Can I split a wine tasting?
Can I split a wine tasting? It's okay to split tastings with your friend/date. Dump wines you don't like. Remember to tip. Make a plan to get home safely.
What is the proper etiquette for wine tasting?
Always take a moment to smell the wine before you taste it. Wine tasting is just as much about smell as it is about taste. The tasting relies on you having a full sensory experience . Although fragrances might fit the sophisticated nature of the event, perfume, cologne and after-shave should be avoided.
What not to say at a wine tasting?
Don't say: “Look at the legs! This must be a great wine”. This is one of the most crucial parts of wine tasting, because the aromas, perceived only through the nose, are a vital part of our appreciation of a wine. The swirl and sniff is well known.
Why do you swirl wine before tasting?
When you swirl a glass of wine, you release literally hundreds of unique aroma compounds, which attach themselves to the oxygen in the air. This helps separate the aromas in the wine, enriching the smelling and tasting experience.
What are the 5 tips for wine tasting?
The 5 S's of wine tasting are: See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip, and Savor. In this post, I'm breaking down how to follow these steps and why they'll help you develop your wine tasting palate.
What do wine snobs say?
- “…well I used to live in Napa, so…” ...
- “What percentage Malo?” ...
- “… ...
- “I never drink anything with a screw cap!” ...
- It's as if they took my childhood summers in Provence and put them in a glass. ...
- “What kind of barrels was this wine aged in?”