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Wine with salmon: Ideas for great pairings

See top tips and wine recommendations by our experts...

Should you put wine in the freezer? - Ask Decanter

It might seem like the obvious method – but is it the best?

How long does wine last after opening? - Ask Decanter

Some pointers on how long your opened bottle will last...

What to do if your wine cork breaks or crumbles – Ask Decanter

What to do next? And is the wine in good condition?

Wine with burgers: Pairing advice

Plus wines recently reviewed by our experts...

Champagne and Prosecco: What's the difference?

Not all sparkling wines are created equal…

Wine with chocolate: Easter pairings and top recommendations

Combine two of your favourite things in life...

Best wine with lamb: Great styles to try

Styles that work and wines to buy...

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...

Great wines for a vegetarian Christmas dinner

A guide to wines that will help make the perfect veggie-based celebration...

Sommeliers offer tips on gifting wine the right way

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

Serving Thanksgiving wine: Expert tips

Make the most of any bottles you plan to open this Thanksgiving...

Thanksgiving wine pairings and 15 American wines to try

Pairing principles for Thanksgiving food and wine...

Best Bonfire Night wines

Wines to keep the chill away...

Halloween wines: 13 spooky pours to keep the ghosts out

No need to be afraid...

Best wine with pizza: Pairing advice plus 15 wines to try

Tips for pairing and great wines to seek out...

How to buy wine at a supermarket

Unscrambling the supermarket wine options...

How to buy wine at a specialist retailer

Specialist retailers needn't be daunting when looking for the right bottle...

How to buy wine online

Expert advice on what to consider when buying wine online...

Best summer red wines to drink chilled

What styles to go for, plus our recommendations...

What happens if your wine cooler is unplugged in a heatwave?

Will the wine be damaged?

Best Wine Decanters

It is a mistake to think that only old, mightily expensive wines need to be decanted...

Best wine with steak: What to choose

Mouthwatering suggestions for your next steak night...

Dumplings and wine pairing – ask Decanter

What to have this Chinese New Year...

Porto – a wine lover’s guide

An insider's guide to the best restaurants and wine bars...

Single quinta vintage Ports explained

Discover how improvements in winemaking have led to the rise of single quinta vintage Ports...

What makes a wine vegan? Plus 10 wines to try

We take a look at what makes a wine suitable for vegans...

Düsseldorf – a wine lover’s guide

There's much more than meets the wine lover's eye in the German city of Düsseldorf...

Barrels explained

Discover how the origin, size, age and toasting level of a barrel can affect a wine's development and character.