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Why are there crystals in my wine?

Worry not, they are natural and harmless...

Tannins - What are they and what do they do?

Tasting term used to describe the quality and intensity of tannin in red wines...

A preview of the Napa 2021 Vintage Report: Only on Decanter Premium

A taste of what's to come on Decanter Premium...

Oregon's Willamette Valley 2022: Chardonnay report and 20 wines to try

Clive Pursehouse takes a look at the Willamette Valley's 2022 Chardonnays...

Wines with scallops: What sommeliers recommend

These delicate molluscs match with a surprising variety of wines...

Perfect Pairing: Sea bream crudo

A summery fish dish...

What's the difference between Muscat, Moscatel and Moscato?

Untangling the wine world's biggest family of grapes...

Champagne and Crémant: What’s the difference?

Our overview of these two wine styles...

Oregon vintage report: Tricky Willamette Valley 2022 sticks the landing

A look at the cool but classy 2022 vintage in Oregon's Willamette Valley...

Vintage report: Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 & Chardonnay 2022

A spotlight on the region's two signature varieties across a brace of vintages...

Sonoma County: 2021 vintage report

A Decanter deep dive into the 2021 vintage across Sonoma...

What are the best wines for spicy food?

Find wines to pair with fiery dishes...

Chinese food and wine pairing ideas

From dim sum to crispy duck, we've got you covered...

Learn: What is monastic wine?

Do monasteries still produce wine?

Finding quality: US grocery and big-box stores

A guide to finding quality wines at large US retailers...

Best wine with steak: What to choose

Perfect pairing suggestions for your next steak night...

Wine to 5: Manuel Moraga, journalist & radio host

Inside a professional’s everyday life...

Syrah and Shiraz - what is the difference?

Nothing! The grape is the same but the wine styles vary…

What is Cirò? A regional profile

A DOC which takes its name from this Calabrian town...

SO2 in wine - does it make it like vinyl or autotune?

Some key natural wine figures in the US give their view...

Wine to 5: Mathieu Chadronnier, Bordeaux négociant

Inside a professional’s everyday life...