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How to read wine tasting notes - Ask Decanter

Decanter experts help you to cut through the jargon...

How to store Champagne at home

Top tips on how to get the basics right...

How to keep sparkling wine fresh after opening

No, a spoon won't work...

Sommeliers share BYOB tips and etiquette

Jillian Dara on how to navigate taking your own bottle to a restaurant...

Sommeliers offer tips on gifting wine the right way

Jillian Dara shares wine party etiquette from a somm's perspective...

Thanksgiving wine pairings and 15 American wines to try

Pairing principles for Thanksgiving food and wine...

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Decanting wine: when and how to do it

Wondering if that special bottle needs to be decanted? Here's some advice on whether and how to do it.

What does 'vintage' mean? - Ask Decanter

Although it can cause confusion, the meaning of the term 'vintage' is actually very simple. A wine's vintage simply tells you which year the grapes were picked.

How to buy a vineyard

A vineyard of one’s own is every wine lover’s fantasy, but what would it take to actually make it happen?

What does 'in bond' mean? - ask Decanter

Seen wine prices listed as 'in bond'?

Wine tasting: an expert guide

The future of wine cellaring

Technology is putting a different spin on wine cellaring...

Cheese and wine matching: the ultimate guide

How to find the perfect pairing...

From the archive: When should you decant wine? An expert taste test

An in-depth report from our archive...

Why are vibrations harmful to wine? - Ask Decanter

No such thing as good vibrations for wine, says our expert...

How to taste gin like a professional

Tips from the experts...

Wine cocktails to try and how to make them

Wine cocktails are continuing to grow in popularity...

Protecting wine labels - ask Decanter

What is the best way to preserve them?

How to sabre Champagne - and become a 'grand commandeur'

Learn about the art of Champagne sabring...

Does heat affect drinking windows? - ask Decanter

Does heat affect drinking windows?

High alcohol wines - ask Decanter

Do higher alcohol levels in wines impact on cellaring potential and drinking windows?

Can music make wine taste better?

Researchers believe that the right tune can improve your enjoyment of wine. Do you think they're right?

The 10 rules of food and wine pairing by Karen MacNeil

10 easy principles to get it right...

UK Wine Stockists

How to choose where to store wine

How to look after your palate

How to hold your own wine tasting

How to write wine tasting notes

How to understand wine