Determining a wine’s weight – ask Decanter
A wine's 'weight' is a tricky tasting term that can be hard to define and assess. Expert wine taster, Michael Schuster, gives us an explanation...
Travelling with wine – ask Decanter
Worried about wine breaking when you are travelling? Wine storage expert Daniel Primack gives Decanter some handy tips.
Common wine ‘flaws’ and wine faults – Oxidation and reduction
Like Marmite, we might have to agree to disagree when it comes to our own tolerance for wine faults. Either way, love them or hate them, it’s useful to know more about the ‘flaws’ you may encounter, says Natasha Hughes MW.
How old is too old? Old vines – ask Decanter
Old vines can add layers of complexity to wine, but can they become too old to produce quality fruit? Andrew Caillard MW gives us his answer...
How to store Champagne at home – Ask Decanter
Michael Edwards shares his advice for how to store Champagne at home, including long and short term and which types of bottles are best.
How to tell if a wine is warm or cool climate – ask Decanter
Is it possible to tell whether a wine is warm or cool climate from a blind tasting? Terry Kandylis, Head Sommelier at 67 Pall Mall, gives his answer...
How new UK prime minister Theresa May might treat wine
The incoming prime minister of the UK, Theresa May, has shown a tough attitude to alcohol in the past, but is also a pragmatist by reputation.
International: Whispering Angel rosé gummy bears sold out in two hours
A website selling gummy bears infused with rosé wine has sold out of the sweets within two hours - with hundreds more hopeful consumers joining a waiting list.
What will Brexit mean for fine wine?
Fine wine prices could rise ‘across the board’ as UK votes to leave the European Union today, according to one leading wine merchant.
Gallery: Joy of Terroir 2015 – January to June
Every month Decanter magazine chooses an unusual and exciting terroir to feature in the 'Joy of Terroir' feature. Here is the selection from the first six issues of 2015.