Style is the overall character of a wine — its weight, sweetness, oak, fruit profile, structure and intent — shaped by grape, place, vintage and, above all, the producer's choices. Styles range along axes like light to full-bodied, dry to sweet, fresh to rich, traditional to modern. Understanding style helps you predict and choose wines, and lets you match a bottle to an occasion or dish.
WHY IT MATTERS FOR COLLECTORS
Style is personal and producer-driven: two estates in the same appellation can make very different wines. Knowing the styles you prefer, and which producers deliver them, is more useful than chasing scores.
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