Wine for Beginners

What Does “Texture” Mean in Wine? Rough, plush, gritty soft, silky—we know what texture means in day-to-day life, but what do these words mean when we apply them to wine? Here's your primer.
What Does “Freshness” Mean in Wine? Wine experts often toss around terms that sound vague or undefined, and “freshness” is often among them. So what does it really mean for your wine?
Six Quick and Easy Tips for Navigating Restaurant Wine Lists Like a Pro Ordering wine in front of an audience at a restaurant can be a nerve-wracking situation. Here are six ways to choose right and get the most for your money.
Skin-Contact White Wines, a.k.a. Orange Wine for Beginners Skin-contact white wines, commonly called orange wines, seemed a fad. But this centuries-old technique and its unique, unusual bottlings are here to stay.
Learn the Five S’s of Wine Tasting Wine tasting can feel like an intimidating process. We cut through the confusion and break down the five steps you need to evaluate a pour.