If you can't read wine labels (yet), start with the shape of the bottle. The shape, color, size, and weight of a wine bottle are typically unrelated to the quality of what’s inside, but these ...

Tucked away at the bottom of most labels is the ABV (alcohol by volume) percentage. A typical range is: Higher alcohol levels ...

Although a standard wine bottle holds 750 milliliters, or 25.4 ounces, wine bottles vary in shape, depending on regional, cultural and marketing considerations. The basic shapes identify wines by type ...