# Bottle & Context

> Bottle & Context is an independent adult wine-literacy publication about labels, styles, and comparative tasting. It is not a wine shop, bar, station, restaurant, producer, importer, certification provider, booking service, or continuation of any former business associated with this domain.

Bottle & Context publishes original, long-form guides about wine guides. Every article opens with a concise direct answer, is structured with clear headings and FAQs, and reflects mainstream expert consensus.

## Tasting Practice

- [How to Compare Two Wines Side by Side](https://richmondwinestation.com/compare-two-wines-side-by-side/): Compare two wines by choosing one question, serving small equal pours in matching glasses at the same temperature, and hiding labels to reduce brand bias.

## Label Literacy

- [Cork vs Screw Cap Wine: What the Closure Tells You](https://richmondwinestation.com/cork-vs-screw-cap-wine/): Neither cork nor screw cap establishes wine quality. Compare opening convenience and the producer's guidance for the specific wine; closure alone cannot…
- [How to Read a Wine Label Without Guessing](https://richmondwinestation.com/read-wine-label-without-guessing/): Read a wine label in three passes. First identify brand or producer, class or type, variety if stated, and origin. Next record vintage, alcohol, and volume.

## Full text for LLMs

- [llms-full.txt](https://richmondwinestation.com/llms-full.txt): every article as plain markdown in one file
- Each article is also available as markdown at https://richmondwinestation.com/<slug>.md

## Site

- [About](https://richmondwinestation.com/about/): editorial approach and standards
- [All articles](https://richmondwinestation.com/all/)
- [Contact](https://richmondwinestation.com/contact/)