Collecting Q&A

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

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Mar 3, 2025

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Can I let a chilled bottle of Champagne warm up, then store it at room temperature?

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Feb 3, 2025

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

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Jan 27, 2025

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How long can I keep wine in a kitchen refrigerator?

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Jan 13, 2025

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Dr. Vinny’s Top 10 Questions of 2024

The year’s most popular wine questions, from pairings to storage and beyond

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Dec 24, 2024

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Can I fly with a bottle of Champagne in my checked luggage? Will it explode?

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Dec 16, 2024

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

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Dec 2, 2024

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How should I store and serve large-format wine bottles?

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Nov 25, 2024

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

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Nov 4, 2024

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How does bottle aging affect the acidity of wine?

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Oct 14, 2024

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Can you age wine bottled with a screwcap?

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Sep 30, 2024

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Will LED lights in a cellar harm my wine bottles?

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Jul 8, 2024

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Can you age rosé, and which styles are best for cellaring?

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Jun 24, 2024

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Are old, rare wine labels worth any money?

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May 20, 2024

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Can a special stopper help an open bottle of Champagne keep its bubbles?

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Feb 12, 2024