Articles: Wine Tasting Etiquette

  • Do's & Dont's: Rules for tasting events

    Posted: Oct 8, 2004

    Follow these simple rules and your next visit to a wine tasting event will not only be more memorable but you may impress a few folks along the way! Don't Mess Up the Rotation! Always taste from whites to reds. If you've already en...

  • Faults: Know when it's not you

    Posted: Oct 8, 2004

    It's very important to understand when a wine is faulty and when it really is THAT bad. Make sure you are clear when a wine does seem taint so you can make accurate reviews about the wine that should be and not when its spoiled. No, the wine is not supposed to taste like ...

  • Looking: Visual clues

    Posted: Oct 8, 2004

    It's hard to stop and take a moment to reflect while wine tasting but this initial step is critical. Observing a wine's hue and intensity says a lot. So let's take a minute and observe. Look at the wine. You can obtain a great deal of information just by l...

  • Review: Making your assessment

    Posted: Oct 8, 2004

    Even if you say your review to yourself, make a mental note, or even better - write it down, always make your own review of the wine you just tasted. Once you picked up on all the clues the wine is able to reveal - from visual, smells, and taste - you should be able to pu...

  • Smelling: Picking up the aromas

    Posted: Oct 8, 2004

    Some would argue that smelling a wine is even more important than tasting it. Regardless of what works better for you, taking in a wine's aromas or "bouquet" or "nose" is a step that should never be side stepped. The key to enhancing the aromas of the win...

  • Spitting: Lasting the day

    Posted: Oct 8, 2004

    There's a time and place to spit. There's even a correct way to spit. Sounds weird, I know, but it comes with the industry territory. Let's review so there's no embarrassment at your next tasting event. Let's get something clear. Spitting, while thought of as...

  • Tasting: Exposing the flavors

    Posted: Oct 8, 2004

    Tasting wine has been enjoyed since the beginning of the written word. Putting a wine to your lips is more than drinking a beverage, it's partaking in a tradition kept alive by scholars, poets, musicians, presidents, and gods. Enjoy every sip - wine is lo...

  • Overview: Tasting Etiquette

    Posted: Oct 8, 2004

    The process of wine tasting should be enjoyable but also educational. Here's how to make the most of your wine tasting experience. Becoming an effective wine taster is a combination of technique and experience. Like anything, practice makes perfect. W...

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