Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Record
Daily Record
Lifestyle
Courtney Pochin & Lucy Farrell

Wine expert shares 'hidden' bottle detail that shows if it's sweet or dry

Picking a bottle of wine can be overwhelming, as the choice can seem endless as supermarkets can dedicate multiple shelves for their stock.

For those who enjoy a glass but don't consider themselves to be a vino expert, it can be intimidating to understand each wine's flavour profile, which are often not-quite straight forward. Picking up what you believe to be a sweeter wine may be prove to be drier on the tongue.

While there is always the option of picking the cheapest bottle with the most attractive label, one expert has shared an easier way to tell if a wine is right for you. According Carlos Santos, sommelier and Wine and Operations Manager for Humble Grape, one "hidden" detail on a wine's label can tell you more about how it tastes.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.