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Lifestyles: Wine Basics

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Wine Types (varietals)
Varietals are wines that are named after their grape variety rather than by the region where the grapes are grown. Varietals are generally non-European wines.
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About Appellations
Appellation refers to the region where a variety of wine’s grape is grown. Most European wines are appellations.
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Drinking and Serving
  • Tasting
    Varietals are wines that are named after their grape variety rather than by the region where the grapes are grown. Varietals are generally non-European wines.
  • Stemware
    Learn about wine glasses and stemware appropriate to each wine varietal, including Vindel and Grand Sommelier.
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Selecting Wine
  • Labels
    Would it surprise you to learn that wine labels are more than just a hodgepodge of marketing information? There's a real system at play, and to get the most from your wine drinking experience, you'll want to learn it.
  • Ratings Explained
    Here are three reputable rating systems to help you make your wine selection.
  • How to...
    All about picking great wines.
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