Many people do not know the answer to this question: What is the difference between Sparkling Wine and Champagne? Is there any difference between them at all? Sparkling wine can only be called Champagne if it comes from the region of Champagne, France, which is located just outside of Paris. Furthermore, Champagne can only be …

Wine coolers are one of the best inventions for suburban wine collectors and restaurants that do not have the luxury of an underground wine cellar. However, not every wine cooler is good quality and can stop working at any moment. Some common problems can cause the need for repairs. The estimated cost to repair a …

A wax-sealed bottle is a beautiful addition to your wine collection and looks great on your wine rack, but it can be intimidating when it comes time to open it. In a restaurant, wax wine bottles can sometimes help a customer distinguish between regular and reserved wines. Opening one of these bottles is easier than …

It’s easy to indulge with a great bottle of Lambrusco when you’re enjoying great friends and good food, but what to do with the Lambrusco that’s left? Do most people assume that storing Lambrusco in the kitchen fridge is the best way to keep it fresh for extended periods, but, is that actually the case?  …

There is a misconception that mixing red and white wine will produce a rose wine, but that is not at all the case. Taking individual red and white wines and mixing them will create a blend that is either intentional or for cooking, and this needs a simple explanation.  Mixing red and white wine is …

The question of storing a slightly sweet white wine such as Riesling has its challenges. Whether opened or unopened, some simple hacks can be used to maintain its fresh condition.  Storing opened or unopened bottles of Riesling (or all light white wines, for that matter) are pretty easy concepts once you gain an understanding of …

Millions of gallons of wine go to waste every year due to bottles being opened and the wine oxidizing before it is finished. If you love wine but want to enjoy it over a few days, you’ll need to know a few simple DIY hacks to get that cork back in the bottle. The five …

A critical aspect of keeping wine for long periods is the correct temperature and humidity. In built-in cellars, that process is simple given that its purpose-built below ground. Wine coolers are a great substitute for a suburban wine keeper, but you need a guide to control the humidity in the wine fridge.  Controlling humidity in …

People emptied entire bottles of wine down the sink because they assumed the wine had gone bad. You need to know some DIY hacks on how to get rid of wine sediment before discarding the wine. The three best DIY hacks to get rid of wine sediment are – using a small kitchen leaf tea …

Drinking a glass of mineral or spring water with your wine is perfectly acceptable and normal; however, mixing water with wine is not common. A great bottle of wine took years to land on your table and is perfect, but let’s explain what happens when you put water in wine.  When you add water to …