Wine Types & Selection Tips: Video Series

Selecting a white wine depends on the situation and how the wine is going to be used, like using a Sauvignon Blanc for small social settings. Discover other situations to choose a white wine, like when eating a meal, with ideas from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

Wine glasses come in several different selections and should be chosen depending on the occasion, such as a dinner party or cocktail party. Select the right wines glasses for the purpose of savoring wine with ideas from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

Wine types and styles start with red and white wines, but also involve different grape varieties, new and classic styles and what region they come from. Find the wine to best suit a particular mood and style with ideas from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

Red wine provides health benefits like providing vitamins and flavonoids from grape skins, as well as aiding blood circulation, but this is only true when drinking in moderation. Understand the health benefits that wine provides when consumed in moderation with ideas from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

Drinking more than the recommended limits on wine creates a situation of putting one's health in jeopardy and will cause adverse effects to a body. Know when to say when while drinking wine to prevent health problems with advice from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

Red wine headaches can be avoided by paying attention to the amount one drinks, and knowing that higher amounts of alcohol cause the body to dehydrate quicker. Stay hydrated to avoid red wine headaches with tips from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

Choosing a quality wine can be done through research and reading magazines, but the best way is to taste the broad ranges of wine available. Better understand what to look for when selecting a quality wine with ideas from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

When choosing an organic wine, be sure to scan the label for information on the wine being grown organically, or selecting wines that use biodynamic grapes. Learn more about what organic wines are, and how they are made, with tips from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

When choosing a red wine, some things to think about are the occasion, tastes and strength of the wine. Whether it be a fruity red wine, like an Australian Shiraz, or a heavy wine, like a Bordeaux, select the right wine for the right occasion with ideas from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

Choosing wine as a gift is a nice gesture, but be sure to know the person and what their taste in wine is, or play it safe and get a desert wine. Wine makes a quality gift and selecting a good gift wine is easier with tips from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

Bringing wine to a dinner party can be difficult unless a person is familiar enough with the host to ask what food is being served. Avoid choosing the wrong wine for a dinner party, like selecting a white wine for a steak dinner, with ideas from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

When choosing wine for a special occasion, it is likely acceptable to take a risk if it is someone's birthday or a bring a more drinkable wine if the event appeals to a broader selection of people. Select the right wine for a special occasion, like a wedding, with ideas from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

Opening a wine bottle correctly depends on if it's a screwtop, which is simple to open, or if it's a cork which require a waiter's friend that has a foil cutter and corkscrew. Uncork a bottle of wine with a waiter's friend or a modern lever opener with ideas from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

Finding great wine on a budget is possible by looking for bin ends or volume discounts at wine or grocery shops. Discover ways to find great wines on a limited budget, but make sure to check the dates on the bottle to avoid getting tired wine, with ideas from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

In regards to wines, vintage is the time of the year when the grapes are picked and finding a good vintage wine can be done online or through vintage charts in wine books. Understand what makes a wine vintage with tips from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

Matching wine with food is not a simple as serving red wines with meat and white wines with fish, as veal might be better served with a Chardonnay and tuna could be consumed with a Beaujolais. Compliment a meal with the tastiest wine, like a Bordeaux with lamb, with tips from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

Serving wine needs to be done at the right temperature, like serving white wines with more of chill and red wines at more of a room temperature setting to keep the acidity at bay. Avoid changing the characteristics of wine like making a red feel tonic or white wine tasting flabby with advice from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

The best way to store wine if a cellar is not available, is in a room with a steady, cool temperature, out of light and away from vibrations. Avoid ruining wine by exposing it to harmful elements, like the sun, with ideas from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

Tasting wine the correct way involves pouring a small sample of wine in a glass, looking at the color, gently swirling the wine, enjoying the aroma and tasting a small sample. Enjoy the full experience of wine tasting with tips from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

Types of red wines include new world wines, which are varietal with only one grape variety in the bottle, and old world wines which are blended and typically come from France. Select the red wine that best suites a particular mood or taste with ideas from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

Types of white wines include Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Grigio, and most are varietal or of a single grape variety. Most white wines are varietal but a select few are blended and can be found with tips from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.

Rose wines are perfect for the summer time or general drinking, and work particularly well with barbecues because they compliment the burnt taste of meat on a grill. Enjoy rose wines during a summer function like a barbecue with tips from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines.