Red Wine 101

Red wine is made by fermenting dark grapes with their skins. This gives the wine its color, flavor, and structure. From bold and full-bodied to light and fruity, red wines come in many styles.

Common Wine Terms

• Tannins – The dry, puckery feel from grape skins
• Body – How heavy or light the wine feels in your mouth
• Acidity – The crispness and freshness of the wine
• Finish – How long the flavor lasts after swallowing

Want to sound like a pro? Just swirl, sniff, sip… and smile.