Selecting a Wine
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"Wine is the juice of the grape."
When selecting a wine it is important to understand some basic elements that affect its taste including: row of wine glasses

• The type of grape used
• Ripeness of the grape when harvested
• Soil type
•  Climate of the vineyard
• Health of the vines
• Processing techniques
• Storage and bottling
• Age

How to Read a Wine Label
Wine labels from around the world vary. Each wine producing country has its own unique criteria and legal requirements for identifying wine. In general, most wine labels will provide you with the following information:

• Varietal or kind of grape used
• Producer or vineyard
• Vintage/dating
• Geographic region grown or origin of the grape
• Producer and bottler of the wine
• Specific vineyard identification
•  Alcohol content

There are thousands of different wines produced around the globe. Most wines can be placed in one of these categories.

Generic Wines
These wines are labeled with the name of one of the famous wine producing regions of the world. Examples include:

Proprietary Wines
These wines have their own private trade marked name that is created to build brand image. Examples include:

Varietal Wines
These wines are named after a particular type of grape from which it is principally or exclusively produced. The grapes make wines that have an easily recognizable taste.