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Why would a restaurant serve wine in stemless glasses?

May 5, 2025

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What is the correct pronunciation of Shiraz?

Apr 28, 2025

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How should I tip on bottles of wine I buy to take home at a restaurant tasting?

Apr 21, 2025

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How do winemakers maintain quality and consistency when making large quantities of wine?

Apr 14, 2025

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Are expensive wines better than cheap ones?

Apr 7, 2025

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What affordable sparkling wines are good alternatives to Champagne?

Our favorite value bubbly picks, including Cava, Prosecco, crémant, Franciacorta, Trentodoc and more!

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FAQs

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FAQs

Which wines are "dry"?

What's the deal with sulfites?

I found some old bottles of wine. Are they valuable?

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Serving

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Serving

Is it true that whites should be served chilled, and reds at room temp?

What exactly does aeration do to a wine?

Is there one style of wineglass I can use for reds and whites?

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Storage

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Storage

How long can I store a bottle of wine in my refrigerator?

What temperature does bottled wine freeze at?

Do wine-preserving devices like the Coravin really work?

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Sparkling Wines

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Sparkling Wines

What does "brut" mean in terms of Champagne?

What's the best way to store Champagne?

If a chilled Champagne warms up and then is chilled again, is it ruined?

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Red Wines

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Red Wines

What’s the difference between Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon?

Why are Bordeaux wines called “claret”?

What is a “super Tuscan”?

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White Wines

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White Wines

Which white wines are “dry”?

What's the difference between a Sauvignon Blanc and a Chardonnay?

What’s the difference between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio?

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How to Taste

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How to Taste

What does it mean to describe a wine as “dry,” “sweet” or “semi-dry”?

What's the difference between an oaked and an unoaked wine?

Is there a difference between an expensive wine and a cheap wine that earned the same score?

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Closures

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Closures

Aren’t screwcaps a sign of low-quality wines?

If the cork breaks when I open a bottle, does that mean the wine is bad?

What are synthetic corks made of?

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Wine Flaws

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Wine Flaws

Can drinking old wine make you sick?

Is "brett" the same thing as "cork taint"?

Why is oxidation bad for wine?

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