Here is where you’ll find some basic information on some popular styles of wine. If you’re just getting started, you’ll feel more comfortable once you’ve had a chance to review the previous sections, like Wine Tasting and Wine – The Big Picture.
Wines by Grape Variety
Wines made from different types of grapes, called grape varieties, share certain distinctive characteristics. You’ll find useful insights into some of the most popular below. Download the following documents:
- Chardonnay (Word doc)
- Sauvignon Blanc (Word doc)
- Riesling (Word doc)
- Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris (Word doc)
- Chenin Blanc (Word doc)
- Cabernet Sauvignon (Word doc)
- Merlot (Word doc)
- Pinot Noir (Word doc)
Wines by Region
Wines grown in different regions are influenced by the unique combination of climate, soil and topography found in each. Geography also has a distinctive influence on wine style. PDFs coming soon:
- Wine Regions of France (Word doc)
- Wine Regions of the U.S.A (Word doc)
- Wine Regions of the Southern Hemisphere (Word doc)
- Bordeaux, France (Word doc)
- Piedmont, Italy (Word doc)
- Spain (Word doc)
- Australia (Word doc)
Wines by Style
Some specialty wine styles are made by making changes to standard winemaking techniques. PDFs coming soon:
- Sparkling Wine (Word doc)
- Fortified Wine (Word doc)
- Dessert Wine (Word doc)
Wines Trends & More
There are all kinds of changes taking place in the wine world. Here are some of Marnie’s insights on various topics. PDFs coming soon:
- Screwcaps (Word doc)
- Wine Shopping Strategies (pdf)
- Gender Differences in Wine Shopping (Word doc)
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