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If a cork gets pushed into a wine bottle, is the wine ruined?
Wine Spectator's expert Dr. Vinny puts a reader's fears to rest and offers tips for how to handle a cork inside a wine bottle.
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How do you clean wineglasses to a spot-free, clear shine?
Wine Spectator's expert Dr. Vinny offers tips for cleaning fine stemware.
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What does the word “unctuous” mean in a wine tasting note?
Wine Spectator's expert Dr. Vinny explains the term "unctuous," typically ascribed to dessert wines.
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Are collectible wines still collectible after the wine has gone bad?
Wine Spectator's expert Dr. Vinny talks to Penfolds winemaker Peter Gago about 50-year-old Grange.
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Why aren't bottles stored on their sides at wine stores?
Wine's Spectator's expert Dr. Vinny explains why wine bottles need to be stored on their sides for long-term aging.
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