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Proposed Q&A site for wine enthusiasts, wine drinkers, wine makers, wine merchants, wine bloggers, wine buyers, wine writers, wine collectors, wine tasters, wine educators... in fact, anyone interested in wine & oenology.
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At 2+ years in Area 51 we have to close this proposal. Keep this proposal alive by restarting it. See discuss.area51.stackexchange.com/q/5798. – Robert Cartaino♦ Apr 11 at 21:39

closed as not a viable proposal by Robert Cartaino♦ Apr 11 at 21:39

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84 Example Questions (6 closed)

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What are tanins?
added by Twelve47 Apr 12 '11 at 22:03
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Remember that votes above 10 do not help a proposal definition, so please don't waste one of your precious 5 up votes by voting up questions which already have 10 votes. It is far more useful to use your vote to approve of a question with fewer than 10 votes. Also, if a question you have already voted on now has more than 10 votes, remember that you can remove your up vote and put it on another suitable question, to help a proposal through the definition phase more quickly. – Mark Booth Oct 23 '12 at 9:05
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Does screw cap vs cork have an effect on how wine will taste?
added by Twelve47, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Dec 25 '11 at 9:33
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What determines which types of wine improve with age?
added by Alex Bruscke Apr 19 '11 at 8:05
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I've heard that wines from Coonawarra (Australia) are similar to those from Bordeaux? What makes them similar? What are the main differences (if any)?
added by bigpinots Feb 1 '11 at 10:08
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Some wineglass makers claim that wine drunk from their (high-priced) glasses tastes better than the same wine from standard wineglasses. Does it?
added by Dori Feb 1 '11 at 10:15
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I recently started getting into wine, so I bought a small wine refrigerator to store my reds. What temperature should the refrigerator be set to?
added by Dori Feb 1 '11 at 10:18
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What are 'new world' wines?
added by Sniffer Feb 2 '11 at 13:10
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What does it mean that a wine is called dry or sweet? What are some common examples of each type?
added by Negrino Feb 26 '11 at 22:54
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I've heard that if I cook with wine, that same wine makes a good choice for drinking with the meal. Is this usually true?
added by Justin Apr 28 '11 at 15:38
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Are all wines made from grapes?
added by Jaime Soto Feb 2 '11 at 15:57
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What does 'corked' mean?
added by Twelve47 Apr 12 '11 at 22:03
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How does carbonic maceration affect the wine? Why would you use it? If I want to use it on my wines, what is the process?
added by bigpinots Feb 1 '11 at 9:44
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I'm a winemaker and want to start using my Chardonnay and Pinot noir to make a sparkling wine. What machinery do I need to seal it to make it safe?
added by bigpinots, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Dec 25 '11 at 9:36
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Many Californian cities and counties claim that they're in "California Wine Country"—which ones actually are?
added by Dori, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Dec 25 '11 at 9:35
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Any appellation is "wine country", the specific appellation refers to a specific part of the state ("Rutherford appellation in Napa", for instance) – hd1 Nov 22 '12 at 21:44
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What food traditionally goes with red or white wine?
added by Sniffer Feb 2 '11 at 13:19
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I like this question, but it is broad. Another way to ask something like is: what food pairs well with dry, white wine, such as a chardonnay? – Erin Engle May 18 '12 at 22:31
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What's the difference between a wine cave and a wine cellar?
added by Dori Feb 13 '11 at 1:09
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Is the Wine Aroma Wheel a good tool for wine tasting? Is so, what's the best way to use it?
added by Negrino Feb 25 '11 at 10:58
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My corking machine says soak the corks, my corks say use dry. What to do?
added by Chris Wallis May 29 '11 at 20:03
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I read that if my cave is dry my wine will cork, but if it's too humid my corks will rot. Is this true & how do I maintain/measure correct humidity?
added by Chris Wallis May 29 '11 at 20:12
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How does the soil influence the taste of the wine?
added by Chris U Jun 7 '11 at 7:48
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Why is red wine red and white wine white?
added by Chris U Jun 7 '11 at 7:52
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Chardonnay is one of the most international wines. What criterias should a "good" Chardonnay have?
added by Chris U, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Dec 25 '11 at 9:32
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I'm moving across country. What's the best way to transport my wine collection (~200 bottles)
added by Alan Jun 26 '11 at 2:21
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What are the benefits of decanting - should I decant every bottle, or are there drawbacks?
added by Alan Jun 26 '11 at 2:22
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When making homemade wine, approximately how many grapes will yield one bottle? Does it vary depending on the kind of wine being made?
added by Jim Oct 3 '11 at 18:18
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I plan to purchase two cases of wine, one for me and the other for investment to stay in hold, how should I store my case of wine until it is ready?
added by Graeme Hutchison Dec 19 '11 at 12:42
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Is American champagne really champagne? (And, if not, is it a convincing substitute?)
added by cwallenpoole, edited by gkrogers Feb 1 '12 at 22:08
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What effect does packaging wine in a wine box have on its flavour?
added by gkrogers Feb 1 '12 at 22:13
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What would be a good wine to drink with sushi?
added by gkrogers Feb 1 '12 at 22:14
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try rice wine aka sake. Although it actually is rice beer – MozenRath May 16 '12 at 14:25
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After opening a bottle of wine, how long can you keep it until it becomes tainted? How can you find out whether it is tainted?
added by Mononess Feb 16 '12 at 23:59
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How can I learn to identify grape varieties? Is it feasible to do this at home, or is it better to take a course?
added by James Youngman Feb 26 '12 at 12:57
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How does mineral content affect a wine's taste and smell?
added by Sean Apr 18 '12 at 8:03
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How should I store wine?
added by Jasper Apr 21 '12 at 8:28
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How does a wine aerator work and what are the benefits to using one?
added by Erin Engle May 2 '12 at 17:29
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Why are some red wines stored at room temperatures and others below?
added by Erin Engle May 2 '12 at 17:37
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I have a cellar with several hundred bottles... and termites. Do I have to move all the wine before fumigating?
added by mblakele Sep 21 '12 at 21:52
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How does the shape/size of a glass affect the taste of wine?
added by tpburch Oct 10 '12 at 1:56
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What is the proper etiquette when purchasing a bottle of wine to share amongst mix company (ladies/gents)?
added by FossilizedCarlos Oct 10 '12 at 4:40
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How can I minimise bits of cork breaking off into my bottle when I open it?
added by Graeme Hutchison Dec 19 '11 at 12:43
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Why do you traditionally pour red wine into a larger glass than white wine?
added by FossilizedCarlos Oct 10 '12 at 4:43
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