You don’t need a cellar or a silver corkscrew to serve wine properly — you just need to know what actually matters.

In Wine at the Table, Trevor Ayling — founder of Renoufs Cheese and Wine Bars — shares a down-to-earth guide to handling wine with confidence, care, and no pretence. Whether you’re storing bottles at home, bringing one to a friend’s dinner, or pouring a glass for guests, this book shows you how to make wine feel natural, generous, and stress-free.

Inside, you’ll learn:

How to store wine (without needing a wine fridge)

What temperature actually brings wine to life

Which wine glasses matter — and which don’t

When to decant, how to pour, and how to avoid overcomplicating it

What to say (and not say) when serving wine to others

How to choose wine for dinner parties or gifts with quiet confidence

What to do with leftovers — and how to keep wine fresh for days

This is a real-world wine guide — full of the practical habits that elevate wine from something you drink… to something you truly enjoy.