Since cork is a natural material, it'll degrade over time. To protect a wine bottle's cork as long as possible, ensure that the bottle is stored in a cool, dark place (like a closet or wine cooler ...

"Some wines will even improve after the first day open," Thralls adds. "If you don't have a wine fridge, your regular fridge ...

This stage of the wine-ordering ritual isn’t for you to send back a bottle if you don’t like the taste; it’s meant to check ...

Instead, Lassen suggests storing your wine on its side in a cool, dark place — a cellar is ideal, but a closet will also do. “The bottle being stored on its side allows the wine to maintain ...

Trichloroanisole also called TCA is what most people refer to as cork taint, it’s a fungus that gives wine a moldy, cardboard like aroma. While cork manufacturers are getting better at eradicating TCA ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Casual drinkers look to this time of year as a celebration – holidays, family gatherings, New Year’s Eve. Buy a bottle or two of sparkling wine, pop the cork and toast.