Tips for Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting Tips - the whys of how to taste wine!
Some common wine tasting tips explained...
For the complete wine tasting experience, it is often advised to first study the bottle, look at the colour of the wine, swirl the wine, smell the wine and then... finally taste the wine. And then there is even more protocol involved in tasting the wine!
Well, here are the whys of wine-tasting explained:
Swirling the wine combines the flavours in the wine and releases the full aroma.
Smelling the wine is actually an important part of the tasting experience. After sticking your nose in the glass and having a good whiff; take a minute or two to consider the subtle distinctions and aromas of the wine. What do you smell? You'll be surprised at what you actually discover!
The first step in tasting the wine is... take a small sip. Notice the initial sensation in your mouth and then take a larger sip. Swish the wine all over your taste buds before swallowing or spitting. Is it light and pleasant, or deep and complex? Is the texture smooth or abrupt? Is it fruity or smoky? Do you like the "finale" that lingers in your mouth? What is your overall impression? Decide if you like the wine or not.
Also, it's a good idea to rinse your mouth with water or cleanse your palate with unflavoured crackers between wine tasting. It is recommended to avoid garlic (the day before), snacking, smoking, or wearing heavily scented perfumes. All of these tastes and smells will affect your taste for the wine, which will then influence your opinion of the wine.
To experiment with wine tasting from the comfort of home, visit www.boutiquewineries.com.au for the best of Australia's boutique wines.
Happy wine tasting!
Some common wine tasting tips explained...
For the complete wine tasting experience, it is often advised to first study the bottle, look at the colour of the wine, swirl the wine, smell the wine and then... finally taste the wine. And then there is even more protocol involved in tasting the wine!
Well, here are the whys of wine-tasting explained:
Swirling the wine combines the flavours in the wine and releases the full aroma.
Smelling the wine is actually an important part of the tasting experience. After sticking your nose in the glass and having a good whiff; take a minute or two to consider the subtle distinctions and aromas of the wine. What do you smell? You'll be surprised at what you actually discover!
The first step in tasting the wine is... take a small sip. Notice the initial sensation in your mouth and then take a larger sip. Swish the wine all over your taste buds before swallowing or spitting. Is it light and pleasant, or deep and complex? Is the texture smooth or abrupt? Is it fruity or smoky? Do you like the "finale" that lingers in your mouth? What is your overall impression? Decide if you like the wine or not.
Also, it's a good idea to rinse your mouth with water or cleanse your palate with unflavoured crackers between wine tasting. It is recommended to avoid garlic (the day before), snacking, smoking, or wearing heavily scented perfumes. All of these tastes and smells will affect your taste for the wine, which will then influence your opinion of the wine.
To experiment with wine tasting from the comfort of home, visit www.boutiquewineries.com.au for the best of Australia's boutique wines.
Happy wine tasting!
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