Aging Wine

Why don’t wine shops store bottles at cellar temperature?

Can I keep wine bottles in a cedar-lined closet with mothballs?

How long can I keep wine in a kitchen refrigerator?

Can I use near-infrared spectroscopy to authenticate wine bottles in my cellar?

The Splendor of Champagne

The region’s leading producers deliver high quality amid a diverse range of styles

How can I tell if an old bottle of wine is still good?

Last Woman Standing

At Château Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarrosse, one woman carries the family legacy

The Greatness of Groth

A vertical tasting of this Napa Cabernet powerhouse reveals 40 years of success

How does bottle aging affect the acidity of wine?

A Breakout Vintage for Barbaresco

A 2014 retrospective tasting reinforces the distinctive nature of this region’s Nebbiolos

Alphabetical Guide to 2014 California Cabernet

Napa Cabernet 2014: 10 Years After

The 2014 vintage is aging beautifully, marrying rich fruit with a sense of freshness