Wine tasting order: Is there a right way to do it? - Ask Decanter
Opinions differ on the best order in which to taste different styles of wines, but there are a few golden rules, as Andy Howard MW explains.
What are tannins? - Ask Decanter
What are tasters referring to when they assess tannins? And why are they important?
What does it mean when a wine ‘tastes green’? - Ask Decanter
Heard wine tasters referring to a wine ‘tasting green’ or ‘green flavours'? We ask the experts.
Tasting notes decoded: Bergamot, Prune, Geranium and Balsamic
Get to grips with the some of the more obscure tasting notes used by wine experts, with graphics from the Decanter design team...
Ageing of half-bottles - Ask Decanter
How does the ageing of half bottles differ from full sized...?
When should you drink wine after decanting it? - Ask Decanter
How quickly should you drink wines after decanting them...?
Open-top fermentation - Ask Decanter
What is open-top fermentation? And what are the benefits?
How much of a fortified wine is spirit - Ask Decanter
What is the spirit level of the finished product...?
Tasting notes decoded: Salt, Kirsch, Bramble and Oyster Shell
Get to grips with the some of the more obscure tasting notes used by wine experts, with graphics from the Decanter design team...
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What is 'vitis vinifera' and why is it special?