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Wine Cooler Not Cooling: 6 Common Reasons & How To Fix It

There are many good reasons to invest in a wine cooler. Either you are a serious collector, a serial entertainer, or you live in a climate that requires wine to…

Prabha May 17, 2026

Wine Facts

GUIDE: Taking Wine On A Plane (Carry On & Checked Luggage)

Wine or liquor is a staple choice many travelers turn to when needing a gift for somebody unique back home or at the office. What if there is more than…

Prabha May 17, 2026

Wine Storage

Disposing of Old Unopened Wine & Bottles (5 Proven Tips)

Knowing how to dispose of old unopened wine and bottles can be challenging. While you don’t want to drink it anymore because it doesn’t taste good, you don’t always want…

Prabha May 16, 2026

Wine Storage

Explanation Why A Wine Bottle Is 750ml in USA (& 700ml in Europe)

It has always struck me as unusual that standard wine bottles are all 750ml. Even for the metric system that number seems unusual. If we look at wine bottles in…

Prabha August 18, 2023

Wine Storage

Do Wine Bottles Break Easily? Complete Breakdown with Tips

Glass bottles have been used to successfully store wine for centuries with minimal breakages. Yet, more recently I have had a few instances where the bottles of lower-priced wines had…

Prabha August 13, 2023

Do You Need Different Glasses for Red and White Wine

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Explained: Why Different Wine Glasses for Red & White Wine?

Exploring the Science and Aesthetics of Glassware Selection. Wine, often referred to as the nectar of the gods, has been a source of fascination for humanity throughout the ages. The…

Prabha August 10, 2023

Which Wine Should Be Served At Room Temperature

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Guide: These Wines Should Be Served At Room Temperature

Over the years I have attended numerous wine tastings, mostly informal tastings hosted by wine estates and a handful of formal blind tastings as well. Each wine presented at a…

Prabha July 2, 2023

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Key Factors Why Wine (Can) Ferment In The Bottle

Every time I open a bottle of refreshing Vinho Verde on a warm summer day I hear the satisfying hiss of gas escaping the bottle. Remembering that made me wonder…

Prabha June 15, 2023

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Guide: Why a Wine Bottle Shape Matters (7 Bottles Compared)

Every time I walk around a wine shop, I am always amazed by the variety of different shapes and sizes of wine bottles. My wine rack at home works best…

Prabha June 7, 2023

Wine Storage

Chardonnay Storage: X Simple Hacks (Opened & Unopened)

Chardonnay is a popular white wine known for its crisp, fruity flavors and versatility. Whether you have a bottle of Chardonnay that you've opened or an unopened one, proper storage…

Prabha June 3, 2023