Wine Facts
Storing wine: practical storage advice and wine storage tips for cellar, temperature, and position. Read more.
Why are grapes often blended in many wines? And why is one of the most famous regions, Bordeaux, often copied in this way?
Discover the process of wine maceration, including skin soaking and extraction. Explore its impact on color, tannins, and structure. Learn more!
Discover the differences between Old World and New World wines. Taste tradition vs. innovation. Compare styles and choose your favorite.
Do sulfites in wine actually give you a headache? No, in most cases not. Moreover, sulfites aren't harmful additives in wine. We'll explain:
Discover why the right wine serving temperature is essential for optimizing flavor. Enhance your wine enjoyment and learn how temperature can change the wine experience. Poor serving? No!
We'll explain how to read a wine label and the meaning of terms like Grand Cru, Reserva, Bio, and appellation. Read this, and you'll never be completely lost in the wine aisle again.
How sparkling wine fizzes, or rather, the bubbles in your sparkling wine, are created. We'll explain how fermentation processes and production methods create the perfect bubbles.
Discover why decanting wine is educational. Enhance your wine experience and discover which wines benefit from decanting. Try it yourself!
Wax-coated wine—you've probably seen these bottles before. They're instantly eye-catching with their glossy finish and elegant appearance. But why do some winemakers choose this unique finish? The answer is more surprising than you might think.
Do you ever stand in front of a wine rack and wonder what the year on that bottle actually means? The year on your wine bottle is more than just a number, it helps you understand what's in your glass.
We will explain it to you.
For precious wines you want to keep for a long time, horizontal storage remains the gold standard. For everyday wines you'll drink within a few months, the storage position is less critical. The most important thing is that you enjoy your wine, whether you store it horizontally or vertically.
We'll explain why.
