Wine 101
Learn the core fundamentals of wine along with tasting techniques you can put to use. Get wine style recommendations to train your palate!
Welcome to Wine 101
Course Introduction
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Chapter Introduction
What is Wine?
The Definition of Wine
What is a Vintage?
Wine Grapes vs. Table Grapes
Vitis vinifera
Wine Production
Decoding a Wine Label
Bonus Video: The Science of Wine
Chapter Introduction
The Main Styles of Wine
Sparkling Wine
Light-Bodied White Wine
Full-Bodied White Wine
Rosé Wine
Aromatic White Wine
Light-Bodied Red Wine
Medium-Bodied Red Wine
Full-Bodied Red Wine
Dessert & Fortified Wine
Chapter Introduction
The Major Wine Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Syrah
Grenache
Tempranillo
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Online Wine Grape Resource
Chapter Introduction
Wine Regions of the World
How Climate affects Wine
How Soils affect Wine
France
Italy
Spain
USA
Argentina and Chile
Australia and New Zealand
South Africa
Germany
Online Wine Region Resource
Chapter Introduction
How to Taste Wine
Recap: How to Taste Wine
Step 1: Look
Color of Wine
Step 2: Smell
Step 2: Smell (cont.)
Step 3: Taste
Video: What are Tannins?
Step 3: Taste (cont.)
Step 4: Think
Bonus Video: Sweetness in Wine