The Basics of Wine Tasting, chapter 1First, the Body
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 franc
Bordeaux's elegant parent grape with herbaceous charm and silky sophistication
Gamay
The juicy, fun-loving grape that makes Beaujolais the ultimate crowd-pleaser!
Malbec
From forgotten French grape to Argentina's superstar wine
Merlot
The velvet charmer that makes Bordeaux blends sing and newcomers fall in love with red wine.
Step 3
Master this chapter
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