Understanding Wine
Develop your wine knowledge with articles on flavour profiles, wine regions, food pairing, and understanding labels to appreciate wines more deeply.
Buying a Box of Wine Instead of a Bottle
Wine boxes hold four bottles' worth in less space, keep wine fresher longer, and cost less than bottles, making them ideal for casual parties and holidays.
Buying Wine
Most wine shoppers buy from supermarkets or chain stores, but independent wine merchants offer staff expertise and quality you won't find on big retailers.
Different Types of Grapes in Wine
Most wine comes from one grape species that's been bred into dozens of varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Riesling.
Non-Alcoholic Wine
Non-alcoholic wine tastes like regular wine but without the alcohol, making it a real option for people who want to enjoy wine's flavor without the effects.
Terroir and the Growth of Vines
How soil, climate, and location shape the way vines grow and influence the taste of wine.
The Conventions of Tasting Wine
How to taste wine properly without the pretension, using your senses to appreciate flavor and aroma.
Tips & Advice on Serving Wine For Optimum Enjoyment
Get the right temperature and decanting techniques to bring out the best flavors in any wine.
Vintage Wine
The year a wine was produced affects its taste and quality, but modern farming has made vintage less important than people think.
What Are Blended Wines?
Blended wines mix two or more grape varieties to create different flavours, and they're just as good as single-variety wines.
What are Varietal Wines?
Varietal wines are made from at least 75% of a single grape variety, and new world producers use these names for marketing while traditional French wines focus on region instead.
Wine Bottles
Glass bottles are the best way to store wine, with regional designs and cork stoppers that keep it fresh and protected.
Wine Lingo
Understanding the language wine people use to talk about taste, body, and flavor helps you join the conversation.