How to taste gin like a professional
A gin boom has seen the number of UK distilleries more than double in the last five years, to 315, with 49 new distillers starting up in 2017, according to customs figures released this week. But how much do you know about tasting gin? Amy Wislocki asked experts for some pointers...
Tasting notes decoded: Marzipan, juniper berries, gooseberries, star anise
Get to grips with the some of the more obscure tasting notes used by wine experts, with graphics from the Decanter design team...
Wine Legend: Château Lafite-Rothschild 1982
A 'headline' Bordeaux vintage....
How common are multi-vintage blends? – Ask Decanter
John Stimpfig explains who is doing it...
Gallery: Joy of Terroir 2017
Every month Decanter magazine chooses an unusual and exciting terroir to feature in the 'Joy of Terroir' feature. Here is the second half of 2017 selection.
What is the difference between ripasso and appassimento? – ask Decanter
Confused by the terms ripasso and appassimento...?
Where Bacchus wine comes from and how it tastes
Here's what you can expect in a wine made from the Bacchus grape, following surprise success at the 2017 Decanter World Wine Awards for an English white wine produced in Norfolk.
Tasting notes decoded: Lychee, medicinal, rose, rubber
Get to grips with the some of the more obscure tasting notes used by wine experts, with graphics from the Decanter design team...
Wine Legend: Egon Müller-Scharzhof TBA 1976
Find out why it makes the Decanter wine hall of fame...
Wine Legend: Henschke, Hill of Grace 1998
Why it makes the Decanter hall of fame...