Yes, wine can go bad. When wine goes bad, it usually has a sour taste and may also produce a vinegar smell. If wine smells like vinegar or tastes sour, it's best to discard it. Wine can also go bad if it's stored in hot or humid conditions. So if you notice that your wine has a sour taste or smell, be sure to discard it right away.

Wine & Champagne

Q: Is wine really just grapes?

Yes, wine is just grapes. But what's not so simple is the process of turning those grapes into wine. There are many factors that go into making a good bottle of wine, from the type of grape to the climate and soil where it's grown to the way it's fermented and aged. So while wine may be simple in its ingredients, there's nothing trivial about crafting a good bottle.

Q: Are wine corks recyclable?

Technically, wine corks are recyclable. However, the process of recycling them is not always easy or cost-effective, so a lot of them end up in landfills. If you want to recycle your wine corks, the best thing to do is contact your local recycling centre and see if they accept them. Some centres may require you to remove the metal staple that's used to attach the cork to the bottle before they will recycle it. They can also be used for flooring, insulation, and even garden mulch.

Q: Are wine bottles recyclable?

Yes! Most wine bottles are made of glass, which can be recycled. Glass is melted down and reformed into new bottles. However, it's important to remove the labels and wash the bottles thoroughly before recycling them.

Wine comes in many styles and expressions, from crisp whites, lush roses, deep reds and elegant Champagnes, to tonic wines and fortified styles like Port and Madeira. The humble grape, treated with care and respect, yields some of the most recognisable and enjoyable beverages known to man. With a history that harks back to the beginnings of civilization itself, it would be difficult to overstate the importance of vinous concoctions to life as we know it.

Take a look around our online shop and you’ll find everything: the finest Champagnes from Veuve Clicquot; delicate pinot noirs from Italy’s Valpolicella region aka The Valley of Many Cellars; vibrant sauvignon blancs from Marlborough, NZ; the list is endless. Even celebrities like Snoop Dogg are getting in on the act and putting their names to wine labels, which is a trend we can see growing and growing.

Whatever form it takes, wine is here to stay. Shop online for your perfect bottle today.

Can wine go bad?

Is wine really just grapes?

Are wine corks recyclable?

Are wine bottles recyclable?