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Is it possible to

Is it possible to "fix" old wine that has gone bad?

Oct 26, 2020

Why is “smoke taint” a problem? Don’t they clean the grapes?

Why is “smoke taint” a problem? Don’t they clean the grapes?

Sep 7, 2020

Should the capsule on top of a wine bottle spin or not?

Should the capsule on top of a wine bottle spin or not?

Aug 7, 2020

When I taste a dry, non-sparkling white wine, I sometimes get a fizzy sensation. What is that?

When I taste a dry, non-sparkling white wine, I sometimes get a fizzy sensation. What is that?

Jul 20, 2020

Is it possible to “fix” cork-tainted wine with plastic wrap? How does that work?

Is it possible to “fix” cork-tainted wine with plastic wrap? How does that work?

Jul 3, 2020

What’s the difference between a wine aerator and a wine preserver?

What’s the difference between a wine aerator and a wine preserver?

Jun 15, 2020

Is it OK to use cedar for my wine cellar?

Is it OK to use cedar for my wine cellar?

Jun 8, 2020

Is it normal for old wine to be cloudy?

Is it normal for old wine to be cloudy?

May 27, 2020

I love screwcapped wines, but I had two stored on their sides that started leaking. Is that common?

I love screwcapped wines, but I had two stored on their sides that started leaking. Is that common?

May 25, 2020

Can a TCA-tainted wine infect other wines in the cellar?

Can a TCA-tainted wine infect other wines in the cellar?

May 1, 2020