Wine Education Blog: From Curious to Confident Taster
Quick Start Guide:
- New to wine? Start with "A beginner's guide to wine – never mind the bollocks" and "Guide – how to train your palate"
- Exploring regions? Deep-dive into France, Italy, Spain, and 8 other countries with our complete regional guides
- Want expert insights? Watch our Ourglass Tapes video series with industry legends
- Building confidence? Read our practical guides for real-world wine selection and tasting techniques
Wine education blog
Ourglass Tapes: Pros & Punters
Exclusive interview series featuring:
- Michael Sager (founder, Sager + Wilde) | 6 episodes - watch part 1 here
- Amelia Singer (ex-host, The Wine Show) | 7 episodes - watch part 1 here
- Tim Hayward (Food Writer, The Financial Times) | 3 episodes - watch part 1 here
- Max Halley (founder, Max's Sandwich Shop) | 4 episodes - watch part 1 here
Global Wine Regions
Complete guides to the world's greatest wine regions: France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Argentina, Australia, Austria, South Africa, and the US of A
Learning Pathways
- Newbie: Wine basics → Tasting techniques → Selection skills
- Apprentice: Country guides → Appellations → Producer profiles
- Master: Expert techniques → Vintage analysis → Industry insights