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.
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 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.
Old World vs New World Wine: Useful Shorthand, Not Law
Old World wine comes from Europe and the other Mediterranean countries where vines were established in antiquity; New World wine comes from places where…