Issue No. 01 — A Modern Guide to Choosing Wine

Thoughtful drinking, without the rules.

Wine is often made to feel more complicated than it needs to be.

This guide is for anyone who wants to choose wine with more confidence and less overthinking. It is not about memorising grapes or regions. It is about understanding how wine fits into everyday life, and how to choose bottles that suit the moment you are actually in.

Written by Raravina, this 40+ page digital booklet brings together the way we think about wine across our Journal, tastings, and conversations.

What you’ll find inside

• How to let go of rigid wine rules

• How sommeliers actually think about choosing wine

• How to read shelves and wine lists calmly

• How to choose wine for food, and without food

• How much to spend, and why

• How to host, gift, and order with confidence

• How taste develops over time

This is a guide to returning wine to where it belongs: in real life.

Who this is for

• Wine-lovers who want to feel more confident choosing bottles

• The wine-curious who enjoy learning without jargon

• Anyone who wants wine to feel easier, calmer, and more enjoyable

No prior knowledge required.

Format

• Digital PDF download

• 40+ pages

• Created as part of our Wine Resources series.

• Designed to read slowly or dip into

• Delivered instantly after purchase

A note from Raravina

We believe confidence with wine comes from attention, not expertise.

This guide is an invitation to trust your taste and enjoy the process.

Delivery note

This is a digital product. After checkout, you’ll receive a download link by email.