How to Taste Wine Properly: What Are the Basic Steps Beginners Should Know?
Picture the scene. A glass of wine is placed in front of someone at a tasting room. Everyone else suddenly looks like they were born holding a stem. They swirl with confidence, sniff like detectives, then say things like “wet stone” or “cat pee on a gooseberry bush” without cracking a smile. Meanwhile, the beginner…
Understanding Wine Tasting Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts for Beginners
You’ve been asked to participate in a wine tasting and all of a sudden your hands are sweating more than the condensation on a cold Chardonnay. Will you look ridiculous swirling the glass? Are you really supposed to spit the wine out? What are you really even supposed to say other than “it was good”?…