Debunking Common Wine Myths

An effort to separate fact from fiction in some of the most common misconceptions about wine.

Wine, with its rich history and allure, has been a subject of fascination, even religious fervour, ever since its accidental invention some 8,000 years ago. The ways in which we handle wine, its presentation, and consumption have, as with so many things deeply ingrained in culture, been the source of countless misconceptions. These myths, some mere rites aimed at enjoying the wine with a certain air of sophistication, range from simply incorrect to detrimental to the quality of the drink itself.

If you have spent any time on “wine-Tok” or the wine-obsessed corner of Instagram, you are bound to have come across some of them. One notable example is the efforts of some content creators to convince viewers that blitzing their wine in a blender will somehow transform your Two Buck Chuck or Yellowtail into… well, good wine? Who knows. It is just one of many examples of the sort of misinformation that is so abundant when it comes to wine. Part of the reason for this is, of course, the often q…