The Basics of Wine Tasting, chapter 5Alcohol: Cool or Not Cool?
Step 1
Taste and rate your wines
In this chapter, you'll get to taste 3 wines. Each time, add your tasting notes and share them with other Tasters.
Step 2
Discover all their secrets
Behind every wine lies a story. Learn simply and without fuss with our guides and fact sheets.
Learn all about the topic
While you savour every sip, learn to master the topic by reading our simple yet comprehensive guides.
Grape varieties to know
Read our fact sheets to learn all about the grape varieties we're featuring this month.
Cabernet sauvignon
The king of red grapes, bold and structured with flavors that improve with age.
Grenache
The sun-loving superstar behind the world's most generous, fruit-forward wines
Merlot
The velvet charmer that makes Bordeaux blends sing and newcomers fall in love with red wine.
Mourvèdre
The wild, dark heart of Mediterranean wines with untamed character.
Pinot noir
The heartbreak grape that rewards patience with unmatched elegance and complexity
Step 3
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