4 steps to tasting wine

There are no rules to enjoying wine, but try these steps to elevate your experience!

Step 1

Observe & Swirl

Look at the appearance of the wine and see what it tells you. What is the color or shine? Do you see any sediment? Give it a good swirl to see the liquid in motion and to let aromatic notes come out.

clear wine glasses with red liquid
clear wine glasses with red liquid

STEP 2

Smell

Take a good sniff or two and determine what scents you can isolate. Does it smell like fruits, woods, or the earth? Smell the bottom of your wrist to reset your senses.

yellow tulips in clear glass vase
yellow tulips in clear glass vase

STEP 3

Sip & Savor

Now time to sip! Taste the wine, let some of it linger in your mouth and think about components like acidity, tannin, flavor, and more.

woman drinking glass of wine
woman drinking glass of wine

STEP 4

Discuss & Repeat

Sit back and reflect on what you just tasted, thinking about how these components balance each other and result in the final quality of the wine.

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