小编絮语：学一种语言，必须了解其文化。葡萄酒文化一直是西方文化中不可或缺的部分，因此小编们倾尽全力打造了这期“杯酒人生”专题，希望读者们能有所了解。
Stage One 初级篇：认识葡萄酒 Definition of wine 什么是葡萄酒
Wine is fermented grape juice. 葡萄酒是经过发酵的葡萄汁。
Types of Wine 葡萄酒的种类
Color: Red, White, Rose 按颜色分：红葡萄酒、白葡萄酒、玫瑰红葡萄酒
Saccharinity: Dry, Semi-dry, Semi-sweet, Sweet 按含糖量分：干型、半干型、半甜型、甜型
Carbon dioxide: Sparking wine, Still wine 按二氧化碳压力分：汽泡葡萄酒、静止葡萄酒
Service sequence: Aperitif, Table wine, Dessert wine, Digestive 按用餐顺序分：餐前酒、餐酒、甜酒、餐后消化酒
Note: 1、所谓的干型就是指不甜的。因此就有了干红、干白、甜白葡萄酒的说法。
2、香槟酒特指出产于法国香槟区的汽泡酒。所以，不要见到汽泡酒就叫香槟，会闹笑话的哦！
Grape Varieties 葡萄的品种
There are about 8,000 grape varieties known in the world, and about 1000 used for wine. Grape variety is a major factor in the taste of a wine.
世界上目前已知的葡萄品种约有8000种，其中约1000种被用来酿酒。不同的葡萄品种是影响葡萄酒味道的主要原因。
Main Red Grape Varieties 主要的红葡萄品种
Cabernet Sauvignon: classic Bordeaux Grape; Full-bodied; very complex; Blackcurrant
苏维翁（赤霞珠）：经典波尔多葡萄；酒体饱满；口感丰富；黑加仑口味
Merlot: traditional Bordeaux grape; supple and round; Black and red cheery; Chocolate
梅洛（梅鹿辄）：传统波尔多葡萄；口感柔顺、饱满；黑色及红色樱桃或巧克力口味
Pinot Noir: King of Burgundy; Spice notes; Cherry; Silk texture; Earty compexities
黑皮诺：勃艮第葡萄之王；稍带辛辣；樱桃口味；丝般柔滑；泥土气息
Shiraz/Syrah: France and Australia; Black and red berry; Rich and full-bodied
西拉子/西拉：产于法国和澳大利亚；黑色及红色浆果口味；口感丰富，酒体饱满
Main White Grape Varieties 主要的白葡萄品种
Chardonnay: Most fashionable; Creamy and full-bodied; White fruits and nutty flavor
莎当妮（霞多丽）：目前最流行；口感柔和饱满；白色水果及干果口味
Sauvignon Blanc: Crisp acidity; Fresh and aromatic, Citrus and Grassy
白苏维翁（长相思）：口感清爽偏酸；清新而芬芳；柑橘及青草口味
Riesling: Germany; versatile; Floral and mineral flavor
雷司令：主产于德国；口感变化多样；花香及矿物味
Pinot Grigio: Northern Italy; Fresh and Aromatic; Light color
灰皮诺：产于意大利北部；新鲜而芬芳；颜色较浅