Wine-Basics

What to Drink on a Tuesday: A Working Wine List
Most wine guides are written for Saturday dinners. This one is for Tuesday 鈥?when you want something good, not something serious.

What to Drink on a Tuesday: A Working Wine List
Most wine guides are written for Saturday dinners. This one is for Tuesday — when you want something good, not something serious.

Cellar Storage: How to Keep Wine Properly at Home
Most wine is drunk too young because most wine is stored badly. Here's how to store wine correctly at home without spending €10,000 on a wine fridge.

How to Read a Wine Label: A Practical Guide
Wine labels are designed to confuse. They reveal some information, hide other information, and use language that mostly doesn't mean what it appears to mean.

The Wine Glass Question: Does It Matter?
Wine glasses are sold at every price point from €2 to €200. Does the glass really matter, and if so, which ones are worth the money?

Decanting Wine: When It Matters, When It Doesn't, and How To Do It Right
Most people decant wine for the wrong reasons. Here is when it actually makes a difference and how to do it without looking like an amateur.

The Corkscrew Question: Which One to Buy and How to Use It
The right corkscrew is the most-used piece of wine equipment you'll ever own. Here's how to choose one and how to actually use it without breaking the cork.