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

All Behind the bottle Investment insights Wine 101s
Penfolds Magill Estate Winery in Adelaide showing historic wine production facility with surrounding vineyards
Penfolds investment guide: Grange returns & Australia's blue-chip wine
November 17, 2024
When it comes to Australian wine, Penfolds stands tall as the label that put the country on the global stage. It all started with a secret project by Max Schubert, who created the legendary Grange in defiance of management until it earned critical acclaim and became Australia's most investment-worthy wine.
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Australian wine investment guide: Penfolds Grange & Barossa returns
November 13, 2024
Australia may not be the first nation that jumps to mind for top wine-making regions, but this desert continent actually ranks fifth globally for wine production. From the Barossa Valley's ancient vines to record-breaking auction prices, Australian wines are delivering serious quality and investment returns that are becoming impossible to ignore.
Rolling vineyard hills in Champagne, France at sunset with rows of grapevines stretching across terraced slopes under golden sky
From celebrations to investments: The Champagne market guide
November 12, 2024
The drink of celebrations has become the cornerstone of fine wine investing. While you're popping bottles for milestone birthdays and career successes, savvy investors are holding onto vintage Champagne for different reasons - exceptional market performance that's creating serious investment bubbles.
Clos de Tart Vineyard in Burgundy France
What affects wine prices? 9 key factors for investors & collectors
November 12, 2024
Bad weather won't hurt Amazon's stock price, but for a bottle of vintage Pinot? It could make all the difference. The wine market operates on entirely different principles than traditional investments. Learn what really drives wine prices and why understanding these factors is crucial for picking successful vintages.
Smartphone with Robinhood app next to Clos de Tart wine bottle, illustrating Wall Street versus wine cellar investment comparison
From wine glass to investment: Understanding indexes for beginners
November 12, 2024
Sitting down at the end of a hard day and swirling a glass of red is a cathartic experience enjoyed worldwide. For many, their relationship with wine starts and ends there - but it doesn't have to. Wine indexes offer exposure to investment-grade bottles without needing a cellar or superhuman self-control.
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Wine investment guide for beginners: How to start investing in wine
November 12, 2024
Wine has been enjoyed since the dawn of civilisation, but wine as an investment? That's a relatively recent phenomenon that didn't really take off until the late 1970s. Today, fine wine has become one of the world's most popular alternative investments, traditionally performing well even during economic downturns.

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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.