Expert Advice
Vintec's expert advice provides information about collecting, cellaring and serving wine. Discover articles, tips and guides from trusted wine experts.
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.
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Guide to serving temperatures
Nothing spoils a wine more than serving it at the wrong temperature.
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.
Do you know how to pair cheese and wine?
Cheese and wine are a quintessential pairing, but you'll still need to do a little homework to get it right. Here are two easy ones to try out.
How to choose a good wine cabinet
Whether you like to drink your wine young or let it age gracefully, it is a well-known fact that you must store it in a climate-controlled environment if you want to protect it from spoiling.
From the 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”?
