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.

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 👇

Learn about wine

Chateau d'Yquem vertical tasting
July 5, 2025
Ever tilted your glass and thought, 'Is this wine still good?' The colour might be trying to tell you. Before you even take a sip, wine can reveal a lot about its age just by how it looks in the glass. Your wine's changing hues tell a fascinating story of time and development.
Close-up photo of Italian wine bottles with DOCG and DOC quality classification seals
June 28, 2025
If you've ever seen DOCG on an Italian wine label and wondered what those letters mean, you've spotted Italy's highest wine classification. This prestigious designation guarantees strict quality standards, from grape varieties to production methods. Discover why DOCG wines represent the pinnacle of Italian winemaking excellence.
Vietti Moscato d'Asti wine bottle with traditional Italian label showing floral botanical design
June 22, 2025
If you've ever sipped something lightly fizzy, sweet, and full of peach and floral notes—it might have been Moscato d'Asti. This Italian favourite is often underestimated, but when made well, it's a beautifully balanced wine that might just be the most underrated bottle in your fridge.
Riedel Superleggero Champagne Wine Glasses
June 18, 2025
If you've ever poured Champagne into one of those tall, skinny flutes and felt like it looked better than it tasted - you're not imagining things. Sure, flutes look fancy and show off the bubbles, but they're actually holding back the flavour and aroma experience.
Giant_Steps_Chardonnay
May 24, 2025
Ever had someone say, 'I can really smell the stone fruit,' and all you can smell is… wine? You're not alone. Learning to identify aromas and flavours in wine isn't about having a magic nose - it's about building sensory memory through practice.
Clear crystal Riedel wine decanter with wide base and long neck on dark wooden surface
March 10, 2025
A beautiful decanter can elevate your wine experience, but keeping it clean is just as important as what you pour into it. Over time, wine residue, water spots, and lingering aromas can build up, affecting both the look and taste of your next pour.
Bottle of Phase Three Wines Dero and Shiraz glass
March 4, 2025
If you love red wine as much as I do, you'll know that finding the perfect bottle is half the fun. From iconic Australian Shiraz to elegant Nebbiolo and bold Malbec, these are the reds that have truly impressed me over the years, covering different regions, price points, and styles.
How Champagne is made: Traditional method + Crémant alternative guide
March 4, 2025
Champagne is synonymous with celebration and luxury, but you don't have to break the bank for top-quality sparkling wine. Enter Crémant, a French sparkling wine made using the exact same traditional method as Champagne but from outside the prestigious region. Here's why Crémant is the ultimate insider's choice for quality-conscious wine lovers.
Wine and food pairing guide: Best combinations & expert tips
March 4, 2025
Pairing wine with food can be as simple or as intricate as you want it to be. But here's what might surprise you: it's not really about red wine with red meat or white wine with fish - it's about understanding how flavour interactions work to create better experiences.

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.

Yes! Many of our blogs feature short YouTube and Instagram videos—perfect if you prefer quick, visual learning.

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.