Look for the alcohol level. A peek at this percentage will tip you off to how heavy the wine will feel in your mouth. Ten percent should feel similar to water; 12 to 13 percent can feel like skim milk; and 15% or higher will have the body of whole milk.
Igore fancy artwork on the sticker.
Ignore cute critters. Animal labels are trying to appeal to casual wine drinkers.
The words "ancient" or "old vines" on a label may mean that the grapevines are decades old. These tend to produce few grapes and concentrated juice, so the bottles may have strong flavors.
Ignore phantom grape types. If you don't see any recognizable words like "Merlot" or "Chardonnay," that doesn't mean the wine isn't one. Wines from Europe, the so-called Old World, are often labeled by origin rather than grape style. Ask a store clerk for identification help.
Look for flavor clues. The back label is often full of hints to the wine's taste so make sure you turn the bottle over. Descriptors like "vanilla" . . "smoke" . . and "nutmeg" indicate that it has a woodier taste. Words like "zesty" . . "racy" . . and "tangy" suggest a fresher, brighter style.
Article by Gretchen Roberts/Every Day with Rachel Ray Magazine
Photograph by Lucas Zarebinski
Prop Styling by Sara Wacksman
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