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Collecting Q&A

Is my home wine cellar supposed to smell like wine?

Why does my wine cooler feel warm on the outside when it's cool on the inside?

Is it possible to "fix" old wine that has gone bad?

Do boxed wines contain more preservatives than bottled wines?

Do dessert wines lose their sweetness with age?

Can a wine's score improve as it favorably ages?

Why are French barrels made with American oak so popular in Spain?

Do all wines improve with age?

Does a magnum have a longer drinking window than a standard wine bottle?

Should wine shipments be deferred during the hot summer months?

Should the capsule on top of a wine bottle spin or not?

Is it true that Madeira never goes bad? Why?

In what ways do old and new wines smell and taste different?

Are French oak barrels for aging wine made from white oak or red oak?

What’s the difference between a wine aerator and a wine preserver?

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