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.
Tasting Notes Decoded: Pineapple, coconut, honeysuckle, minty
Get to grips with the some of the more obscure tasting notes used by wine experts, with graphics from the Decanter design team...
What is the point of heavy bottles? – Ask Decanter
What is the point of heavy wine bottles? Not larger format, like magnums, but the 750ml bruiser bottle that appears to weigh nearly as much when empty as full and which defies you to pour using a single hand...
Which red wines are best for chilling? – ask Decanter
Summer is the time to enjoy a red wine served at a cooler temperature - but some styles suit it more than others. Follow our eight-point guide for the ones to choose...
Tasting notes decoded: Steely, Mineral, Graphic, Iodine
Get to grips with the some of the more obscure tasting notes used by wine experts, with graphics from the Decanter design team...
How to let a wine a wine breathe, and when – Ask Decanter
Don't fall for the old myth that simply removing the cork will make a difference. We get some expert advice about when you should – and shouldn’t – give wine a chance to breathe…