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What’s the difference between NV, MV and vintage Champagne? Which is best?

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Jan 13, 2025

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Dr. Vinny’s Top Questions of 2025

The year’s most popular wine questions, from pairings to storage to travel and beyond

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Dec 22, 2025

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What’s the best wine to serve with lobster?

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Dec 15, 2025

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What’s the best way to send wine as a gift?

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Dec 8, 2025

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What is garrigue, and is it specific to Provence and the Rhône?

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Dec 1, 2025

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Do I really have to taste a sample pour of the wine I ordered? Can I ask the server or sommelier to just pour the wine?

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Nov 24, 2025

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How can two wines have the same score but wildly different prices?

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Nov 17, 2025

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What’s the best way to open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew?

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Nov 10, 2025

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Which red wines are typically aged in new oak vs. neutral oak vs. no oak?

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Nov 3, 2025

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Which white wines are typically aged in new oak vs. neutral oak vs. no oak?

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Oct 27, 2025

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Should I refrigerate an open bottle of wine?

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Oct 20, 2025

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How can I put the cork back into a wine bottle?

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Oct 13, 2025