An Understanding of Wine

Join Jancis on a journey through the world of wine, from its fascinating history to practical tips on wine tasting and choosing the perfect bottle for any occasion.

• For wine novices and aficionados alike
• Understand tasting and its terminology
• Learn about the different regions and grapes
• Discover the top 10 wine myths
• Pair the perfect wine with your meal
• Learn to read a wine bottle label

• An Understanding of Wine Introduction
• Wine’s vital statistics​
• How to taste​
• The perfect glass​
• Top 10 wine myths​
• How the world of wine has changed​
• How is climate change affecting wine?
• Grape varieties​
• Classic regions
• Lesser-known regions
• Reading the label
• Choosing a bottle​
• Top 10 ways to pick the right bottle​
• Growing grapes​
• How wine is made
• Vintages
• Fizz
• Wine hardware
• Food and wine pairing
• Organic and biodynamic wines
• Natural and orange wines​
• Sustainability in winemaking
• The language and price of wine​
• Investing in wine​
• Top 10 wine tips​
• Learning more about wine​
• Bonus: your questions answered​