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Wine: From Grape to Glass

Like Duolingo, but for Wine: From Grape to Glass. Tomo turns the whole topic into a game you play five minutes a day, until it actually sticks.

For the part of you with thirty open tabs that never became anything.

104 bite-size levelsAbout 5 minutes each

Free during early access · No credit card · iPhone & Android

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Wine: From Grape to Glass
with Willa the Wine-Loving Whale
104
Levels
6
Sections
5
Min/day
What you'll learn

Key ideas in Wine: From Grape to Glass

  • Table grapes are bred for snacking convenience
  • Winemakers prefer smaller grapes for concentrated flavor
  • Skins contribute tannins to the wine
  • Thick skins provide structural complexity
  • Skins contribute tannins and complexity
  • Smaller grapes lead to concentrated flavor
  • Sugar is the primary fuel for yeast
  • Varietal DNA dictates chemical precursors for flavor
  • Distinguishing physical traits of wine grapes versus table grapes
  • Higher sugar levels in grapes lead to higher potential alcohol
  • Acidity levels are genetically influenced by the variety
  • The importance of thick skins in the winemaking process
  • The role of sugar content in fermentation
  • Grape variety as a genetic blueprint for flavor
  • Veraison is the point where grapes change color and soften
  • Sugar levels rise as the grape reaches full maturity
Why not just Google it

You've tried the other tabs

Wikipedia

Thirty open tabs. Four facts you actually kept.

YouTube

You watched. You nodded. By Sunday it was gone.

ChatGPT

One answer, then back to scrolling.

Online courses

Eight weeks. You meant to finish. You didn't.

Tomo gives Wine: From Grape to Glass the Duolingo treatment: levels, streaks, and quick quizzes that test what you just learned. That game loop is what the tabs above never had, so it's the one you actually finish.

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The Tiny Giants of Flavor

Why are the grapes you find in the grocery store produce aisle usually seedless with very thin skins?

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Where Wine: From Grape to Glass takes you

Uncover the secrets behind your favorite bottle of wine. Learn how simple grapes transform into complex flavors and how to pick the perfect glass for any occasion.

  1. 1

    Where Wine Begins

    • The Life of a Wine Grape
    • How Soil and Sun Change the Taste
    • The Yearly Cycle of the Vineyard
    • Picking the Grapes at the Right Time
  2. 2

    Turning Juice into Alcohol

    • Squashing the Grapes
    • The Magic of Tiny Yeast
    • Making Red vs. White Wine
    • Why Some Wines Have Bubbles
    • What Pink Wine Really Is
    • Stopping the Sugar from Disappearing
  3. 3

    The Waiting Game

    • Resting in Wooden Barrels
    • Using Steel Tanks for Freshness
    • How Wine Changes as it Gets Older
  4. 4

    Getting Ready to Drink

    • Reading the Label on the Bottle
    • The Difference Between Corks and Screwcaps
    • Why We Use Different Glass Shapes
    • Letting the Wine Breathe
    • Finding the Right Temperature
  5. 5

    Tasting Like a Pro

    • Looking at the Color
    • The Art of the Swirl
    • Smelling Fruits, Flowers, and Earth
    • What Your Tongue Feels
  6. 6

    Wine and Your Dinner

    • Matching Flavors with Food
    • Dealing with Spicy and Salty Dishes
    • Wine for Dessert
    • Storing Your Leftover Bottles

6 sections · 26 units · 104 levels. Built to play, not to enroll.

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