Introductory Wine Course
This course takes you through the basic principles of the wine world. A perfect place to begin for a novice, a great refresher for the professional.

INTRODUCTORY COURSE
Intro to White Wines
White wine offers newcomers an excellent starting point for understanding how grape variety, climate, and winemaking tec...

INTRODUCTORY COURSE
Intro to Red Wines
Red wine derives its color, tannin structure, and much of its flavor from extended contact with grape skins during ferme...

INTRODUCTORY COURSE
Old World Wines
Old World wine refers to wines produced in regions with centuries-old winemaking traditions, primarily across Europe, th...

INTRODUCTORY COURSE
New World Wines
New World wine comes from regions outside traditional European winemaking areas, primarily in the Americas, Australia, N...

INTRODUCTORY COURSE
Wine Geography
Geography fundamentally shapes every aspect of wine production, from which grape varieties can ripen successfully to the...

INTRODUCTORY COURSE
Great Producers
Certain wine producers have achieved legendary status through decades or centuries of exceptional quality, consistency, ...

INTRODUCTORY COURSE
More on Chardonnay
Chardonnay's global dominance stems from its remarkable adaptability and responsiveness to winemaking technique, making ...

INTRODUCTORY COURSE
Pinot Noir Primer
Pinot Noir stands as one of wine's most challenging and rewarding varieties, demanding specific conditions and careful h...

INTRODUCTORY COURSE
On Bordeaux Grapes
Bordeaux's reputation rests on the complementary relationship between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, two varieties that ...