Wine Education

Knowing the finer points about wine can be a complicated matter, with its nuances befuddling even long-time enthusiasts. This section has the tools to help you better appreciate vino by making it less mystifying and more enjoyable.

How Wine is Made
Still Wine, White Wine, Red Wine, Blush Wine, Sparkling Wine, Dessert Wine...

Glossary
What is the meaning of Teinturier? Learn about wine terminology.

Food & wine pairing
Which wine goes best with Venison? Get a clue.

Varietals
Cabernet vs. Syrah, Chardonnay vs. Riesling. Take a refresher course in varietals.

Rating system
Now, what exactly does 13/20 mean? Our rating system explained.

Bottle sizes
How many bottles are you really getting?

WINE 101
Wine Fundamentals DVD
Does your friends and family's understanding of oenology extend only to "this one appears to be red; that one white?" Then they need this easy DVD primer.

More Wine Features

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TOP 10 BRUNCH WINES

Toast the weekend and warmer weather with one of these affordably priced bottles, including a crisp cava, a dry rosé and a sweet Moscato.

TOP 10 FRUIT BEERS

Made with real, fresh fruit using traditional brewing techniques, these refreshing beers are packed full of thirst-quenching flavor.