Wine 101 is the wine education department of our site. It will help you get a handle on wine through a series of wine tastings and articles.

To make things easy for new wine drinkers, we talk about red and white wines as being one of eight Wine 101 styles. Below you'll find a series of wine tastings to help you learn which style of wine you like best. Once you know your favorite style, you can search our wine reviews section to find more wines in that style to try.

In each tasting, you’ll drink two wines, made in two different styles. You will also learn about important wine words and concepts, and be introduced to the world’s most popular wine grapes and the wine that is made from them.

Wine 101 - Basic Information

• About Wine 101 Styles
• How to Taste Wine
• Where to Buy Wine
• Organize a Wine Tasting Party
• Wine Bottle Openers
• Wine Glasses
• Options for Wine Storage & Preservation
• Building a Home Wine Cellar

Wine 101 - Learn Your Favorite Style with Our Wine Tasting Course

• Read Before the Tastings
• Wine Tasting #1 – Wine 101 style – Bold and Smooth red wine
• Wine Tasting #2 – Wine 101 style – Smooth and Earthy red wine
• Wine Tasting #3 – Wine 101 style – Earthy and Fruity red wine
• Wine Tasting #4 – Wine 101 style – Rich and Soft white wine
• Wine Tasting #5 – Wine 101 style – Soft and Sleek white wine
• Wine Tasting #6 – Wine 101 style – Crisp and Sleek white wine