Tag indexWine Tips

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
Journal

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
Journal

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?
Journal

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)
Journal

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)
Journal

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
Journal

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
Journal

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
Journal

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
Journal

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?
Journal

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
Journal

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
Journal

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
Journal

Wine Storage Tips: Keep Your Bottles Perfect

Learn the key principles of proper wine storage to protect your collection. From temperature control to …

More from the journal

Read elsewhere.

Every Sommo journal piece is one click away. Find more by tag, region, or grape.