The Verivine library
Free articles, guides and maps. Learn at your own pace, then test yourself with the quiz.
A wine reminder for every enthusiast
We all need them. Why the more voices in wine education, the merrier, and why your own passion is the best place to start.
Trendy wine… falling out of style?
Does wine have to be trendy to be worthwhile? The risks we take as a young wine market, and what to do instead.
1970, Today
Fisher, Child, Beard, and their culinary revolution, and why today's sourdough, farm-to-table and house party revival feels so familiar.
How to read a wine label
Producer, region, vintage and grape: what each part of the label tells you.
Old World vs. New World
How tradition, climate and labeling rules differ between Europe and the rest of the world.
What is terroir?
Soil, slope, sun and people, and why the same grape tastes different in different places.
Understanding tannin
That drying feeling in red wine: where it comes from and why it matters with food.
Australia
History, climate, key grapes and five regions to know, from Barossa Valley Shiraz to Tasmanian sparkling wine.
New Zealand
A late start, a cool maritime climate and six regions to know, from Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to Central Otago Pinot Noir.
Tasting at home
Look, swirl, smell, sip, reflect: a five-step method for noticing more in every glass.
Food & wine pairing basics
Six simple rules for matching weight, acidity and flavor.
Storing and serving
Temperatures, glassware and how long an open bottle keeps.
France
Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, the Loire, the Rhône and beyond.
Italy
From Piedmont in the north to Sicily in the south.
Spain & Portugal
Rioja, Ribera del Duero, the Douro Valley and more.
How well do you know wine?
Eight quick questions, with a short explanation after each answer.