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Where do wine club wines come from?

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What’s the difference between Brix, Baumé, Oechsle and residual sugar?

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Will my wines get too cold in the garage?

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Serving

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

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Storage

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Do wine-preserving devices like the Coravin really work?

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Sparkling Wines

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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

Which white wines are “dry”?

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

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How to Taste

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

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

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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?

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Why is oxidation bad for wine?

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