Decanter China staff's articles
Frappato (red)
It was when I tasted the aromatic, finely structured but refreshing Frappato produced by Azienda Agricola Cos that I first fell for Frappato's charms.
The world of Chinese sommeliers: GUO Ying
Read about how GUO Ying get into the business, and what is it like to work as a sommelier in China.
Oak aging and oak flavours
Oak, especially new oak, can add intense flavours (coconut, vanilla, clove spice) and tannins to a wine, which if used unskilfully, could undesirably mask the fruit.
Pinot Noir (Red)
Pinot Noir is a thin-skinned red grape, capable of producing light-coloured red wines that often feature attractive red fruit flavours, soft tannins and a hint of sweetness.
What is Rosé?
Rosé is, quite simply, a wine that only has a splash of red colour, and appears to be pink.
Cassis & Bandol, Provence, France
Stunning coastline, great wines, superb gastronomy, protected national parks... the people of Provence know how to live la belle vie.
Wine quiz week 1 - test your knowledge
What level is your wine knowledge? Try and see if you could pass our WSET Level 2 quiz.
Why Rosés are of different colours?
The colour of Rosé can range from pale orange to vibrant pink, depending on the method used to make them.
Zinfandel (Red)
Responsible for the blush wine craze of the late 1980s, Zinfandel is a near-native grape of California, where at its best, it produces powerfully-constructed, brambly, spicy reds for the most part best drunk young or relatively young.
Petite Arvine (white)
Arguably the finest white variety from the Valais region of Switzerland, first mentioned in 1602.