Wine, demystified

Field guide.

Plain-language answers to the questions wine drinkers actually ask. Built from a decade of in-shop conversations.

Start with the essentials.

How to read a Burgundy label.

Village vs premier vs grand cru, monopoles, négociant codes — what’s actually on the front of the bottle.

More practical guides are on the way, including decanting young Barolo, Champagne drinking windows, cellar basics, Bordeaux classifications, library wine, tasting technique, and an A–Z glossary.