Building a wine cellar can be an intimidating task, even for a seasoned oenophile. How do you know where to start? Should you focus on a specific region—or try to cover a range of terroirs? We ...

The time is now. There's no literally no better time to start building your wine cellar. While it might seem like a daunting task, the simple truth is you just need to purchase more than you drink.

Takeaway A wine cellar is more than an investment; it is an art, too. In fact, for most people, a wine cellar is a real source of joy and pride. But keep in mind that the price for well-stored and ...

According to a 2016 study from the Wine Institute, the average American drinks nearly three gallons of wine each year, making the U.S. the largest wine-consuming nation per capita. With stats like ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lana Bortolot covers the intersection of wine, business and culture. Like many rooms in the house that need an occasional tweak, ...

The world’s greatest wines have become so expensive that most wine lovers may never be able to afford them. At best, we can experience some of them by taking wine classes, purchasing tickets to rare ...

Hindsight is a wonderful thing, especially when it comes to fine wine. The number of times I’ve discovered bottles at a restaurant or bar, which later turned out to be extraordinary vintages, only to ...