205 cards
This deck offers a friendly introduction to the world of wine, starting with the basics of what wine actually is and how it differs from the juice it begins as. You'll explore the five main wine categories, learn how fermentation works, and get clear definitions of important terms like varietal, blend, terroir, and vintage. The cards also cover major wine regions around the globe, distinguishing between Old World and New World traditions, and introduce iconic areas such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne.
It's a great fit if you're just beginning to explore wine, working in hospitality, or preparing for a sommelier or wine certification course. Even seasoned wine lovers can benefit from refreshing the fundamentals, since the terminology covered here comes up constantly in tasting notes, wine lists, and conversations with producers.
Because many of these concepts build on one another, try to study the cards over several sessions rather than rushing through them all at once. Spacing your reviews helps the terms stick in long-term memory, and pairing your study with bottles you encounter in real life makes the vocabulary feel practical and memorable.