Wine Education and Tips
The dark sediment at the bottom of a bottle, the glass-like crystals on the cork. Both are harmless, not spoilage. A Tokyo-based Italian importer explains what sediment and tartrates are, how to tell them from a real fault, and how to decant.
Does wine really get better with age? Most wines are made to drink young. Learn which wines age well, how to store them at home in Japan, and the story of ancient Rome's legendary Falernian wine — explained by an Italian-born sommelier.