Meet the ‘new’ Bordeaux wine grapes - Ask Decanter
Do you know your Marselan from your Petit Manseng? Here is a brief guide to the seven grape varieties awaiting final approval for use in Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellation wines.
Which wines go well with lobster? - Ask Decanter
We ask expert sommeliers in the UK and US for suggestions on what to drink with different styles of this seafood with a rags-to-riches history.
What is fining in wine? - Ask Decanter
Fining can help winemakers remove unwanted elements in a wine that affect appearance and taste, but it isn’t a method for everybody.
What is Cannonau? - Ask Decanter
Sometimes spelt Cannonao, it is the Sardinian name for the widely planted red wine grape variety known in Spain as Garnacha and in France as Grenache.
How do red wine tannins affect taste? - Ask Decanter
New research explores how red wine tannins cause a ‘dry’ sensation in your mouth, and why this effect is different in Cabernet Sauvignon versus Pinot Noir.
How does diurnal range affect wine? - Ask Decanter
What do winemakers mean when they speak about diurnal range in the vineyard, and why does it matter?
Nebbiolo beyond Italy - Ask Decanter
Where can you find Nebbiolo made in countries other than Italy...?
Do rootstocks affect the flavour of wine? - Ask Decanter
They're used to protect vines from disease, but do rootstocks also make a difference to how wine tastes?
Permitted Champagne grapes - Ask Decanter
What are some of the lesser known grapes permitted in Champagne production...?
What is stuck fermentation? - Ask Decanter
What does ‘stuck fermentation’ mean? And what causes it?