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WINE 101
Learn About Wine

Wine might seem complex, but it doesn't have to be. Our Wine 101 guide is filled with a variety of resources to help you build out your personal wine education. We hope you will enjoy sipping it all in.

GET TO KNOW THE GRAPES

We’ve complied details about some of your favorite (and lesser known) red wine grape varietals and white wine grapes.

get to know white wine grapes
get to know red wine grapes

Sustainable Wine 101

What’s the difference between Organic, Biodynamic and Natural wines? How can you become a more sustainable wine lover? Read More…

Recycling Corks is a great way to be a sustainable wine lover.

9 Ways to Become a Sustainable Wine Lover

Napa Valley Wine Tasting Vacation

Leisure with a Purpose. Agritourism: Vineyard & Farm Experiences

Wine Grapes

Breaking down your eco-friendly wine options

ALL SUSTAINABLE WINE ARTICLES

WINE 101 VIDEOS

Why are there so many different sizes of wine glasses? What’s the difference between Prosecco and Champagne? All this and more in our Wine 101 videos.

MORE WINE 101 VIDEOS

MORE Wine 101

What are the best resources for shopping for wine online?

Beyond the Wine Aisle. Strategies to Discover New Wines. 

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Getting back to Basics. How to Taste Wine

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Wine Corks vs Screw Caps: Pros and Cons

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Wine Regions to Visit this Year

Brotherhood Winery

Historic American Wineries Every Wine Lover Should Visit

Wine Gifts - The Ultimate gifts for wine lovers

The Ultimate Gift Guide for Wine Lovers

wine gift giving

Tips for Wine Gift Giving

Uncorking the truth about sulfites in wine

wine for beer drinkers

Wine for Beer Drinkers…or beers for wine lovers

5 easy ways to open wine without corkscrew

How To Open Wine Without A Corkscrew

Summer Wines, Indulge in the Delight of Summer’s Whites

AVAs in the United States

What is an AVA & Why Should you Care?

All Wine 101 Articles
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BEYOND THE VINES

Know Before You Go: Serious Travel Tips

Things to do in the summer in Telluride

Seriously FUN Things to do in Telluride in Summer

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where to stay in barolo wine country

Where to Stay in Alba: A cheat sheet to visiting Barolo

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Planning a visit to Costa Rica? The beaches in Guanacaste are a prime a spot. Where to stay? See Carpe Travel's review of Las Catalinas, a small beach town on the Pacific Coast.

Pura Vida in Las Catalinas, Costa Rica

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Places to Take Kids in Colorado (before they grow up)

21 Places to Take Kids in Colorado (before they grow up)

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Family Friendly Hotels in Phoenix

Five Family Friendly Hotels in Phoenix

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