Bar Basics
Wine Tasting at Home: A Simple Plan for Your First Tasting
Plan a relaxed wine tasting at home with three wines, small tasting pours, useful note prompts and a printable sheet.…
8 min readTHE EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS
Bar basics.
The useful things to know before your next pour. Get familiar with flavours, look after an open bottle, and make sense of the measures.
Taste and serve.
Bar Basics
How to Decant Wine and When to Leave It Alone
Decant wine to separate sediment or explore aeration. Learn a gentle pouring method, how to judge timing and when a…
3 min read
Bar Basics
Wine Serving Temperatures: A Practical Guide
Use practical serving ranges for red, white, rosé and sparkling wine. Learn how to chill gently and separate serving temperature…
3 min read
Bar Basics
Which Glass Should You Use for Prosecco?
Compare tulip glasses, flutes, coupes and ordinary white-wine glasses for Prosecco, with practical tips on aroma, serving and cleaning.
3 min readCompare wine styles.
White Wine
Chardonnay vs Sauvignon Blanc: Taste, Styles and Food Pairings
Go beyond the grape name. Compare flavour, texture and winemaking to find the white wine style you actually enjoy.
6 min read
White Wine
Chardonnay vs Pinot Grigio: Choosing Your White Wine
Compare Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio by flavour, texture and style. Learn where they overlap and why Pinot Gris can change…
3 min read
Wines
Prosecco vs Champagne: Taste, Sweetness and How to Choose
Different grapes, different methods, different styles. Here is how to choose the sparkling wine that suits your taste and your…
6 min read
Wines
Prosecco vs Cava: How the Sparkling Styles Differ
Compare Prosecco and Cava by origin, grapes, production and sweetness. Find the sparkling style that suits your food and your…
3 min readGet to know the flavour.
Red Wine
What does red wine taste like
What Does Red Wine Taste Like: Explore the Flavor Notes of This Popular Beverage
3 min read
White Wine
What is a dry white wine
Dry white wine is a non-sweet wine with low residual sugar content. It is crisp, refreshing, and pairs well with…
3 min read
Red Wine
What is the sweetest red wine
Discover the Sweetest Red Wines: A Guide to Satisfy Your Palate
3 min readKeep your bottles at their best.
Bar Basics
How to Store Wine: Temperature, Light and Open Bottles
Store wine with stable temperatures, protection from light and the right closure. Separate unopened bottle storage from caring for wine…
3 min read
Red Wine
How Long Is Red Wine Good After Opening?
Reclose and refrigerate opened red wine to preserve freshness. Understand why ageing, air space and storage matter more than a…
3 min read
White Wine
How Long Does White Wine Last in the Fridge?
Understand opened white wine storage, practical freshness limits and the difference between chilling a bottle and keeping it for the…
2 min read
Bar Basics
How Long Does Prosecco Last? Opened and Unopened
Keep Prosecco fresh before and after opening. Learn about sparkling stoppers, fridge storage, fading fizz and why there is no…
3 min read
Bar Basics
Does Gin Go Off? Storage Before and After Opening
Learn how to store opened and unopened gin, why flavour can fade, and why gin liqueurs, mixed drinks and homemade…
3 min read
Bar Basics
Does Tequila Go Off? Looking After an Open Bottle
Store tequila upright, sealed and away from heat and light. Learn what changes after opening and why cream liqueurs need…
3 min readUnderstand the measure.
White Wine
How many units in a bottle of white wine
How Many Units in a Bottle of White Wine
3 min readFOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY
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