How to decant a vintage port

Port expert Tim Stanley-Clarke demonstrates how to decant a bottle of Graham’s 1980 using a wire hanger and a pop sock.

How to open a very old bottle of wine with red-hot tongs

Luis Hurtado de Amézaga of Marques de Riscal uses red-hot tongs and cold water to open a bottle of 1900 Marques de Riscal, Christie’s London, 18 June 2008.

How to recork a Penfolds Grange 1980

Penfolds chief winemaker Peter Gago recorks two perfect bottles of 1980 Penfolds Grange at the Penfolds Recorking Clinic, Somerset House, London, 1 October 2008.

How to tell the difference between Madeira and Sherry

Ben Campbell-Johnston explains how to tell the difference between Madeira (Sercial) and Sherry (Oloroso).

Written by

Decanter Staff
Decanter Staff
Decanter Team

Content written and compiled by the Decanter Team