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The Wine Guide

Original, authoritative guides to the world's great wines

Comprehensive guides to grape varieties, wine regions and the knowledge that transforms casual drinking into genuine understanding. Independent and ad-free.

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Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Noir Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Riesling Syrah / Shiraz Malbec Nebbiolo Sangiovese Tempranillo Grenache Pinot Grigio / Gris Viognier Gewürztraminer Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Noir Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Riesling Syrah / Shiraz Malbec Nebbiolo Sangiovese Tempranillo Grenache Pinot Grigio / Gris Viognier Gewürztraminer Merlot

01 / Grape Varieties

Grape Varieties

Comprehensive profiles of the world's most important wine grapes — flavour, food pairings and key regions.

Red Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

The world's most widely planted red grape variety

Red Grape Variety

The heartbreak grape — and the world's most seductive red

White Grape Variety

The world's most versatile and widely planted white grape

White Grape Variety

The connoisseur's white grape — precision, longevity, unmatched range

02 / Wine Regions

Wine Regions

Expert guides to the terroir, traditions and producers that define the world's great wine regions.

France's most prestigious wine region and the world's finest Cabernet-based wines

The pinnacle of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, where terroir reigns supreme

The world's definitive sparkling wine region, celebrating life's finest moments

Italy's heartland producing world-renowned Brunello di Montalcino and elegant Chianti Classico

Spain's most prestigious wine region producing elegant age-worthy Tempranillo-based wines

California's premier wine region producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and renowned Chardonnay

03 / Wine Guides

Wine Guides

From how wine is made to how to taste it — guides that deepen your understanding.

Food and Wine Pairing — The Complete Guide

The principles behind matching wine to food

How to Taste Wine — The Systematic Approach

The professional tasting method explained for every level

Units in a Bottle of Wine — The Complete Guide

How many units are in a bottle, a glass, a can?

Understanding Terroir — What It Is and Why It Matters

The most important and most debated concept in wine