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Make Cheap Wine Taste Better: Add a Pinch of Salt, Says Former Microsoft CEO

Want tastier wine from an affordable bottle? Nathan Myhrvold, former Microsoft CEO, shares a simple, effective tip backed by his expertise in science and fine dining.

Add just a few grains of salt to your glass. Myhrvold explains that it balances the wine's flavors, reducing bitterness and enhancing overall taste.

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Marcy Roth, owner of his own vineyard, recommends another pro move: blend the wine briefly. This speeds up decanting, aerating it quickly to unlock better flavors.

Grabbing cheap wine for the weekend? This expert-approved hack is easy and worth trying.