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Wine 101 - Learning About Wine

Here you'll find our resources for learning about wine.

Check the boxes below to view content on a specific subject or simply keep scrolling to see our guides and articles arranged by category.

How to Store Open Champagne [5 Rules to Save Champagne]

How to Store Wine After Opening [7 Essential Rules]

The 6 Tenets for Proper Wine Storage [How to Store Wine]

How Long Does Opened Wine Last? [Red & White Explained]

How to Install an Under Counter Wine Fridge [Simple Guide]

5 Best Shallow Depth Wine Fridges [Space Saving Coolers]

What is a Wine Vintage? [Understanding Vintages]

15 Best Wineries in Fredericksburg [Wine Tasting Guide]

12 Best North Fork Wineries [Ultimate North Fork Wine Guide]

10 Best Low Carb Wines [Lowest Carb Wine Guide]

Grape Phylloxera and its Effect on the Wine Industry

Argentinian Wine Region Guide [From Salta to Patagonia]

Best Wines with Duck [Ultimate Food Pairing Guide]

13 Wines With the Least Sugar [Best Low Sugar Wine]

10 Unmissable Low Tannin Red Wines You Need to Try

Malolactic Fermentation in Winemaking [Ultimate Guide]

Wine Guides

Learn all about your favorite wines. How are they made? What are the notable regions? What notes can you expect? What are some great examples you can try? Discover guides on all your favorite wines below.

wine bottle labels
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Champagne
  • Chardonnay
  • Dessert Wines
  • Grenache
  • Ice Wine
  • Low Carb Wine
  • Low Sugar Wine
  • Low Tannin Wine
  • Malbec
  • Merlot
  • Moscato
  • Orange Wine
  • Organic Wine
  • Petite Sirah
  • Pinot Grigio
  • Pinot Noir
  • Red Wine Varietals
  • Riesling
  • Rioja
  • Sangiovese
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sweet Wines
  • Syrah
  • Tempranillo
  • White Wine Varietals
  • Zinfandel


How Does a Fun Online Wine Quiz Sound?

Learn about wine, grapes, winemaking, wine regions and more in our new interactive quiz.

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Wine Explained

Learn about wine terminology and important components like tannins and sulfites.

  • What are Wine Tannins?
  • Are Wine Health Claims to Be Believed?
  • Why do Wine Bottles Have Punts?
  • Carbs in Red Wine
  • How to Tell if Wine is Corked
  • Does Wine Spoil in Heat?
  • Why Aerate Wine?
  • Wine Without Sulfites
  • What is Full-Bodied Wine?
  • How to Read a Wine Label
  • What is Terroir?
  • Sur Lie Aging
  • Malolactic Fermentation
  • How Much Sugar is in Wine?
  • Wine Vintages Explained
  • Grape Phylloxera
  • DOC vs DOCG Wine Classifications
  • What's Super Tuscan Wine?
  • How Calorific is Wine?
  • What is Noble Rot?
Sommelier presenting 3 wine glasses


Storing Wine

In order to enjoy wine at its best and to avoid it spoiling it must be stored correctly. That doesn't mean you need any expensive equipment but a few best practices should be followed.

Caso 24 bottle wine cooler interior
  • How to Store Wine
  • How to Store Opened Wine
  • How Long Does Opened Wine Last For?
  • How to Store Opened Champagne
  • How Long Does Champagne Last?
  • Do You Really Need a Wine Fridge?


Wine Terms Glossary

Bookmark our new glossary of wine terminology so you always have a reliable resource to hand.

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Serving Wine

Different types of wine prefer different serving temperatures for them to be appreciated at their fullest. Learn how to serve wine like a sommelier with our serving guides.

Different wine serving temperatures
  • Perfect Wine Serving Temperatures
  • Why Do We Aerate Wine?
  • A Guide to Letting Wine Breathe
  • A Guide to Decanting Wine


Wine Tasting

Struggling to find that note of cinnamon the critic loved in your last bottle of Cab? Wine tasting is a personal experience but there are simple ways you can improve your skills.

Sommellier tasting red wine
  • How to Improve Your Wine Tasting
  • 14 Refreshing Palate Cleansers
  • Alcohol Guidelines & Tolerances
  • How to Take Better Wine Tasting Notes
  • Red Wine Tasting Guide
  • What is a Wine Flight?
  • How to Hold a Wine Glass Properly
  • Wine Tasting Etiquette Tips
  • 13 Amazing Wine Flight Ideas
  • How to Order the Wines in a Tasting


Wine Comparisons

Sometimes differences in wine varieties and the impact of winemaking techniques can be very subtle. Direct comparisons are the best way to highlight the distinctions.

  • Oaked vs Unoaked Wine
  • Port vs Sherry
  • Tawny vs Ruby Port
  • Pinot Grigio vs Pinot Noir
  • Malbec vs Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Sauvignon Blanc vs Pinot Grigio
  • Prosecco vs Moscato
  • Prosecco vs Champagne
  • Fortified vs Unfortified Wine
  • Cheap vs Expensive Wine
  • Champagne vs Sparkling Wine
friends doing a wine tasting


Wine Grapes

Learn about the most essential winemaking ingredient.

Sangiovese grapes growing in Montalcino
  • Most Popular Wine Grapes
  • Champagne Grapes
  • White Grapes
  • Grape Phylloxera
  • Famous Growing Regions
  • How Many Grapes Does it Take to Make Wine?



Wine Knowledge, Wine Storage

How to Store Wine After Opening [7 Essential Rules]

Wine Knowledge, Wine Refrigerators, Wine Storage

The 6 Tenets for Proper Wine Storage [How to Store Wine]

Red, White, Wine Storage

How Long Does Opened Wine Last? [Red & White Explained]

Vintage

What is a Wine Vintage? [Understanding Vintages]

Phylloxera

Grape Phylloxera and its Effect on the Wine Industry

Wine Regions

Argentinian Wine Region Guide [From Salta to Patagonia]

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