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What Am I Tasting?

This weighty red shows dark fruit, tobacco and wood notes, with a bright finish ... Play the game!

Jun 26, 2020

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Winery from Bloody Biblical Land Dispute Discovered?

New analysis of an ancient winery in Israel suggests it could have been the ill-fated Naboth’s vineyard where a winegrower and a covetous king had a famous face-off in the Old Testament.

Jun 19, 2020

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Quiz: New Hits and Next Gens of California

Up-and-coming regions, innovative wineries and young thinkers are emerging all over the Golden State. How well do you know what's fresh in California? Take our quiz!

Jun 19, 2020

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Staying Home: Essential Wine Books to Read Now

Our editors pick their favorite memoirs, histories and reference books that helped them get a better understanding of wine over the years.

Apr 10, 2020

Ask Dr. Vinny

Ask Dr. Vinny

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Can I keep a half-full bottle of wine and serve it a few weeks later?

Jul 8, 2020

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In what ways do old and new wines smell and taste differently?

Jul 6, 2020

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Is it possible to “fix” cork-tainted wine with plastic wrap? How does that work?

Jul 3, 2020

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If most vines are grafted onto rootstocks, why do some grapevines thrive in soils where others struggle?

Jul 1, 2020

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What does “buttery” mean when talking about Chardonnay?

Jun 29, 2020

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Know Your Grapes

Know Your Grapes

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Cabernet Sauvignon

The reigning champion of the red wine world has captured the imagination of vintners and wine drinkers across the globe

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Chardonnay

A versatile variety made in many styles from lean to opulent, this white grape is ubiquitous around the world

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Pinot Noir

This Burgundian grape makes elegant, flavorful reds from the most prized vineyard sites in the world

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Sauvignon Blanc

A fair-weather go-to that is refreshing and aromatic, known for its pungent herbal flavors and racy acidity

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Syrah

This red grape shines in its Rhône Valley homeland, but has also gained glory in intriguing New World locales

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How To

How To

Cut off the top part of the capsule before inserting the corkscrew near the center of the cork.

Cut off the top part of the capsule before inserting the corkscrew near the center of the cork.

Top Tips for Opening a Wine Bottle

How to deal with different types of bottles, corks, other closures and corkscrews

Which wines will benefit from decanting? Read on …

Decanting 101

What you need to know to inform your decanting decisions

Sparkling wines should be kept chilled to preserve their freshness.

3 Tips to Achieve the Perfect Serving Temperature

Expert advice on enjoying your bottles at their best

Place your wine racks away from heat and direct sunlight.

7 Wine-Storage Basics You Need to Know

Tips on keeping your fine wines at their best without spending a lot

Choose a wine whose weight matches the weight of the food you're serving.

How to Match Wine with Food

6 simple tips for successful pairings

Wine Savvy

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Our Guide to Buying Wine

How do you find the wine you want? Tips on shopping at wine stores, online retailers, auctions and wineries.

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Video: How to Save Leftover Wine

Didn't finish that bottle? It would be a shame to let it go to waste—and you don't have to!

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Video: How to Open Sparkling Wine

What's the right way to pop a bottle of bubbly? This easy tutorial tells you everything you need to know!

Bordeaux's Cité du Vin celebrates wine around the world.

The ABCs of Bordeaux

France's premier wine region gave the world the classic red blend of Cabernet and Merlot

Artist Carl Laubin was commissioned to produce this painting of Bordeaux's 61 classified growths in 1992.

The 1855 Bordeaux Classification

The ranking system put in place by Napoleon III still influences today's market

Future releases of Château Margaux rest in barrel.

How (and Why) to Buy Wine Futures

What are the pros and cons of paying up front for wine that hasn't been bottled yet?

Hundreds of casks represented hundreds of years' worth of wines at Gonzales Byass' solera.

Sweet Wines 101

The world's finest dessert wines can be otherworldly. No surprise, then, that it takes superhuman effort to make them

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Video: How to Serve Wine Like a Pro

How much wine is appropriate to pour? How can you avoid drips? Watch this 2-minute tutorial for tips and tricks

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Video: How to Decant

What even is decanting? Why do we do it? Which wines should be decanted, and for how long? We have answers

Veraison, when grapes start to change color and soften, marks the beginning of harvest season.

Harvest 101: The Basics of Crush Season

Learn what goes on in the vineyard and winery during each stage of the annual harvest for wine grapes

Come up with a game plan for what you want to taste and learn, but also leave time for unexpected discoveries.

10 Tips for Attending a Wine Tasting

How to make the most of any walk-around event where you can sample dozens (or hundreds!) of wines

Covenant and Herzog are two top California wineries that produce kosher wines.

Kosher Wine Explained

What makes these wines different? We asked winemakers about the misperceptions and requirements

Glossary

Unfamiliar with a term in a tasting note or on a wine label? Wondering what all the winemaking jargon means? Look it up in our glossary.

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