This document outlines the key elements of developing wine knowledge for serving wine, including: - Defining wine and the major styles of wine such as varietal/generic wines, sparkling wines, fortified wines, and rice wines. - Identifying major grape varieties used in white and red varietal wines. - Distinguishing characteristics of common generic white and red wines. - Explaining the wine growing regions of top wine producing countries. The goal is to provide patrons with knowledgeable advice and properly serve different types of wines.