Vino! Wine Guide: Wine Education & Information

Wine Knowledge 101: The Basics of Wine
Learn the basics of enjoying and understanding wine in our primer for new wine lovers.

Wine Dictionary: A Glossary of Wine Terms
A comprehensive glossary of wine-tasting and wine-making terminology.

Types of Wine: Red Wines and White Wines of the World
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.

Serving Wine
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 Party Guide
Ever wanted to host your own wine tasting party? 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. And trying to keep those crystal clear glasses crystal clear can be a maddening experience, too. 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
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. (part 1 of 3)

Bordeaux FAQ
All your questions about Bordeaux are answered with our Bordeaux FAQ! (part 2 of 3)

Buying Bordeaux Futures
What are wine futures, and how can you buy the sought-after Bordeaux futures? (part 3 of 3)

A Brief History of Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir, named after the noble Pinot family for the pine cone shape of its grape clusters, has a twisted lineage.

Champagne Explained
We help you understand the venerable sparkling wine from France.

Put a Cork in It!
The tradition of popping the cork. How did this start? Why is cork used and who used it first?