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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.

Two people cheering with a glass of Champagne and a glass of Prosecco

Champagne vs Prosecco: What’s the Difference?

Champagne vs Prosecco: how the two most popular sparkling wines differ in region, grapes, method, taste and price, plus food pairings and how to choose.

Glasses of wine served with slices of tiramisu and chocolate truffles

A Guide to Dessert Wine

Discover dessert wine, from Sauternes, Tokaji and ice wine to Port and Moscato d’Asti: how sweet wines are made, the best styles to try and what to serve with them.

Two glasses of mulled wine with orange slices and cinnamon sticks

Mulled Wine Recipe: How to Make It at Home

An easy mulled wine recipe with the best wine to use, step-by-step instructions, tips for the perfect batch and simple variations, from white mulled wine to an alcohol-free version.

An open bottle of red wine with its cork and a corkscrew on a wooden table

How Long Does Wine Last Once Opened?

How long does wine last once opened? Find out how many days each style keeps, from sparkling and white to red, fortified and bag-in-box, plus simple tips to make an open bottle last longer.

Line-up of 6 glasses of fortified wines for a tasting

How Fortified Wine Is Made

How is fortified wine made? From fermentation and fortification to ageing and blending, here’s a clear step-by-step guide.

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.

Red grapes being picked up by winemaker during maceration

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.