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Sherry vs Vermouth: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026August 20, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Sherry and vermouth are fortified wines, not the same type. US vermouth is aperitif wine ≥15%. Sherry is not brandy. Brand ABV FLAG.

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How Many Bottles Are in a Case of Wine?

August 28, 2026August 20, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Wine bottles in a wooden crate

A standard US wine case is 12 bottles of 750 mL — 9 liters, about 304 fluid ounces. Six-packs and magnum cases exist; count the bottles.

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What Does Port Wine Taste Like?

August 28, 2026August 14, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Port taste is not a TTB class. Fortified grape wine, not brandy. Brand ABV unused FLAG. 3 oz at 20% is one drink.

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How Many Calories Are in a Bottle of Wine?

August 28, 2026August 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin

A 750 mL of 12% table wine is about five standard drinks and about 600–650 calories (USDA ~125 kcal per 5 oz). Higher ABV and dessert wines are more.

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Who Makes Kirkland Prosecco?

August 28, 2026August 5, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Kirkland Prosecco has no publicly named Italian winery. Importers (MISA, sometimes Ethica) are on the back label. Different SKUs differ. No fake price.

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How to Tell if Wine Is Corked

August 28, 2026August 4, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Corked is TCA taint talk, not a leftover-month clock. Official leftover unused — FLAG. Typical table ~12% FLAG. Not a ranking.

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What Does Wine Taste Like?

August 28, 2026August 4, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Wine taste is not a TTB class. 5 oz at 12% is one NIAAA drink. Table wine often 7–14% FLAG. Vermouth is aperitif wine ≥15%.

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How Much Alcohol Is in Champagne?

August 28, 2026July 29, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Champagne bucket and flutes, ABV

Most brut Champagne is about 12% ABV. A 5-ounce pour is one standard drink; a 750 mL bottle is about five drinks. Confirm the label.

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What Is the Leftover Best Wine Region in California?

August 28, 2026July 24, 2026 by Lydia Martin

AVA English, not a recovered Napa #1 crown. Official this fetch TTB 280 US AVAs / California 154 (Aug 18, 2026). Official this fetch Wine Institute 4,800 wineries. Unused recovered 4,000 wineries as a 2026 lock.

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Madeira vs Marsala: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026July 23, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Madeira is a Portuguese DO fortified wine. Marsala is a Sicilian DOC fortified wine. Different bottles. No official better.

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