Wine and Food No-Nos
All those rules you've always heard about wine--don't drink it with salad, or artichokes, or white shoes after Labor Day--don't really apply to the real world. Find out why.

Ports
"Wine geeks" are all about Vintage Port and they tend to ignore the Tawny Ports. But port-lovers know where the real action is. Read about it here.

Matching Wine and Food
We've got the guidelines on how to pair wine with food. Learn how to find wines that complement the four basic tastes--sourness, sweetness, bitterness and saltiness.

Tasting Wine
Learn how to use your sight, smell and--of course--taste to get the most out of your wine. Once you've mastered the art of swirling, sniffing and sipping, you'll be able to distinguish subtle nuances and start to appreciate a wine's complexity.

Grape Varieties
What makes a Chardonnay different from a Sauvignon Blanc? Check out some of the most popular grape varieties and their characteristics, so you'll have an idea of what your wine will taste like before you open the bottle.

Opening & Serving
You've picked out a wine and brought home a bottle--now what? Read here about proper serving temperatures, decanting, professional pouring technique, and what to do about--oh no!--broken corks.

Wine in Restaurants
Don't let a haughty sommelier intimidate you. You can order wine in restaurants with confidence and ease. Learn what to look for when the bottle arrives and you're facing that dreaded first taste test.

Shopping with Confidence
Those endless rows of bottles and foreign names may look scary, but have no fear. We'll tell you how to deal with wine merchants and find a trustworthy wine shop that meets your needs.

Reading the Label
Does a wine label look like gibberish to you? Learn how to interpret names, places and varieties so you'll know what's in the bottle before you buy it.