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What Am I Tasting?

This red blends herb and anise aromas with a core of dark fruit … Play the game!

Jun 18, 2026

The 2025 vintage is still aging in barrel in cellars like Léoville Barton’s. What secrets do the wines hold?

Bordeaux’s 2025 Vintage: Time to Explore

Over the coming weeks, longtime Bordeaux taster James Molesworth will be visiting top châteaus and sharing his impressions of the latest wines

Apr 2, 2026

Wine resting in barrels at Château Lynch Bages’ new cellar

Bordeaux: The ABCs of En Primeur

What are the pros and cons of buying wine futures? Should you pay up front for wine that hasn’t been bottled yet?

Apr 2, 2026

The best vineyards of Beaujolais, like this spot in Morgon, enjoy hillsides and complex soils.

ABCs of Cru Beaujolais

Understanding the 10 villages that showcase the Gamay grape at its most elegant and complex

Feb 11, 2026

Ask Dr. Vinny

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Ask Dr. Vinny

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I don’t like any of the wines from my local wine shop. Have they gone bad before I buy them?

What you should know about bottle variation, heat and other factors that can ruin bottles before you bring them home

Aug 20, 2026

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What’s the best way to keep a bottle of wine cold once it’s open?

Aug 13, 2026

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Why do some wines improve with air while others spoil quickly?

Jul 2, 2026

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Should you ship wine in the heat of summer?

Jun 11, 2026

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Why do wineries recork old wines?

May 29, 2026

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Know Your Grapes

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Know Your Grapes

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Cabernet Sauvignon

The reigning champion of the red wine world has captured the imagination of vintners and wine drinkers across the globe

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Chardonnay

A versatile variety made in many styles from lean to opulent, this white grape is ubiquitous around the world

The aromas and flavors of Pinot Noir include plums, black tea, red currants, strawberries, dried roses, cherries and earth.

The aromas and flavors of Pinot Noir include plums, black tea, red currants, strawberries, dried roses, cherries and earth.

A Comprehensive Guide to Everything Pinot Noir

This Burgundian grape makes elegant, flavorful reds from the most prized vineyard sites in the world

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Sauvignon Blanc

A fair-weather go-to that is refreshing and aromatic, known for its pungent herbal flavors and racy acidity

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Syrah

This red grape shines in its Rhône Valley homeland, but has also gained glory in intriguing New World locales

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How To

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How To

Cut off the top part of the capsule before inserting the corkscrew near the center of the cork.

Cut off the top part of the capsule before inserting the corkscrew near the center of the cork.

Top Tips for Opening a Wine Bottle

How to deal with different types of bottles, corks, other closures and corkscrews

Which wines will benefit from decanting? Read on …

Which wines will benefit from decanting? Read on …

Decanting 101

Here's how to look like a pro doing it. Plus, what you need to know to make the best decisions about whether, when and how long to decant

Sparkling wines should be kept chilled to preserve their freshness.

Sparkling wines should be kept chilled to preserve their freshness.

3 Tips to Achieve the Perfect Serving Temperature

Expert advice on enjoying your bottles at their best

Place your wine racks away from heat and direct sunlight.

Place your wine racks away from heat and direct sunlight.

7 Wine-Storage Basics You Need to Know

Tips on keeping your fine wines at their best without spending a lot

Choose a wine whose body matches the richness or delicacy of the food you're serving.

Choose a wine whose body matches the richness or delicacy of the food you're serving.

How to Match Wine with Food

6 simple tips for successful pairings

Wine Savvy

Made all around the world and in many styles, sparkling wine offers a variety of delights.

Sparkling Conversation

10 things to know about the world of bubbly wine

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Video: How to Open Sparkling Wine

What's the right way to pop a bottle of bubbly? This easy tutorial tells you everything you need to know!

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Video: How to Serve Wine Like a Pro

How much wine is appropriate to pour? How can you avoid drips? Watch this 2-minute tutorial for tips and tricks

Red wine stored in smaller bottles and a jar

How to Save Leftover Wine

Didn't finish that bottle? It would be a shame to let it go to waste—and this video shows how you don't have to!

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Our Guide to Buying Wine

How do you find the wine you want? Tips on shopping at wine stores, online retailers, auctions and wineries.

The northern region of Salta produces muscular reds and vibrant whites.

Argentina’s Wine Regions: What to Know

Our guide to the major areas to know will help you find bottles that suit your palate

As the primary grape used for Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese is one of Italy's best-known red varieties.

17 Italian Grapes to Know

Our editors share a few of their favorite white and red grapes from Italy

The Castelnuovo Berardenga commune is the birthplace of Chianti Classico's first super Tuscan, a 100 percent Sangiovese called Vigorello.

The Ultimate Guide to Chianti Classico

Our primer on this historic Tuscan region's history, grapes, soils and more

Centuries of Struggle and Acclaim

Chianti Classico through the ages

Located in central Tuscany, Chianti Classico is itself divided into 11 UGAs, or Additional Geographic Units.

Chianti Classico at a Glance

A guide to Chianti's 11 UGA subzones

Nerello Mascalese thrives in the vineyards of Mount Etna.

Sensational Sicily

A guide to the region's signature grapes and wines

Bordeaux's Cité du Vin celebrates wine around the world.

The ABCs of Bordeaux

France's premier wine region gave the world the classic red blend of Cabernet and Merlot

Artist Carl Laubin was commissioned to produce this painting of Bordeaux's 61 classified growths in 1992.

The 1855 Bordeaux Classification

The ranking system put in place by Napoleon III still influences today's market

Wine resting in barrels at Château Lynch Bages’ new cellar

Bordeaux: The ABCs of En Primeur

What are the pros and cons of buying wine futures? Should you pay up front for wine that hasn’t been bottled yet?

At 600 acres, Stagecoach Vineyard dominates the Atlas Peak landscape.

Napa’s Mountain Cabernets

An exploration of the region’s high-elevation terroirs

Hundreds of casks represented hundreds of years' worth of wines at Gonzales Byass' solera.

Sweet Wines 101

The world's finest dessert wines can be otherworldly. No surprise, then, that it takes superhuman effort to make them

You have several sweet options when pairing wine with chocolate, including fortified reds and rich sparklers.

Pairing Wine and Chocolate

Matching up this odd couple doesn’t have to be challenging, and there are delicious rewards for getting it right

Sergio Martínez, winemaker at Bodegas Lustau in Jerez, draws Sherry from the solera aging system of barrels.

The ABCs of Sherry

Learn the different styles of this Spanish fortified wine and how they are made

Michele Dal Forno in Dal Forno’s drying rooms, where appassimento takes place

All About Amarone

How is Valpolicella's prized, rich red made? The process is fraught with potential for disaster …

Veraison, when grapes start to change color and soften, marks the beginning of harvest season.

Harvest 101: The Basics of Crush Season

Learn what goes on in the vineyard and winery during each stage of the annual harvest for wine grapes

The Hue Society has launched welcoming, multicultural events for consumers such as the Black Wine Experience at Essence Festival in 2019.

Diversity in Action

Scholarships, events and other resources from organizations working toward a more inclusive wine world

Covenant and Herzog are two top California wineries that produce kosher wines.

Kosher Wine Explained

What makes these wines different? We asked winemakers about the misperceptions and requirements

Glossary

Unfamiliar with a term in a tasting note or on a wine label? Wondering what all the winemaking jargon means? Look it up in our glossary.

What Am I Tasting

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Wine and Sustainability

Apr 22, 2026

Private Guide to Dining

Stay in the know on the world's best restaurants for wine: city guides, new openings, pro tips and more!

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