Decanter China staff's articles

The world of Chinese sommeliers: Tansy Zhao
Hear Tansy's view on the most popular regions and producers in the market, and how should wine lovers approach food and drinks pairing.

How to buy en primeur
For many consumers, the en primeur system in Bordeaux, and the roles of merchants, négociants and the chateaux can be a bit confusing. Here's a quick Q&A explaining what it is and how it works.

Decanter launches official WeChat account for Chinese readers
Decanter launches today (10 November) its official account on WeChat, one of China’s most popular social media platforms, targeting the mobile-savvy, younger generation of Chinese wine lovers.

Understanding wine aromas – ask Decanter
What is the difference between primary and secondary aromas?

Where to find the best Californian Pinot Noir
A lion’s share of the best Californian Pinots come from these eight AVAs, says Karen MacNeil...

Wine shipping costs – ask Decanter
Is it more expensive to ship wine from further away?

Restaurants to visit in Sonoma County
From Neoplitan-style pizzerias and Japanese ramen pop-ups, to quintessentially Californian eateries - sommelier Courtney Humiston recommends the best restaurants to visit in Sonoma County.

Restaurants to visit in Napa
The culinary scene in Napa Valley is becoming increasingly diverse. Sommelier Courtney Humiston gives her recommendations, including a Japanese izakaya, winemakers' hangouts and local Italian classics.

California Chardonnay for Burgundy lovers
The evolution of Chardonnay in California continues, as cool sites, cool vintages and changes in winemaking styles produce more bottles that will appeal to Burgundy lovers, says Elin McCoy...

High quality Chinese wines to feature at Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter
More than 30 high quality Chinese wines from major wine regions will be showcasing at the Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter this November, including award-winning wines from this year’s Decanter Asia Wine Awards.