Home Wine Cellar Ideas
What decanting is, which wines need it, and how to do it at home without special equipment. We explain the Tuscan carafe tradition and how decanting transforms everyday Italian reds.
Decanting means pouring wine from the bottle into a separate vessel (a decanter) to expose...
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.