Organic vs Biodynamic Wine: What Is the Difference?

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Organic and biodynamic wines both avoid synthetic chemicals, but biodynamic adds extra rules. Here is the plain-English difference, and how to read the label.
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Wine Bottle Sizes Explained: From Split to Magnum

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A standard wine bottle holds 750 ml, about five glasses. Here is every bottle size from split to magnum and beyond, with a handy chart.
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Is Wine Vegan? What the Label Does, and Does Not, Tell You

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Is wine vegan? Not always. Learn which fining agents come from animals, what Australian labels must say, and how to find vegan-friendly bottles.
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How to Store Wine at Home, Even If You Do Not Have a Cellar

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No cellar? No problem. Here is how to store wine at home: the right temperature, light, position and the best spots in an ordinary house.
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What Is Natural Wine? The Plain-English Guide for Curious Drinkers

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Natural wine has no legal definition, so what does the label mean? A plain-English guide to how it is made, how it tastes and how to buy your first bottle.
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Wine Serving Temperature Chart: Red, White, Rosé and Sparkling

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The exact temperature for every wine style, why it actually changes the taste, and three easy ways to get there without a wine fridge.
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How Many Glasses Are in a Bottle of Wine? The Simple Australian Guide

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A standard 750ml bottle pours five glasses at 150ml, or six at 125ml. Here is the full Australian guide, including standard drinks and party maths.
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Mango Wine: What It Is, How It Is Made and Where to Buy It

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Mango wine is fermented mango pulp, usually 6 to 12 per cent alcohol. Here is how it is made, why it does not taste much like mango, and where to buy it.
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Residual Sugar in Wine: The Chart and What It Really Means

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Residual sugar is the sugar left after fermentation stops, measured in grams a litre. Here is the full chart for still and sparkling wine, and why the number on the sheet is not the sweetness you taste.
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What Is Port Wine? Sweetness, Styles and Why It Is So Strong

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Port is a sweet fortified red from the Douro Valley in Portugal. Here is why it is sweet, what the styles mean, whether French port exists, and why Australian port is now tawny.
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