Videos

Short films for the things
that are easier to see.

Opening, pouring, decanting and tasting, shown step by step. Each film is a few minutes long and sits beside the guide that explains it.

Stage 06 · Serve

Decanting: when and how

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Enthusiast
Captions and transcript Presented by [PRESENTER]

Which wines benefit, which do not, and how to pour off sediment.

In this film

Chapters

  1. i. Why decant [MM:SS]
  2. ii. Young wines [MM:SS]
  3. iii. Old wines and sediment [MM:SS]
  4. iv. Without a decanter [MM:SS]
Read the guide: Serving wine step by step
Stage
Who it is for

The film library

11 films
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Stage 01 · Grape

Six grapes, one table

Six common grapes side by side, and the simplest way to tell them apart in the glass.

Beginner
Watch
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Stage 02 · Place

Why the same grape tastes different

One grape from a cool place and a warm one, tasted together, so you can see what climate does.

Enthusiast
Watch
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Stage 03 · Making

From harvest to bottle

Picking, pressing, fermenting and bottling, in the order they happen.

Beginner
Watch
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Stage 03 · Making

What oak does

The same wine with and without oak, and how to spot vanilla, spice and toast.

Enthusiast
Watch
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Stage 04 · Label

Reading a label, line by line

A plain bottle label annotated: producer, region, grape, vintage and strength.

Beginner
Watch
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Stage 05 · Store

Keeping an open bottle fresh

What happens after the cork comes out, and four simple ways to slow it down.

Beginner
Watch
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Stage 06 · Serve

Opening sparkling wine safely

Hold, twist and ease the cork out with a sigh rather than a bang.

Beginner
Watch
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Stage 06 · Serve

Decanting: when and how

Which wines benefit, which do not, and how to pour off sediment.

Enthusiast
Now showing
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Stage 06 · Serve

Wine service at the table

Presenting, opening and pouring for guests in the accepted order.

Trade
Watch
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Stage 07 · Taste

How to taste wine in four steps

Look, swirl, smell, taste: a calm method you can use on any glass.

Beginner
Watch
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Stage 07 · Taste

Pairing a weeknight dinner

Three everyday dishes and the styles that suit each, with the reason why.

Enthusiast
Watch

Every film

Made to be watched
in a kitchen,
not a cellar.

i.

Short and to the point. One skill per film, with chapters so you can jump to the step you need.

ii.

Captions and a transcript. Watch with the sound off, or read instead.

iii.

A guide beside it. Each film links to the written guide and the tool that goes with it.

iv.

No brands on show. Labels are turned away or plain. We teach styles, not bottles.

Film questions

About the films.

Do I need sound to follow the films?
No. Every film has captions and a written transcript so you can watch silently or read along. The companion guide on each film page covers the same material in written form.
How long are the films?
Each film is a few minutes long — long enough to demonstrate the skill clearly, short enough to watch between tasks. Chapters let you jump to the exact moment you need.
Are these films for beginners?
Most are — every film is marked Beginner, Enthusiast or Trade (the same levels as the written guides). Beginners can start with Six grapes, one table or How to taste wine in four steps. Filter by "New to wine" to see the full beginner set.
Where can I find the written guide that goes with each film?
Each film card and the player page link directly to the companion guide. The written guide covers the same topic in more depth and links to the relevant tool or chart. All guides are in the Guides library.
Do the films recommend specific wines or brands?
No. Labels are turned away or plain throughout. WineTheGuide teaches styles and techniques, not bottles. We have no commercial relationships with producers or retailers.