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Wine is one of the most enjoyable pursuits in
the world. Expand your wine knowledge with the
Great Wines Online! Wine Guide, which offers a wide variety of
wine education, wine information and wine
knowledge.
Wine Basics
Learn the basics of enjoying and understanding
wine in our primer for new wine lovers.
Wine Glossary
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D-H
I-O
P-S
T-Z
A comprehensive glossary of wine-tasting and
wine-making terminology.
Wine Types
The type of grape used in winemaking determines
the type of wine produced. Here's a guide to the
classic wine grape varietals grown around the
world.
Wine Serving
Many customs have accompanied wine drinking
through the years. None of them are meant to be
intimidating or stuffy. You too can learn how to
serve wine like a pro.
Wine Tasting
Here is a complete guide to mastering the art of tasting and comparing wines with friends
at home.
Wine Glasses
Picking the right wine glasses isn't easy when confronted with the bevy of wine glasses
on store shelves. Master the art of wine glasses here.
The History of Wine
The grape – where did it come from? How did
somebody figure out they could crush it, ferment
the juice, and come up with wine? Find out here.
Bordeaux Basics - FAQ
Perhaps the most famous wine region in the
world, France's Bordeaux region is renowned for
its intense red wines -- and its perplexing wine
laws. We attempt to demystify Bordeaux here.
Pinot Noir - History
Pinot Noir, named after the noble Pinot family
for the pine cone shape of its grape clusters,
has a twisted lineage.
The Cork!
The tradition of popping the cork. How did this
start? Why is cork used and who used it first?
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