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WEBApr 30, 2019 · Wine Spectator is the leading source of wine information, ratings, reviews, news and videos. Find the best wines for any occasion, learn about wine regions, styles and trends, and get tips from experts and sommeliers.
Wine Ratings - Wine Spectator
WEBWine Spectator offers more than 400,000 ratings for wines from around the world, with tasting notes, scores, prices and drinking windows. You can also browse daily picks, tasting reports, vintage charts, value wines and more.
Harvest 101: The Basics of Crush Season - Wine Spectator
WEBAug 31, 2011 · Learn what happens in the vineyard and winery during each stage of the annual harvest for wine grapes, from veraison to fermentation. Find out how growers and winemakers monitor, protect and balance the grapes' ripeness, quality and potential.
Decanting 101 - Wine Spectator
WEBMar 26, 2019 · Decanting is the process of separating sediment from aged wines or aerating young wines to enhance their aromas and flavors. Learn the benefits, techniques and tips of decanting wine, from choosing the right decanter to serving large-format bottles.
7 Tips for Storing Wine — Best Temperature and Bottle Position
WEBSep 21, 2023 · Learn the ideal storage temperature range for wine (45° F to 65° F) and how to avoid temperature fluctuations, sunlight, humidity and vibration. Find out when you need a wine fridge and how to choose a suitable location for your wine racks.
What's unique about Vitis vinifera grapes? And why were they …
WEBSep 23, 2015 · Vitis vinifera is the most common type of grape for winemaking, native to the Mediterranean and widely grown in Europe and the New World. Learn about its characteristics, history and alternatives from Dr. Vinny, Wine Spectator's wine expert.
California: Pinot Noir | Vintage Charts - Wine Spectator
WEBFind out how the 2022 vintage scored for California Pinot Noir, and compare it with previous vintages from 2017 to 2021. See the top-scoring wines, ratings, descriptions and drink windows for each vintage.
How can you tell if an older, unopened wine is still good? - Wine …
WEBJan 27, 2014 · The web page answers a question about the quality of 40-year-old unopened wine from Charles Krug. It suggests tasting it and decanting it, and mentions the possibility of sediment and cork deterioration.
Alphabetical Guide to German Wines - Wine Spectator
WEBNov 30, 2021 · Alphabetical Guide to Germany. Below a rocky outcropping, the small Sonnenuhr parcel is the top site within the Brauneberger Juffer vineyard, whose steep terraces can be precarious to farm. Senior editor Bruce Sanderson reviewed nearly 275 wines for the Germany tasting report in the Nov. 30, 2021, issue of Wine Spectator.
What Is Vermouth? Here’s Your Ultimate Guide - Wine Spectator
WEBMay 31, 2024 · Learn about the history, production and styles of vermouth, a fortified and aromatized wine that can be sipped, mixed or enjoyed in a Martini. Discover how vermouth bridges the gap between wine and spirits, and why it's worth seeking out quality bottlings from around the world.
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