Wine has its own language. But behind the technical terms hide simple ideas. When you understand what tannin, terroir, decanting and vintages mean, wine becomes much more fun to choose and drink.
Taste structure and technique
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Taste structure
What is tannin?
The astringent sensation in red wine. What it is, where it comes from and which wines have a lot or little.
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Technique
What is decanting?
Why does the sommelier pour the wine into a decanter? Which wines benefit from it — and for how long?
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Wine production
What is terroir?
Soil, climate and vineyard location — why the same grape variety tastes different from vineyard to vineyard.
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Vintages and storage
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