U'Weini Spirit

Fri, 18 Sept 2026Tasting

Corked Wine: What to Do (and How to Be Sure)

Smells like wet cardboard? Here's how to tell if your wine is corked, what to do with the bottle, and how to get your money back. No jargon.

Thu, 3 Sept 2026Tasting

How Long Does Opened Red Wine Last?

An opened bottle of red wine keeps for 3 to 5 days. Here's how the fridge, an upright bottle and a smaller container buy you extra time.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026Tasting

How to taste wine like a pro

Tasting wine comes down to five steps: look, smell, swirl, sip, decide. It takes thirty seconds. You don't need a spittoon, a white tablecloth or a sommelier's vocabulary, just a stem glass, wine served at the right temperature and a bit of attention. The rest is practice. And no, you don't have to detect "truffle and saddle leather" for your opinion to count. Here's the method, then the tricks that actually land at a party. Without laying it on thick. 😉

Wed, 22 Apr 2026Tasting

Wine & Pizza: The Guide to Stop Saying "Any Red Wine Will Do"

The perfect wine and pizza pairing depends on the pizza itself. Pair a Margherita with a light red served slightly chilled or a rosé; a spicy pizza with a fruity red that can stand up to the heat; and a white pizza or cheese pizza with a crisp white wine. Rule number one: serve your red wine slightly chilled (14–16°C / 57–61°F) and forget about warm, heavy reds. "Any red wine will do." That's the sentence that ruins a great pizza. Here's your complete guide to pairing wine with pizza with serving temperatures and price ranges. No sommelier skills required.