chianti Rufina? Ask Decanter
A brief introduction...
By Ellie Douglas Last updated
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Is the Mission variety resistant to phylloxera? – ask Decanter
Which varieties are resistant to phylloxera?
By Decanter Staff Published
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Why are vibrations harmful to wine? – Ask Decanter
No such thing as good vibrations for wine, says our expert...
By Andy Howard MW Published
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Open-top fermentation – ask Decanter?
What are the benefits...?
By Alistair Cooper MW Published
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Ageing of half-bottles – ask Decanter
How does the ageing of half bottles differ from full sized...?
By Stephen Brook Published
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Is it worth buying Bordeaux third wines? – ask Decanter
How good are they?...
By Jane Anson Last updated
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What is ‘cellar palate’- ask Decanter
What does it mean?
By Matt Walls Last updated
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The timing of Bordeaux en primeur – ask Decanter
Why does it take place in the Spring...?
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How far should you put your nose into the glass? – ask Decanter
Perfect your technique...
By Sylvia Wu Published
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How can a dry wine taste sweet? Ask Decanter
Is your wine tricking you?...
By Sylvia Wu Published
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Jampal: Portugal’s near-extinct grape – ask Decanter
How the grape survived...
By Ellie Douglas Last updated
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Is snow good for vines? – ask Decanter
What happens to the vine...?
By Ellie Douglas Last updated
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Travelling with wine – ask Decanter
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Freezing vines: What is the damage? – ask Decanter
What happens in extreme cold..?
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What does Napa Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
What it tastes of...
By Ellie Douglas Published
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How to hold a wine glass – ask Decanter
Why does it matter...?
By Ellie Douglas Published
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What is the Hospices de Beaune? – ask Decanter
The story of Hospices de Beaune...
By Peter Richards MW Published
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Wine tasting etiquette – ask Decanter
What are the do's and don'ts...?
By John Stimpfig Published
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Wine fridge sizes – ask Decanter
What if the bottle shape doesn't fit...?
By Decanter Staff Published
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The excitement surrounding German Pinot Noir – ask Decanter
Anne Krebiehl MW on the rise of German Pinot Noir
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Could I join this society for wine grape lovers? – ask Decanter
How many varieties have you tried..?
By Decanter Staff Published
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Master of wine vs Master sommelier: What’s the difference? – ask Decanter
We ask Gerard Basset MW MS OBE, who holds both...
By Matt Stamp Published
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Does wine taste different on an airplane? – ask Decanter
What does flying do to the taste of wine?
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Champagne fizz fading – ask Decanter
My Champagne never seems to have much fizz...
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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What happens during véraison?
What does it mean for the grapes...?
By Ellie Douglas Last updated
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Preparing for a wine course – ask Decanter
How is best to prepare...?
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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How many wines can a professional taster taste in a day? – ask Decanter
What is the limit...?
By Christelle Guibert Last updated
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What is the tannin scale? – Ask Decanter
Heard wine experts referring to the tannin scale...?
By Ellie Douglas Published
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What does Brexit mean for supermarket wine? – ask Decanter
What does Brexit mean for everyday supermarket wine prices?
By Ellie Douglas Last updated
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Does soil contribute to the flavour of a wine? – ask Decanter
Does it make a difference...?
By Decanter Staff Published
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Are there any benefits to stemless glasses? – ask Decanter
Xavier Rousset MS gives his view. Do you agree?...
By Decanter Staff Published
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What is whole bunch fermentation? Ask Decanter
What does it mean for the wine...?
By Simon Woolf Last updated