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Kiana Keys, DipWSET

Wine Educator & Translator

1 Minute Wine Reads are short, easy explanations designed to help you understand wine quickly—without jargon, pressure, or overthinking.

1 Minute Wine Reads

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Brunch Wines

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Brunch Wines

August 10, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: The Most Popular Red Wines

Today’s 1 Minute Read: The Most Popular Red Wines

July 27, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: The Most Popular White Wines

Today’s 1 Minute Read: The Most Popular White Wines

July 13, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: Champagne Vs. Prosecco

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Champagne Vs. Prosecco

June 29, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine For Beginners

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine For Beginners

June 22, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: Are Screw Caps Better Than Cork?

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Are Screw Caps Better Than Cork?

June 15, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine & Relaxing

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine & Relaxing

June 1, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: How to Pair Wine & Music

Today’s 1 Minute Read: How to Pair Wine & Music

May 18, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: What Is a Restaurant’s “House Wine?”

Today’s 1 Minute Read: What Is a Restaurant’s “House Wine?”

April 27, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: How to Bring Wine to a Dinner Party

Today’s 1 Minute Read: How to Bring Wine to a Dinner Party

April 6, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: What If You Don’t Like the Wine You Ordered?

Today’s 1 Minute Read: What If You Don’t Like the Wine You Ordered?

March 30, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine & Climate

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine & Climate

March 23, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine “Finish”

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine “Finish”

March 16, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine Balance

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine Balance

March 9, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine & Food Pairing

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine & Food Pairing

March 2, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: Young Wine vs. Old Wine

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Young Wine vs. Old Wine

February 24, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine Myths

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine Myths

February 23, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: How to Read a Wine Label

Today’s 1 Minute Read: How to Read a Wine Label

February 22, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine Shopping

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine Shopping

February 21, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine Quality

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine Quality

February 20, 2026
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Kiana Keys

I’m Kiana Keys –
wine educator, wine translator, and the founder of Unpolished Grape. 

Wine Education

How Soil Affects Wine: Understanding Vineyard Soil Types

How Soil Affects Wine: Understanding Vineyard Soil Types

May 11, 2026
What Flavors Can You Taste in Wine Besides Fruit?

What Flavors Can You Taste in Wine Besides Fruit?

May 4, 2026
Stainless Steel vs Oak: Why It Changes Wine Flavor

Stainless Steel vs Oak: Why It Changes Wine Flavor

April 8, 2026

Wine Tips & Hacks

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine For Beginners

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine For Beginners

June 22, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: Are Screw Caps Better Than Cork?

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Are Screw Caps Better Than Cork?

June 15, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine & Relaxing

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine & Relaxing

June 1, 2026

Essays

Should I Decant My Wine?

Should I Decant My Wine?

June 12, 2026
What’s the Best Wine for Beginners?

What’s the Best Wine for Beginners?

June 8, 2026
What Is the “Poor Man’s Champagne”?

What Is the “Poor Man’s Champagne”?

June 3, 2026

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