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Wine Paraphernalia

The objects around wine, arranged from cellar vessels to the table and the bottles we keep. Begin with a task, then find the useful tools.

Bottles, barrels & closures Opening, pouring & serving Keeping wine

Bottles, barrels & closures

Wine Bottles & SizesStill and Champagne bottle names, capacities and shapes.Wine Barrels & SizesBarrel names, capacities and uses.Wine ClosuresCork, screw caps and other ways to close a wine package.

Opening, pouring & serving

Corkscrews & Wine OpenersOpening the bottle.Wine GlasswareGlass shapes and an everyday starting point.Decanters & AerationSediment, air and serving choices.Wine Serving TemperatureServing the wine at a useful temperature.

Keeping wine

Wine PreservationLooking after an opened bottle.Wine StorageLight, temperature and a place to keep your wine.

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