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Nothing says celebration like popping the top of a Champagne bottle with a sword. Learn how to safely saber a bottle of bubbly without putting an eye out.

Source: How to Saber a Bottle of Champagne | Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Source: Which are the best reds to chill? – ask Decanter

Spanish winemaker Antonio Docampo, who died last week at the age of 107, claimed his longevity was all due to his daily wine consumption of 4 bottles.

Source: Want To Live To 107? Drink 4 Bottles Of Wine A Day | VinePair

Take a global rosé tour, with food pairings to match. It’s one of the world’s most versatile wines, matching with a wide variety of dishes and cuisines.

Source: 6 Rosés (with Pairings) from Around the World | Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Learning how to read a wine label like a pro takes practice. This guide will help you decipher labels with rules on appellation and varietal labeling.

Source: How to Read a Wine Label by Appellation and Varietal

What was the wine moment that made them sommeliers…?

Source: My changing wine moment – from the sommeliers – Decanter

As the weather heats up, nothing is more refreshing than a cool glass of wine – but should you put ice cubes in wine or not?

Source: Should you put ice cubes in wine? – Decanter