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Seven Ways To Open A Wine Bottle Without A Corkscrew

What should you do when there's no corkscrew at hand and the bottle does not have a screw cap or a glass cork? Find a few simple and ingenious solutions in this article.

Ultimate Provence - High-End Rosé

Rosé is not just a girly drink! On the contrary, it's becoming more and more trendy - and the reason for this might just be the French brand Ultimate Provence from the Côtes de Provence!

The Stellenbosch Wine Region

Stellenbosch is the oldest and largest wine-growing region on the African continent. How did it achieve this and what's the situation today?

Pour Wine Like An Expert

When entertaining guests, we all want to pour wine properly. In order to do so, consider these few small but important details.

Le Cercle by Gosset - Exclusive Champagne - Limited and Rare

Le Cercle in a Limited Special Edition IX by Gosset is a Grande Réserve Brut with 5 years of bottle ageing, which is available exclusively from 9wines. A world-class champagne.

What You Need To Know About Sulphites In Wine

Sulphites are a preservative used in winemaking for their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. We clarify whether sulphites are unhealthy and whether it's better to choose wine without them.

Corks, Screw Caps & Glass Corks - Everything You Need To Know About Wine Closures

There are as many ways of closing a bottle as there are types of wine. Whether natural cork, screw cap or glass stopper, they all have their advantages and disadvantages.

How To Tell Whether A Wine Is Dry, Semi-Dry, Medium-Sweet Or Sweet

As a layperson, it is often difficult to find out what residual sweetness a wine has. With our scale, you can tell at a glance whether the wine is dry, semi-dry, medium-sweet or sweet.

What Is Organic Wine & How Does It Differ From Normal Wine?

Organic wines are usually low in histamine, often vegan, very aromatic and gentle on the environment. Two studies even showed that organic wines score significantly better in taste and quality than normal wines.

A World First: Prosecco DOC Rosé

Sparkling wine vintners from the Veneto are now allowed to bring rosé Prosecco onto the market. We'll tell you all about the production, the taste and why rosé Prosecco has never existed before.

Is It Best To Store Wine Upright Or Horizontal?

The question of whether to store wine bottles lying down or standing up depends on certain factors. We'll tell you what they are and what you should pay attention to when storing them.

Which Wine Goes With Sushi?

Wine & sushi can be a great combo, but there can be challenges when choosing the right wine, such as the spiciness of the wasabi and the intense flavour of the soy sauce. In this article, we'll tell you what you need to be aware of.