Ten essential red wine varietals, explained
The main types of red wine are named for their grape variety, and ten cover most shelves: Pinot Noir, Gamay, Grenache, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Merlot,…
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Dry vs Sweet White Wine: How to Tell Before You Buy
Dry white wine has little or no residual sugar, the grape sugar left after fermentation; sweet white wine keeps enough to taste.
How Cold Should Wine Be? Serving Temperature Guide
Start Champagne at 8-10°C (46-50°F), light white and rosé around 7-10°C (45-50°F), full-bodied white at 10-13°C (50-55°F), light red around 12-15°C…
How Long Does Wine Last After Opening? (By Wine Type)
Opened still rosé can remain relatively fresh for up to five days when it is reclosed, stored upright, and refrigerated.
How to Taste Wine and Write a Useful Tasting Note
Look at the wine, smell it, take a small sip if you choose, and record sensations before guessing at grape, origin or quality.
Rosé Wine Guide: Colour Is Not a Sweetness Scale
Rosé is a pink wine made mostly from red grapes whose juice touches the skins only briefly, usually by direct pressing, a short skin maceration or the…
What Are Tannins in Wine? The Drying Feeling Explained
Tannins are plant compounds, mostly from grape skins and seeds with a smaller share from oak, that make wine feel drying and grippy.