Breaking Down a Wine Label
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Breaking Down a Wine Label

Breaking Down a Wine Label: The Case of the Missing Grape Variety

What does the grape variety name on a wine mean, and why do some bottles not list one?

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WSET FAQs
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WSET FAQs

WSET FAQs

Frequently asked questions about this program, what it means, and who it can benefit!

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How We Talk About Wine
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How We Talk About Wine

How We Talk About Wine

How the language we use to communicate the experience of tasting wine has changed over time.

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Talking About Wine
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Talking About Wine

Talking About Wine

The language that we use to communicate about wine has changed over time, and continues to do so as diversity grows within the wine-lover community.

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Basque Beverages
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Basque Beverages

Basque Beverages

Explore the unique history, style, grapes, and culture of the Basque country.

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The Fault in our Wines
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The Fault in our Wines

The Fault in our Wines

Wine faults can rear their head an time you open a bottle. Learn how to recognize the difference between a “bad” bottle and a bottle that you might just not like the flavor of.

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Spontaneous Fermentation
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Spontaneous Fermentation

Spontaneous Fermentation

Fermentation may seem like a magical process, but often it is highly-controlled by the use of commercially produced, predictable yeasts. Some winemakers are looking to change that by letting the natural micro-organisms in the environment take the driver’s seat.

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Long Island AVA
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Long Island AVA

Long Island AVA

Spanning across both the North Fork and South Fork, the stellar Long Island AVA stands out because of its soil, its climate, and the unceasing drive of the individuals who have devoted their lives to working the land and creating distinctive and impressive wines.

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Judgement of Paris
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Judgement of Paris

Judgement of Paris

How an innocuous wine tasting in a Paris hotel conference room changed the world.

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New Grapes, New Wines!
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New Grapes, New Wines!

New Grapes, New Wines!

Chances are you’re familiar with the standard wine grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah, Pinot Grigio, and the rest.

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Barolo
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Barolo

Barolo

The area of Barolo is small compared to other wine regions. The grape from which it is made, Nebbiolo, is finicky.

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Learning to Love Wine
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Learning to Love Wine

Learning to Love Wine

Does one drink wine in a cozy, wood paneled old pub? Surrounded by flower boxes at a sidewalk cafe?

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