Expert Advice
Vintec's expert advice provides information about collecting, cellaring and serving wine. Discover articles, tips and guides from trusted wine experts.
Wine climate control systems: compressors v thermoelectric
We are often asked what the best refrigeration system is when looking for a wine cabinet: compressor technology or thermoelectric cooling?
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Guide to serving temperatures
Nothing spoils a wine more than serving it at the wrong temperature.
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.
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.
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”?
