Anatomy of a wine label

With hundreds of thousands of wines out there, the wine label makes the first impression on the consumers. It tells us information such as who made the wine, where the grapes came from, what year the wine was made, and so on. Ever been curious as to how to read the information on wine labels? About.com put together a nice guide on doing just that. Here’s a quick look at some common labels that you’ll find in the wine store. You can read the explanation in detail on about.com.

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