How To Sound Like A Wine Expert In 9 Basic Steps

(BusinessInsider) - There's a lot more to becoming a wine expert than tossing back a glass now and then.

You've got to know the vocab — tannin, bouquet, terroir, aroma — not to mention how to hold a glass, recognize flavors, and know when to drink it.

Luckily, London-based company Datadial developed a helpful infographic for their client WineInvestment that breaks down everything a budding wine enthusiast needs to know.

We broke apart the infographic into nine handy illustrations.

Let's start with the breakdown of the bottle. The name of the company that produces the wine will be at the top, followed by the variety of wine, the region and type of grapes used, and the year it was made. Alcohol content will be at the very bottom of the label:

Different wines should be served at different temperatures. Red wine should be room temperature, or about 20-25 degrees C, whilepink or rosé wines should be served slightly chilled around 7-13 degrees C.

Different types of glasses are best for different types of wine. Of course, you don't need all the variety of glasses in your home, but when picking out glasses, choose ones that complement the type of wine you favor. It's always a good idea to have champagne flutes and port glasses on hand, as well.