The Hidden Meaning Behind 7 Popular and Boutique Wine Labels We selected a handful of VERANDA reader and editor wine shop favorites for Lidgett to decode, but we’re just scratching the surface.

On Wine Wine Snobs, Don’t Let a Cute Critter on the Label Come Between You and a Great Bottle For a couple of decades now, oenophiles have turned up their noses at the many ‘critter wines ...

American wine labels that bear an appellation only need to include 85% of their grapes from that American Viticultural Area (AVA). And despite the vintage or year stated on the label, they may ...

Even from a specific vintage, wine is a living product that changes over time. It is hard to determine things like alcohol by volume (ABV) in advance for labels to be printed.

She will continue her work to create labels for all the varieties being produced. As the contest winner, Ecker will receive a $500 scholarship and internship opportunity from Niagara Label.

Trying to decode what the label on your wine says? Here's our guide to better understand what you're drinking.

Wine labels will often tell you where the grapes were grown -- and sometimes, what grapes were used. New World wines (US, Australia, South Africa) usually list the grape first, then the region.