How to find the style of wine that’s right for you

Understanding the flavours is key to finding your favourites, says Sam Wylie-Harris

When it comes to choosing wine, the only thing that really matters is getting to know the styles and flavours you like and why.

When it comes to the wonderful world of wine, bottle labels can be a bit woolly, to say the least — especially an Old World wine which often references the region, such as Chablis, Chianti, or Rioja, rather than the grape variety.

As Sam Caporn, master of wine, who co-chairs the International Wine Challenge (IWC), writes in her new book, The Wine Flavour Guide: “When it comes to choosing wine, the only thing that really matters is getting to know the styles and flavours you like and why.