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WINEiQ Encyclopedia

Your comprehensive guide to the world of wine — curated with a chef's precision and a wine lover's passion

Inspired by a gift — This encyclopedia was born from a wine encyclopedia gifted by my sister, a classically trained chef and master pastry chef, whose attention to detail, creative flair for playing with ingredients, and passion for flavor excellence lives on in every entry.

— In honor of a sister's gift that sparked a lifelong journey

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Grape Varietals

A-Z guide to wine grape varieties

50+ entries

Wine Regions

Explore wine regions worldwide

30+ entries

Wine Types

Red, white, rosé, sparkling & more

6+ entries

Wine Glossary

Wine terminology from A to Z

100+ entries

Winemaking Techniques

How wine is made

25+ entries

Wine Quiz

Test your wine knowledge

25+ entries

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Did You Know?

There are over 10,000 grape varieties used for winemaking worldwide, but only about 50 are commonly grown commercially. The oldest known winemaking evidence dates back 8,000 years to Georgia.