Wine 101 Wine Tasting 101: Look, Smell, Swirl, Sip
May 20, 2020
Discover the art of wine tasting with insights on how to properly observe, smell, swirl, and sip your way to enjoyment. Delve into the importance of building a personal connection with each glass, as the host emphasizes that wine appreciation starts with your senses. Explore the sensory experience of aromas, textures, and flavors, while learning to identify your unique preferences. It's an inviting guide for both novices and enthusiasts eager to enhance their wine journey.
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Wine Tasting Basics
- Focus on the natural process of drinking wine: look, sniff, and sip.
- This helps you understand wine and develop your preferences.
Visual Clues in Wine
- Observing a wine's color can offer clues about its properties.
- A darker white may indicate oak aging, while a lighter white suggests youth.
Wine Legs Demystified
- Wine legs or tears are not indicators of quality, but of alcohol content.
- Thicker, slower legs suggest higher alcohol; thinner, faster legs indicate lower alcohol.