Chapter 04 · 10 min read · 2 sections

The Character of Wine

Ink and burgundy engraving of three wine glasses — a still red, a sparkling flute and a small fortified glass
The Idea

No two wines tell the same story. Some sparkle with energy. Others are rich and warming. Some are crisp and refreshing, while others are sweet, powerful or deeply structured. Although the world of wine appears wonderfully diverse, every bottle can be understood through a few defining characteristics. Learn these, and you begin to speak the language of wine.