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Everything you need to start your wine journey. Learn about wine types, how to read labels, tasting basics, and storage tips.
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Printable Templates
Professional tasting note templates to track your wine experiences. Perfect for tastings, events, or building your wine journal.
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Quick Reference Guide
At-a-glance pairing recommendations for every occasion. Hang it on your fridge or keep it in your kitchen for instant pairing help.
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Step-by-step guide with photos. Corkscrews, decanters, glassware.
Understand French, Spanish, Italian, and New World labels.
Optimal serving temps, storage conditions, aging potential.
How to shop smart, value wines, when to splurge.
In-depth guides to the grape varieties from Spanish-speaking wine regions
Argentina's Signature Grape
Originally from France (Cahors), Malbec found its true home in Argentina's Mendoza region. High-altitude vineyards (3,000-5,000 ft) produce exceptional fruit concentration.
Key Regions: Mendoza (Luján de Cuyo, Uco Valley), Salta
Color: Deep purple to inky black
Aromas: Blackberry, plum, black cherry, violet, chocolate
Palate: Full-bodied, velvety tannins, dark fruit, mocha
Finish: Long, smooth, hints of smoke and leather
Full-bodied
Velvety, medium-high
Medium
Grilled ribeye, Argentine asado, braised short ribs, empanadas, aged manchego, dark chocolate
Spain's Noble Red
Spain's most planted red grape, Tempranillo ("little early one") ripens early and thrives in Spain's continental climate. Known as Tinto Fino in Ribera del Duero.
Key Regions: Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Toro, Penedès
Color: Ruby red to garnet
Aromas: Red cherry, strawberry, tobacco, leather, vanilla (oak)
Palate: Medium-bodied, balanced, red fruit, earthy notes
Finish: Medium-long, savory, dried herbs
Medium to medium-full
Medium, silky
Medium-high
Lamb chops, roasted vegetables, chorizo, paella, aged sheep's milk cheese, tomato-based dishes
Chile's Lost Bordeaux Grape
Originally from Bordeaux, Carménère nearly went extinct in France after phylloxera. Rediscovered in Chile in 1994, where it was mistaken for Merlot for over a century.
Key Regions: Colchagua Valley, Maipo Valley, Rapel Valley
Color: Deep ruby to purple
Aromas: Black fruit, green bell pepper, herbs, cocoa
Palate: Medium to full-bodied, smooth, herbal notes
Finish: Medium-long, spicy, peppery
Medium-full
Soft, supple
Medium
Roasted vegetables, herb-crusted chicken, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto, green peppercorn sauce
Bold, tannic, blackberry notes
Aromatic white, floral, crisp
Crisp, mineral, seafood-friendly
Fruit-forward, spicy, versatile
Fresh, tropical, herbaceous
Robust, earthy, age-worthy