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What do people mean by traditional vs. modern wine styles?

Jul 19, 2019

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Which wines have the least sugar?

Jul 17, 2019

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What does “cloying” mean in reference to wine?

Jul 15, 2019

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How should I decant a double-magnum of a 20-year-old wine?

Jul 12, 2019

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Are there different strategies to preserving leftover still vs. sparkling wine?

Jul 10, 2019

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Are sulfites added to wines for shipping?

Wine Spectator's expert explains where sulfites come from, and how they're used.

Jun 12, 2019

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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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