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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.
What does the sparkling wine term "brut" mean? - Wine Spectator
WEBJan 15, 2016 · Brut is a term for sparkling wine that is very dry and crisp, with little to no residual sugar. Learn how brut compares to other sweetness levels of sparkling wine, such as extra dry, sec, demi-sec and doux, and how it originated with Champagne in France.
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.
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.
How Much Sugar Is In Wine? Calories, Sugar and Carbs Per Glass
WEBSep 21, 2023 · Wine contains natural sugars from grapes, but also has alcohol and other compounds that can affect blood sugar levels. Learn how to choose dry or sweet wines, how much sugar is in a glass, and how wine may affect diabetes risk.
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.
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.
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.