Learn about wine
We'd like everyone to know as much as possible about wine. Knowledge is power! There is a wealth of free background information on just about everything to do with wine here. Take your pick from the topics below!
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Drinking wine
There is no substitute for practical experience – especially when it comes to wine. Here are our tips on how to get started, from how to taste to how to choose a wine glass.
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Wine vocabulary
Sound like a pro. Wine tasting and winemaking have their own language. Here's your insider guide to the jargon. Note how many terms there are.
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Vintages
Growing seasons vary enormously from year to year. Here's your free guide to the most relevant vintages in the most significant regions. We think these brief descriptions are more useful than a numerical score.
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Food matching
For many people, one of the most challenging aspects of wine is knowing how to match food and wine. Here are some useful insider tips, of which the most important is: don't worry!
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Regional wine websites
A collection of the web's most useful sites about specific wine regions.
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Books
Books written or edited by Jancis Robinson and Julia Harding MW are invaluable learning guides and make great gifts.