Red wine
Usually made with dark grape skins, red wine can range from light and silky to deep, tannic, and powerful.
Red grapesWine without the stiff collar
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White wine
Usually made without skin contact, white wine often emphasizes citrus, orchard fruit, flowers, herbs, minerals, and acidity.
White grapesRose
Pink wine made with limited skin contact. It can be bone-dry, fruity, savory, simple, or serious.
Pair roseSparkling
Bubbles can be crisp, creamy, fruity, yeasty, dry, sweet, cheap, or luxurious depending on method and region.
Learn termsOrange wine
White grapes fermented with skin contact, often giving texture, tea-like notes, and savory complexity.
Taste betterDessert wine
Sweet wines that can be balanced by acidity, bitterness, bubbles, or fortified strength.
Match dessertThe four structure words that matter most
| Term | What it means | How to notice it |
|---|---|---|
| Acidity | Freshness and mouthwatering lift. | Does your mouth water after a sip? |
| Tannin | Drying grip, mostly in reds. | Do your gums feel dry or textured? |
| Body | The weight of the wine. | Does it feel light, medium, or rich? |
| Sweetness | Sugar you can taste. | Does it taste dry, off-dry, sweet, or dessert-like? |
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