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Wine can be confusing and overwhelming. So if you don’t know where to start, you’re at the right place.

Explore our guides to help you learn about the world of wine and demystify this beast step by step. Here you will learn how to make wine, explore the different styles of wine and how to read wine labels, along with tips and advice on how to navigate wines.

How Sparkling Wine Is Made

How is sparkling wine made? From base wine and second fermentation to dosage, here’s a clear step-by-step guide.

A bottle of rosé wine and two wine glasses, on a table in a garden

How Rosé Wine Is Made

How is rosé wine made? From short skin contact to fermentation and bottling, here’s a clear step-by-step guide.

How White Wine Is Made

How is white wine made? From early harvesting and pressing to fermentation, ageing, and bottling, here’s a clear step-by-step guide.

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How Red Wine Is Made

How is red wine made? From grape harvest and skin contact to fermentation, ageing, and bottling, here’s a clear step-by-step guide.

Is Wine Vegan? A Guide to Vegetarian and Vegan Wine

Is wine vegan? While grapes are plant-based, some wines use animal products during winemaking. Here’s how to tell if a wine is vegan or vegetarian.

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Sustainable, Organic, Biodynamic and Natural Wine: What’s the Difference?

Curious about sustainable, organic, biodynamic or natural wine? Here’s a clear, friendly guide to what each term means, how they differ, and how to spot them on a label.

How to Tell If a Wine Is Bad (or Faulty)

Not sure whether your wine has gone off? From cork taint to oxidation, heat damage and unexpected fizz, this guide breaks down the most common wine faults and how to recognise them with confidence.

How to Taste Wine Properly

Want to taste wine like a pro? In this guide, discover the simple steps to tasting wine properly – from observing colour to recognising aromas and flavours.

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How to Serve Wine Properly

Learn how to serve wine properly with our easy guide – from glassware and pouring tips to how and when to open and decant each style.

How to Choose Your Wine Glasses

Wondering which wine glass to use? Here’s a simple guide to the best glass shapes for every type of wine – from crisp whites to bold reds and sparkling wines.