The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Wine

From developing your taste to perfect pairings, we got you.

The Wide World of Wine - From developing your palate to pairing with the right foods, the wide world of wine can seem a bit overwhelming to budding connoisseurs. Read our beginner's guide and you’ll gain an understanding and confidence about purchasing your favorite vinos. Cheers! By Patrice Peck(Photo: Hero Images/Corbis)

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The Wide World of Wine - From developing your palate to pairing with the right foods, the wide world of wine can seem a bit overwhelming to budding connoisseurs. Read our beginner's guide and you’ll gain an understanding and confidence about purchasing your favorite vinos. Cheers! By Patrice Peck(Photo: Hero Images/Corbis)

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The Wide World of Wine

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Red Wine

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White Wine

Rosé Wine - There are two ways rosé is typically made. The pink and orange colored wines are produced by removing the skins from black grapes before processing. On the other hand, some rosés are made by blending white and red wines together. Expect both dry and sweet flavors from this still wine.(Photo: kati/imageBROKER/Corbis)

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Rosé Wine

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Sweetness Levels

Primary Fruit Flavors - Wines are usually identified through primary fruit flavors. Some wines, like Pinot Noir and Merlot, have dominant red fruit flavors, such as cherry or raspberry. Other wine varieties, like Malbec and Shiraz, contain dark fruit flavors such as black currant or plum. Identifying fruit flavors in a wine can help you better determine and define your preferences.(Photo: Thinkstock Images/Getty Images)

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Primary Fruit Flavors

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Tastes

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Food Pairing: Regional

Food Pairing: Bitter + Fat - High tannin wines and fatty foods elevate one another, making for a pretty mouthwatering meal. The classic steak and red wine pairing is the perfect example of this.(Photo: Image Source/Corbis)

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Food Pairing: Bitter + Fat

Cut Back on Sugar and Salt - Cutting back on sugar and salt will help reduce the appearance of cellulite because sugar stays in our skin cells and expands it; salt retains water and makes us look bigger with bloating.  (Photo: Viel/photocuisine/Corbis)

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Food Pairing: Acid + Fat

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