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Red wine in a decanter with grape skins and seeds on dark stone — That drying feeling has a name
How It Works

Understanding Tannins in Wine: Discover the Perfect Wine for Your Palate

Polyphenols from grape skins, seeds and stems. They give astringency, bitterness and body, act as...
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A hand turning a wine bottle in front of shop shelving — Ask these before you pay
Buying Guide

Choosing Your Next Bottle: Expert Questions to Ask When Buying Premium Wine

Tannin, acidity, alcohol, oak, age. Answer these five for yourself first and any shop can...
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Wine bottles lying on their side in an ordinary domestic cupboard — You may not need a wine fridge
Ageing

Storing Wine in Hong Kong: When You Need a Wine Fridge and When You Don't

About 12.8°C, 60–70% humidity, no UV, no vibration — the four things that actually matter....
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A plate of sliced pork in mustard sauce beside a glass of white wine — Pair the sauce, not the meat
Food Pairing

Mastering the Match: Advanced Wine & Food Pairing Principles for Every Occasion

Two working principles: match like with like, or let opposites balance each other. Then the...
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Four bunches of wine grapes from pale green to near black on dark linen — Six grapes explain most bottles
Beginner Guide

Uncorking the Basics: A Beginner's Guide to Premium Wine Varietals

Ten approachable varietals — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Moscato d'Asti, Pinot Noir, Merlot and...
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