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How do you tell the difference between tannins and acidity in wine?

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Should I be worried about small temperature and humidity changes in my wine cellar?

May 29, 2020

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Is it normal for old wine to be cloudy?

May 27, 2020

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I love screwcapped wines, but I had two stored on their sides that started leaking. Is that common?

May 25, 2020

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What are wine tasters trying to communicate when they describe “texture”?

May 22, 2020

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I left my wine in a hot car. Is it ruined?

Wine Spectator's expert Dr. Vinny explains how heat damages wine, and what the signs are that a wine has been "cooked."

May 21, 2020

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Chuck Wagner wants California to reopen safely but also wants wineries treated equitably.

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A portion of the mosaic unearthed in recent weeks. The Roman owner of the villa would have been well-to-do—or better.

A portion of the mosaic unearthed in recent weeks. The Roman owner of the villa would have been well-to-do—or better.

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