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 to Clean Wine Glasses Without Twisting the Stem
Follow your glass's care label first. If it allows the dishwasher, space the glasses apart on the top rack, use a low-temperature (50-55 °C) or glass…
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.
Fortified Wine Types: Dry, Sweet, Fresh and Oxidative
The main fortified wine types are Sherry, Port, Madeira and French vins doux naturels, all wines strengthened with added spirit.
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 Decant Wine: Sediment, Air, or Neither
First decide why you are decanting. For sediment, stand the bottle upright for at least a day, open it without tipping it, then pour slowly and steadily…