As the first glossary of wine terms written by our contributor Anna Harris-Noble back in 2019 is one of the most popular articles ever on SWL, we thought it was time to publish a second instalment.

What happens to wine when it is transported? Does travel shock really exist? Spain-based Jonas Tofterup, the country’s latest Master of Wine, tried to answer the question in his research paper, the last stage to obtain this coveted title.

Mastering another language is not easy, so imagine how difficult it can get when it comes to wine’s technical jargon. Anna Harris-Noble lends a hand to English speakers and warns them about the most common mistakes they make.