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Andrea Raffo

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Wine experience

Wine Instructor

Washington Institute of Etiquette

Comité Champagne

Champagne MOOC certification

WSET

Level 4, Diploma in Wines

Level 3, Award in Wines (with Merit)

Level 2, Award in Wines (with Distinction)

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact me at andrearaffo@mac.com if you have questions, I am always happy to talk about wine!

Ideal service temperature ranges from 45-50F (light bodied white and red wines, including sparkling wines) to 60-65F (full bodied red wines).

A practical advice: 

  • Fridge temperature (40F) is too cold, allow wines to warm.  
  • Room temperature (around 70F) is too warm, allow wine to cool.


Flat, at constant (ideally 55F) temperature with sufficient humidity (50-70%), possibly in a dark space.


Champagne! It is cheerful, enjoyed by everyone I know, and very versatile (it pairs easily with all courses).  And there are many, less expensive, sparkling wines produced in the same way and well worth a try, including Crémant de Bourgogne, California sparklings, and Franciacorta.


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