Wine Storage Expert Advice
Vintec's expert advice provides information about collecting, cellaring and serving wine. Discover articles, tips and guides from trusted wine experts.
To cellar or not to cellar: which wines to store away
Sixteen years ago a survey ordered by the wine industry found that on average, a bottle of wine in Australia was kept less than 24 hours after its purchase.
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Four tips for your wine collection
Four key points to remember when selecting wine to cellar
The benefits of buying “En Primeur”
“En Primeur” is a French wine trade term for wine which is sold as a “future”, i.e. before it is bottled. En Primeur therefore also means buying wine at its very first offering price.
The benefits of buying “En Primeur”
“En Primeur” is a French wine trade term for wine which is sold as a “future”, i.e. before it is bottled. En Primeur therefore also means buying wine at its very first offering price.
When to uncork your wine
Whether you’ve stored it in a cellar for many years, or whether it’s a recent vintage you’ve just acquired, wine will generally enjoy a little breathing time.
From the wine cellar to the table: when’s the right time?
True or false: “Prior to opening a bottle, I should bring it up from the cellar 48 hours in advance, stand it upright and leave it at room temperature”?
