Our picks

The finest equipment

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Open and preserve

A corkscrew that never breaks a cork, and two ways to keep the rest of the bottle.

  1. Pulltap's Classic double-hingeAd

    The sommelier's waiter's friend. Two steps, no broken corks.

  2. Vacu Vin wine saver pumpAd

    Pumps the air out. Keeps an open bottle for days.

  3. Coravin Timeless Three+Ad

    Pour a glass without pulling the cork.

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Serving

A young red wants air, an old one wants care, and both want a clean glass.

  1. Riedel Veritas Riesling, 4-packAd

    One shape that flatters most whites and lighter reds.

  2. Riedel Mosel decanterAd

    Wakes up a young red, settles an old one.

  3. Vinturi aeratorAd

    Decanting in the time it takes to pour.

  4. Glass polishing clothAd

    Streak-free crystal, no lint.

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The cellar

Steady and cool beats cold and variable.

  1. 12-bottle compressor wine fridgeAd

    Steady 8 to 18 degrees for the bottles you're keeping.

  2. Westmark thermometer and hygrometerAd

    Cellar check: temperature and humidity at a glance.

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Reading

One book that makes grapes and regions make sense.

  1. Wine Folly: Magnum EditionAd

    The visual guide to grapes, regions and pairing.

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