How to sabre Champagne – and become a ‘grand commandeur’
An exclusive society known as the order of the golden sabre, or Confrerie du Sabre d’Or, demonstrated its Champagne sabring skills on bottles of Perrier-Jouët at Smith & Wollensky in London...
Greater China sommeliers: the route to international competitions
Why does Mainland China need its own sommelier association? What does it take for sommeliers from Greater China to compete in world-class contests? See the graphs below.
Does wine taste different on an airplane? – ask Decanter
Amid news of team GB sipping Champagne on their British Airways flight home from the Rio Olympics, we ask wine expert Andy Sparrow whether wine tastes any different in the air.
Does ‘reserve’ mean better? Ask Decanter
What does 'reserve' mean on New World wines?
Should you put ice cubes in wine?
Nothing is more refreshing than a cool glass of wine when the weather heats up – but what if your wine isn’t chilled enough? Decanter experts give their view on reaching for the ice, and what alternatives are on offer...
Drinking limits around the world - graphic
How do the new UK alcohol guidelines compare to drinking limits in other countries around the world? It's complicated...
Glossary- Common wine ‘flaws’ and wine faults – a guide
In this week, let's discover another three wine "flaws". How will they affect the flavor. Are they really "flaws"?
Gallery: Joy of Terroir 2015 – July to December
Every month Decanter magazine chooses an unusual and exciting terroir to feature in the 'Joy of Terroir' feature. Here is the second half of 2015 selection.
See below for some of the best vineyard photos published by Decanter magazine in the last six months of 2015 – all from Joy of Terroir 2015.
International: Self-pouring wine machine – on sale for £25,000 at Christie’s
Christie’s auction house has announced it will be featuring a self-pouring wine machine as part of its ‘Out of the Ordinary’ sales collection...
Julien Boulard: How to become a better wine educator
Wine educators are rather privileged in China, making their position fantasised about by many young people entering the industry. Is there a 'secret' in becoming a successful wine educator in China? Hear the Nanning-based wine educator's tips.