When to decant white wine - Ask Decanter
Does white wine benefit from being decanted? Decanter consultant editor Steven Spurrier gives his view.
How to spot a corked wine - Ask Decanter
Does your wine smell like wet dog? The signs of cork taint to look out for, and a brief guide to its origins.
Pink Pinot Grigio: Is this the most authentic version? - Ask Decanter
Is it true that the rosé version came first?
What are the best wines for spicy food? - Ask Decanter
Too much alcohol and chilli can set your palate on fire, but there are plenty of wines that match well with all sorts of spicy foods if you know where to look.
Why is Touriga Nacional a rising star? - Ask Decanter
Portugal’s most prized red wine grape, Touriga Nacional, has enjoyed a recent publicity boost and has long been touted by those-in-the-know as a potential rockstar beyond Port.
Bordeaux red blends around the world - Ask Decanter
What do winemakers mean when they use the term 'Bordeaux blend'? Here are some of the finest wines from around the world, made outside Bordeaux, that would be a fitting centrepiece to any dinner party.
What is a noble grape? - Ask Decanter
Is there an official list of the 'noble grapes'...?
Ideas for using up rosé - Ask Decanter
Fiona Beckett shares some ideas for bottles of rosé that may be past their best drinking days...
What is over-extraction? - Ask Decanter
What does it mean when a wine is over-extracted, and how does it happen?
Decanted white wine serving temperature - Ask Decanter
Once you've decanted a white wine, how can you ensure it's the correct serving temperature?