Tagged: Wine Tips
All Sommo journal pieces filed under Wine Tips.
How to Recork a Wine Bottle: 5 Methods to Save the Rest of the Bottle
Stuck with half a bottle and a swollen cork? Here are 5 practical ways to recork wine bottles and keep what's …
How to Open a Wine Bottle: Every Method, Including Stubborn Corks and Wax Seals
From waiter's friend to ah-so and screwpull: every method for opening wine bottles, including sparkling, …
Wine Fridge Buying Guide 2026: Do You Actually Need One?
Wine fridges range from £80 to £2,000. Here's who actually needs one, what features matter, which to avoid, …
How Long Does Wine Last After Opening? (By Wine Type)
Opened wine doesn't last forever. Here's exactly how long red, white, rosé, sparkling, and fortified wines …
How to Taste Wine Like a Sommelier (At Home)
6 techniques sommeliers use to decode every glass — from tasting setup and structure assessment to blind …
How to Build a Wine Cellar on a Budget
Learn how to build a wine cellar on a budget with practical storage tips, cost breakdowns from £50 to £300+, …
How Much to Spend on Wine: A Practical Guide to Wine Budgeting
What you actually get at different wine price points, where the sweet spots are, when to splurge and how to …
Best Wines for a Dinner Party: A Practical Guide to Crowd-Pleasing Picks
How to choose wine for a dinner party: aperitifs, whites, reds, quantities, serving temperatures and budget …
Wine Serving Temperature Guide: Reds, Whites, and Sparkling
Serving wine at the wrong temperature is the easiest mistake to make and the easiest to fix. Here's a …
How to Decant Wine: Does It Actually Make a Difference?
Decanting wine isn't just for show. Here's when it helps, when it doesn't, and how to do it properly -- with …
Cooking with Wine: Which Bottles to Use
That 'cooking wine' on the grocery shelf is a crime against food. Here's what to actually use when a recipe …
Chilled Red Wine: Why This Trend Makes Sense
Discover why sommeliers are putting red wine in the fridge. Learn which reds to chill, optimal temperatures, …
Wine Storage Tips: Keep Your Bottles Perfect
Learn the key principles of proper wine storage to protect your collection. From temperature control to …
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