Wine Education and Tips
A vintage is the year the grapes were harvested. Weather makes each year different, so "good years" exist. We explain what vintage means and how to choose.
Wine labels follow different rules in the Old World and New World. We explain what's on the label — and why the back label matters in Japan.
Tannin, body, acidity — the three words that describe how a wine tastes. Learn them and you'll read wine descriptions and back labels with confidence.
The difference between red, white, rosé and sparkling comes down to the grapes and how they're made. We explain each, plus how to choose for the occasion.
New to wine? We cover the four types (red, white, rosé, sparkling), how to choose by taste and food, and the basics of serving — plus tips for your first bottle.
