Decanter China staff
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When to decant white wine - Ask Decanter
Does white wine benefit from being decanted? Decanter consultant editor Steven Spurrier gives his view.
Pink Pinot Grigio: Is this the most authentic version? - Ask Decanter
Is it true that the rosé version came first?
What is a noble grape? - Ask Decanter
Is there an official list of the 'noble grapes'...?
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.
Top Opus One wines and producer profile
Created by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Opus One is one of the world's most coveted wines. Below you can see Decanter's expert tasting notes on this Napa Valley powerhouse, including the first ever vintage, 1979.
Permitted Champagne grapes - Ask Decanter
What are some of the lesser known grapes permitted in Champagne production...?
Biodynamics in Champagne - Ask Decanter
Which house first explored biodynamic practices in Champagne?
Pinot Blanc (white)
[Grape Variety] Pinot Blanc is most commonly associated with the full-bodied dry white wines of Alsace
Carignan (red)
The most widely planted grape variety in France, this workhorse red grape abounds as a bush vine in the vineyards of southern France.