Ellie Douglas's articles
Véraison in five Chinese wine regions
What does it mean for the grapes...? Below are a selection of photos from wineries of it in action, from five Chinese wine regions including Ningxia, Xinjiang and Shandong.
Wine cocktails to try
It's not for everyone, but wine has its place in the cocktail culture that has grown up in major cities over the past few years. Here's some recipes from the organisers of upcoming London Cocktail Week and extra tips from 28-50's Clement Robert MS.
The latest summer wine trend: ‘Frosé’ cocktail
‘Frosé’ – a cocktail made of rosé wine, vermouth and ice – is the latest incarnation of the summer rosé trend. Read more about it below and find the recipe from Sally Abé at Great British Chefs.
How can winemakers prevent frost? – ask Decanter
Frost has left vines 'looking like dried tobacco' recently in wine regions across Europe. But how can winemakers help to prevent frost?
Pre-orders begin for second vintage of Queen’s English wine
The 2014 vintage of Queen Elizabeth II's English sparkling wine is already available for pre-order after the 2013 crop of wines sold out quickly before Christmas - but it won't be released until this autumn.
Graphic: 12,000 glasses of Champagne to be served at the Oscars 2017
See our graphic and report on how much food, wine and Champagne will be consumed at this year's Academy Awards.
Watch the 2-min highlight video: Wine lovers meet ‘heroes’ at biggest Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter
China’s wine lovers were treated to an extraordinary day of tasting and the chance to meet their favourite winemakers at the third Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter.
‘Jack Ma effect’ goes on as latest Bordeaux château sells to Chinese investor
Chinese corporation Daohe Wine & Spirits has completed a deal to buy Bordeaux Supérieur estate Domaine de Courteillac as the estate agent involved tells Decanter.com that interest from China-based buyers remains high.
International: Electronic tongue designed to taste wine
Scientists at the University of South Australia have developed an electronic tongue that claims to taste the age of a wine, the type of barrel used and overall quality.
Understanding wine blending: The basics
What are the basics of wine blending and what do winemakers think about when preparing a blend?