Sir Winston Churchill drank so much Pol Roger Champagne that there is a cuvee named in his honour. Here are some of the wartime leader's top quotes on wine, as the UK marks 50 years since his death.
Tasting Note Decoded: Banana, Tea, Honey, Dosage
Get to grips with the some of the more obscure tasting notes used by wine experts, with graphics from the Decanter design team...
Italian police remove Crimean wines from Vinitaly show
The Vinitaly trade show found itself unintentionally and briefly in the eye of a political storm this week after Italian police removed wines from the Crimea region due to be exhibited by Russian companies.
Ceramic decanter – the new vogue for Chinese wine lovers?
Ceramic decanters may be the new must-have for Chinese wine enthusiasts, said a Ningbo-based wine merchant who recently had one made using methods that can be traced back a thousand years.
Tasting Note Decoded: Apricot, Lavender, Silky, Earthy
Get to grips with the some of the more obscure tasting notes used by wine experts, with graphics from the Decanter design team...
Last Supper wine: Researchers piece together clues about popular styles
Wine features in the Bible and has strong symbolism in Christianity today, but what styles might people have enjoyed at the time of Jesus? Decanter.com speaks to the 'Indiana Jones of ancient wine' and also a lead archaeologist in Israel about current research.
Wine flavoured lollipops – sweet treats for wine lovers?
US-based sweet company Lollyphile has launched a range of wine-themed lollipops for adults, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and mimosa flavours to choose from.