GLOSSARY of Wine-Tasting Terminology
If you've ever wondered what wine experts meant when they said a wine was "austere" turn to this glossary of terms.

L'ECOLE DU VIN
The world's first free (more-or-less) jargon-free, global wine course. Written by Margaret Rand, former editor of WINE magazine.

Wine Education
A wealth of wine infromation is available at this site, or linked to directly. Wine reviews, suggestions, frequently asked questions, food and wine pairings and a wine vocabulary glossary are provided.

Wine Taster's Glossary, A
Is the wine sharp, or round? Is it earthy or buttery? Does it have finesse? Glossary makes sense out of all that gobbledygook cork dorks speak.

A Wine Store on the Internet
Research a vintage at this site's wine library, then purchase a case. Site also stocks sampler packs for the wine novice.

All About Wine with Hugh Johnson
What doesn't Hugh Johnson know about wine? Everything from the esoteric like designing a vineyard and wine in the middle ages to the basics like tasting and storing.

America's Wines
Offering a searchable database of American wines, this site breaks wines down by state, type and vineyard. Reviews, tasting notes and a wine advisor are also provided.

Argentine Wines
Argentine Wines supplies information about Argentinian wineries, wine history, distributuion and wine characteristics.

Bolla Wine
Product descriptions, wine advice and a glossary are provided by this large Italian wine distributor.

Buon Giorno Italian Market
Pastas, olive oils, vinegars, Italian wines, meats and cheeses are the mainstay of this online grocer.

DanMar International
This supplier of Italian food and wine provides to caterers and retailers and also runs a mail-order business.

David Berkley Collection, The
Fine wines, gourmet foods and fresh fruit are available for online ordering.

European Wines
Offering a directory of European wineries, magazines and history, European Wines also provides an international wine directory that includes America, Canada, the Middle East and Australia.

Food and Wine Access
Vacations and festivals for the lover of fine wine and food, restaurant reviews, newsletters and info on wine legislation.

Fuji Publishing Group Wine Page
Well organized index of all things wine: clubs, wineries, newsletters, software, auctions and more.

Gilbeys Grapevine, The
Dedicated to the oenophile, this effervescent page introduces the world's best vineyards and their products and has several entertaining activities.

Grape Tray, The
Offering information about grape varieties and history, as well as selling wine, The Grape Tray mainly stocks American wines.

Into Wine
Huge site explores the world of wine including its presence in the Bible, the facts on wine and health, listing of festivals and events, and the basics on buying, tasting and storing wine.

Jeremy Oliver On Wine
Specializing in Australian wine, Jeremy Oliver On Wine delivers a bimonthly newsletter about the wine industry, reviews, market facts, events and advice.

Joseph Weaver's Interest: Wine
Love of the grape prompted creation of links page.

Llano Estacado Winery
The winery's Texas-style gourmet foods are infused with its wines. Dessert toppings, barbecue and pasta sauces, salad dressings and condiments are for mail-order sale.

Mariani and Saratoga Vineyards
Wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains in California may be purchased online.

Passport Wine Club
This weekly e-zine reviews wines and offers travel stories in the same articles. Filling out a signup sheet is required to begin receiving the weekly updates.

Port Wine
Online encyclopedia of port includes history, vineyards, producers, vintages information and more. Hardcopy available for sale.

Restaurant Wine
Restaurant Wine's newsletter offers reviews, consulting services, an online ordering form and links to other wine sites. A profit/loss analysis guide is also provided.

Robin Garr's Wine Lovers' Page
Whether you're rich or poor, a oenophile or just graduating from white zinfandel, this site is for you. The basics in clear simple language, tasting notes, vintage lists and so much more.

Sake Home Page, the
Tamanohikari - a rice wine company from Japan - teaches the about sake: history, how it's made, and how to choose and taste sake. Also, job opportunities with company.

Sia's Wine Pages
Extensive listing of regions and wines with descriptions, also a monthly top ten list of wines to buy, drink and hold.

Sierra Foothills Vine Times
Providing photos, maps, a newsletter and a calender with events relevant to wine making and drinking in the Sierra Foothills, Vine Times is a quarterly guide to local wineries from the past and present.

South African Wines: The Comprehensive Guide
South African Wines provides information about wines, wineries, regions and routes. Reviews and news about South African wine are also given. For German fans of South African wine, visit www.sa-weine.de [In German].

Swiss Wine
Presented by the Swiss Wine Exporters Association, the Swiss Wine site offers French and English information about Swiss wines, wineries, history and recent news.

TasteTour
A step-by-step wine guide from the basics to more advanced information is showcased with photos, illustrations and text descriptions. An optional survey is also included at the site.

The Wine Messenger
Research and order wine here. Look up bottles by the price or rating.

Vinexport
Importer of Romanian wines serves Europe, the US and Japan. Info on vineyards and grapes, wine reviews, and history of region.

Vino.com
Candid unbiased wine reviews from a Missourian and an Aussie. Online store ships anywhere in the US.

Virtual Vineyards
For the wine connoisseur or the just-curious. Purchase from a selection of imported and domestic wines and edible gifts. Need advice? Master Sommelier, Peter Granoff has packed the site with useful info for wine buyers.

Wine and Wine-Related Resources
Well organized index of wine sites.

Wine Guide
Index of wine and winery sites and newsgroups, along with ratings and recommended sites. Search engine makes navigating site easy.

Wine Lover's Page
Both novices and enthusiasts will find Robin Garr's Wine Lover's Page helpful with information about wine terms, pronunciation, books, basic wine history, wine notes and cellar building.

Wine Navigator
Here to help you choose just the right wine, whether you're matching it to the food you're serving, choosing among favorite varietals or sticking to a budget.

Wine Page, The
Add your tasting notes to the database, wander the cellar to learn more about wine, and follow the links to the world of wine on the web.

Wine.Com
Order wine online from Napa Valley and other vineyards. Site hosts monthly wine auctions on the Web.

Winelovers Page
As well as tips on inexpensive wines, wine travel and links, take a tour of a virtual Château... a compilation of a number of châteaux in France.

Wines From Austria
Offering information about Austrian wine laws, regulations, grape varieties and wineries, as well as production details, Wines From Austria also provides information in German and Japanese.

Wines on the Internet
Everything you'd expect from a site that claims to be an award-winning guide to wine. Articles, tasting notes, quizzes and links, of course; but also a virtual tasting room and virtual tours of wine country.

WineZine
Electronic wine magazine includes reveiws, tasting notes, links, vintage chart, articles on wine and health and more.

Zin Zealot, The
If you are into zinfandel wines, then this is the place for you. Even if you are only interested in finding out more about wineries, wine in general or wine sites links, this site will help.