Can You Freeze Vermouth? What Really Happens

Chilled bottle of vermouth and a small glass on a timber table
Yes, your freezer will freeze vermouth, at about minus 7C. Here is what that does to the taste, and how long an open bottle really lasts in the fridge.
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What Is Vermouth? Wine, Wormwood and Why Yours Tastes Flat

Two bottles of vermouth on a dark bar with an orange slice and dried botanicals
Vermouth is wine flavoured with herbs, sweetened and fortified, and it must contain wormwood. Here are the styles, the history, and the storage mistake ruining your Martini.
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How to Dry a Decanter Without Water Spots or Streaks

Crystal decanter drying upside down on a wooden stand
Drain it, rinse with filtered water and stand it upside down on a rack. Here is how to dry a decanter properly, and why hard water leaves those white spots.
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Coravin Timeless Three+ Review: Worth It in Australia?

Black wine preservation device beside a corked red wine bottle and a glass on a timber table
The Coravin Timeless Three+ costs $449.95 and works beautifully on natural cork. In Australia, that is the catch worth knowing before you buy.
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What Is a Riddling Rack? The Champagne Tool Explained

Wooden riddling rack holding sparkling wine bottles neck-down in a cellar
A riddling rack holds 120 bottles neck-down so the yeast slides into the neck. Here is how it works, who invented it, and why machines replaced it.
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