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Rosé is not sweet by default. A guide to telling dry from sweet, regional styles, the ideal serving temperature, and pairing rosé with summer Japanese dishes like salmon and yakitori, from an Italian wine importer in Tokyo.
Once opened, reseal and refrigerate, and finish within a few days. We cover how long each style keeps, ways to slow oxidation, and cooking with leftovers.
A glass's shape changes how aromas spread and how a wine tastes. We explain the differences and the one all-rounder glass to start with — no need to splurge.
Open a cork with a waiter's friend; a screw cap needs no tools. We walk through the steps, what to do if the cork breaks, and Swirl's cork quality.
Temperature changes a wine's aroma and taste dramatically. Our chart gives the ideal serving temperature by style — plus how to avoid over-chilling.
Keep wine at its best with three basics: a steady cool temperature, darkness, and no vibration. We cover storage before and after opening, plus fridge tips.