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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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.
Types of White Wine: A Style-First Guide
The main types of white wine are best understood as styles: light and crisp (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Albariño), aromatic (Riesling, Gewürztraminer,…
Wine Serving and Storage Guide: From Bottle to Glass
Store wine somewhere cool, dark, still and constant, around 10–15°C (50–59°F), with cork-sealed bottles on their side; most wine is made to be drunk…
Wine Sweetness Levels: What Dry Really Means
Wine sweetness levels run from dry through medium dry and medium sweet to sweet.