Learn about wine

At TradingGrapes, we believe wine should be easy to understand, enjoyable to explore, and simple to share. Our Learn About Wine hub is packed with guides on everything from iconic producers and investment-grade bottles to practical tips on storage, cellaring, and drink windows. Whether you’re just starting out or expanding a serious collection, this is your place to learn about wine—with blogs, videos, and even Spotify episodes to take on the go.

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Learn about wine

Albert Mann Grand Cru Riesling 2021 (Alsace): A Benchmark Expression of Terroir
January 3, 2026
Alsace is one of the world’s great Riesling regions, combining cool continental conditions, long growing seasons, and exceptional vineyard sites. The 2021 Albert Mann Grand Cru Riesling showcases everything the region does best - purity of fruit, driving acidity, and a strong sense of place shaped by slope, soil, and biodynamic farming. This piece explores why Alsace Riesling deserves a place alongside Germany’s finest and why Albert Mann remains a benchmark producer for terroir-driven wines.
Sorrenberg Summer Release: The 2024 Chardonnay & 2025 Sauvignon Blanc–Semillon Blend
December 27, 2025
Sorrenberg’s summer releases are among the most tightly held allocations in Australian wine, and the 2024 Chardonnay and 2025 Sauvignon Blanc–Semillon show exactly why. Farmed biodynamically and produced in tiny quantities, these wines balance power, freshness, and precision with remarkable clarity. This piece explores what makes Sorrenberg so sought after, how each wine is built, and why collectors continue to scramble for every release.
Veuve Ambal: The Crémant Producer You Should Know (Especially If You Love Champagne)
December 23, 2025
Veuve Ambal is Burgundy’s most recognisable Crémant producer, crafting traditional-method sparkling wines that rival Champagne in style but not in price. Made from classic varieties like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Crémant de Bourgogne offers familiar citrus, brioche, and fine mousse - without the prestige-driven premium. This guide explores who Veuve Ambal is, why Crémant delivers such strong value, and which cuvées are worth knowing if you love Champagne.
Domaine Gérard Julien & Fils Echezeaux Grand Cru 2022
December 16, 2025
Echezeaux is one of Burgundy’s most recognisable Grand Cru names, sitting between Vosne-Romanée and Clos de Vougeot in the heart of the Côte de Nuits. While the vineyard is often associated with the region’s most expensive bottles, it also offers a more attainable path into Grand Cru Burgundy. This piece explores the site’s history, the Julien family’s four-generation legacy, and why the balanced 2022 vintage deserves serious attention from collectors.
2024 Le Battistelle ‘Montesei’ Soave Classico DOC — why this humble Italian white deserves a spot in your cellar
November 27, 2025
Soave might just be one of Italy's most misunderstood wines. For years, it was lumped into the 'cheap and cheerful' camp—the kind of easy white poured by the carafe in every trattoria. But real Soave, particularly from the Classico zone, can rival some of the world's most elegant whites. Le Battistelle's 2024 'Montesei' proves exactly that: hillside vineyards, volcanic soils, and extended ripening create bright acidity, mineral tension, and that signature almond complexity.
Domaine du Bouchot Pouilly-Fumé MCMLV 2021 – Smoke, Soil & Sauvignon Blanc at its finest
November 19, 2025
When most people think of Sauvignon Blanc, they picture New Zealand's gooseberry-zipped, passionfruit-packed style. But long before that, the grape was thriving in France's Loire Valley, where it expresses something totally different—more mineral, more restrained, and often more complex. Domaine du Bouchot's 2021 Pouilly-Fumé MCMLV captures this perfectly: smoky nose, vibrant palate, and nutty depth from organic and biodynamic farming that was pioneering before it was cool.
What wine and halloween have in common
October 29, 2025
Halloween and wine might seem like strange bedfellows—one's full of ghosts and ghouls, the other full of grapes and barrels—but they share something deeper: transformation, mystery, and the art of the unseen. Both celebrate what happens away from the light, whether it's fermentation in a cellar or legends whispered under candlelight. From dead yeast cells giving wine life through autolysis, to the thrill of hunting rare allocations, here's what wine and Halloween really have in common.
The story behind d’Arenberg “The Dead Arm”: when disease creates greatness
October 28, 2025
In the world of wine, we tend to think of perfect vineyards producing perfect fruit. But sometimes it's the struggle that creates greatness. d'Arenberg's The Dead Arm Shiraz—one of Australia's most iconic reds and a Langton's Classified wine—is a literal reference to a vine disease that concentrates all resources into fewer bunches, creating smaller yields with deeper flavour, thicker skins, and more intensity. It's proof that beauty can come from hardship.
The 2022 Dal Zotto Col Fondo Prosecco: Made in the traditional method
October 11, 2025
When most people think of Prosecco, they picture something bright, fruity, and easy-drinking. But the Dal Zotto family, pioneers of Australian Prosecco, prove it can be so much more with their 2022 Col Fondo. Made using the traditional method and bottled without disgorgement, this hazy Prosecco offers texture, savouriness, and depth that harks back to Italy's ancestral roots—showing just how complex this grape can be.

Frequently asked questions

Our blogs are designed to make wine knowledge approachable and fun. You’ll find everything from wine investment blogs and producer deep-dives to practical wine guides on storage, tasting, and cellaring. We cut through the jargon so you can learn about wine with confidence.

Wine is more than a drink—it’s history, culture, and craftsmanship in every glass. We’re passionate about wine education because understanding the story behind each bottle makes every sip more enjoyable and every collection more meaningful.

Right here at TradingGrapes. Our Learn About Wine page is your hub for blogs, videos, and podcasts—covering everything from how to start a wine collection to the stories behind iconic producers. Whether you prefer to read, watch, or listen, we’ve got you covered.

Expect practical tips (like how to cellar wine properly), fascinating stories from world-class producers, and insights into wine as an investment. Each blog is written to give you knowledge you can use straight away—whether that’s choosing your next bottle or planning your collection.

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Absolutely. You’ll find a link to our Spotify below our blogs, so you can learn while you commute, cook, or sip a glass of your favourite wine.

They’re for everyone: curious beginners searching for the best wine blogs, passionate collectors building cellars, and seasoned investors looking for fresh insights. If you want to understand wine better—and have fun doing it—you’re in the right place.

We’d love to hear from you! If there’s a region, style, or producer you’d like us to cover, just let us know—we’re always expanding our content based on what our community wants to learn.

Not at all. Our content is written for every level—from those looking for a simple wine guide to seasoned collectors refining their knowledge.

We regularly update our blog with fresh articles, seasonal insights, and producer spotlights—so there’s always something new to explore. Think of TradingGrapes as your trusted source for wine education online.