Bordeaux 2015 vintage: How it compares to others
Debate will no doubt continue to rage over just how good the Bordeaux 2015 vintage is after a week of wall to wall tasting. Decanter's content editor John Stimpfig's early view is that 2015 is unquestionably great in parts and therefore far from homogenous.
Guide to matching wine with chocolate
Whether you're expecting an Easter chocolate windfall, or you just fancy pairing two of your favourite things in life, Fiona Beckett is here to help.
Can music make wine taste better?
A study has shown that people can get 15% more pleasure out of their wines by simultaneously drinking and listening to the right kind of music. What do you think? Have you had any good experiences with particular combinations of music and wine?
Here’s what is causing your wine headache – ask Decanter
Are you feeling a bit sore behind the eyes after a good time last night? David Bird MW explains what is probably causing that wine headache, otherwise known as a hangover.
Ask Decanter: Hints of vanilla means American oak?
Is this true that vanilla notes in a wine are a sign it has been aged in American oak? Sarah Jane Evans gives her view to Decanter...
Farewell to Champagne flutes in 2016?
Should 2016 mark the death of the Champagne flute? Sommeliers and wine experts are forsaking the flute in favour of glasses that better show off their fizz. Anne Krebiehl MW explains why you should invest in your glassware this year...
Can wine get too cold? – Ask Decanter
Can wine get so cold that it actually damages the wine? Tony Aspler answers that question for Decanter.
The 10 rules of food and wine pairing by Karen MacNeil
Wine writer Karen MacNeil has laid out her guide to food and wine pairing in 10 easy principles to help you navigate what can often seem like a maze full of false avenues. This copy is an excerpt from her new book, The Wine Bible.
What wine is in the Oscars gift bag
Greenhill Winery’s Blanc de Blancs and a complimentary tasting at the Virginia winery is included in this year's $200k Oscars ‘Everyone Wins’ gift bag.
How to read tasting notes (light red wines)
What do wine tasters mean by "food wines" ? What does it suggest if a wine is "brick red"?