Understanding Wine...
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Buying a Box of Wine Instead of a Bottle
The relative benefits of buying a wine box as opposed to a wine bottle. Wine boxes do not necessarily contain inferior wine to bottles, and can be great for parties....
Buying Wine
A guide to buying wine....
Different Types of Grapes in Wine
A discussion around grapes used for wine....
Non-Alcoholic Wine
An article discussing the benefits and drawbacks of consuming non-alcoholic wine....
Terroir and the Growth of Vines
An overview of the correct application of the French wine term 'terroir'....
The Conventions of Tasting Wine
A brief overview and simplification of the wine tasting ritual....
Tips & Advice on Serving Wine For Optimum Enjoyment
A description of how best to serve wine....
Vintage Wine
A brief overview of the correct application of the term 'vintage'....
What Are Blended Wines?
A brief overview of the correct use of the term 'blended wines'...
What are Varietal Wines?
An article exploring the importance of grape variety and the definition of the term 'varietal wine'....
Wine Bottles
A an overview of different wine bottle styles...
Wine Lingo
An overview of the use of wine terms in describing wines....