{"id":5168,"date":"2015-11-26T13:56:34","date_gmt":"2015-11-26T12:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thewineplace.es\/?p=5168"},"modified":"2018-06-18T17:01:30","modified_gmt":"2018-06-18T15:01:30","slug":"5-wine-tasting-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/markoneill.es\/en\/5-wine-tasting-tips","title":{"rendered":"5 Wine tasting tips that every winelover should know"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a05 Wine Tasting Tips that Every Winelover Should Know<\/h3>\n

Here are 5 wine tasting tips that every winelover should know. How a wine tastes is influenced by where and who you are drinking it with as well as the food that is being served. \u00a0Also, bottled wine evolves over time and can vary with peaks and troughs of quality.<\/p>\n

1. Don\u2019t wear cologne or perfume –<\/h4>\n

when going to a wine tasting or simply opening a favourite bottle at home.\u00a0 I have attended tastings where my senses were so overwhelmed by strong perfumes so much so that I couldn\u2019t identify the wine\u2019s aromas.\u00a0 When we taste a wine we notice sweetness, acidity, sourness and bitterness and mouthfeel, however, our noses are much more sensitive and pick up thousands of smells.\u00a0 So if you want to enjoy what is happening in the glass avoid wearing your favourite perfume, cologne also lipstick when tasting wine.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 What is the right temperature to serve wine?<\/h4>\n

The temperature at which wine is served is as important to its enjoyment as the temperature at which a plate of food is served.\u00a0 If food is too hot or too cold you don\u2019t enjoy it as much.\u00a0 Same with wine,\u00a0 red that is too warm will volatile and taste flabby.\u00a0 So what are the rules?\u00a0 The surroundings where the wine is to be drunk are important.\u00a0 If it is warm, inside a restaurant or outside on a summer day, chill the reds until they feel cool and the whites feel cold. Maison Saturnin Grenache Blanc, is delicious served really cold, try it and let me know what you think.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 \u2018Bottle Shock\u2019<\/h4>\n

is a term used when wine is shipped and on arrival does not taste a good as it should.\u00a0 At the TheWinePlace.es<\/a> I often ask for a pre shipment sample to be sent for a final quality check.\u00a0 \u00a0 It is important to leave the wine to rest for a couple of days so that it recovers from being thrown about during transport.\u00a0 So when you receive you next case of wine let it sit for a couple of days before opening the first bottle.<\/p>\n

4. Matching wine with food.<\/h4>\n

Firstly, choose wines that you like.\u00a0 Sounds obvious but it is important.\u00a0 Then try different combinations to find out what works best.\u00a0 A successful combination is when wine and food taste better served together rather separately.\u00a0 It is fun to experiment and try different recipes with distinctive wines.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Get some suitable wine glasses.<\/h4>\n

Get a set of 6 red wine glasses and a set of Champagne flutes. They don\u2019t have to be fancy or expensive, just make sure they are a decent size and have the shape and depth needed to get the most out of the wine.\u00a0 Smelling the wine is so important and the glass should enhance this experience.\u00a0 Make sure you can swirl the wine and enjoy the wonderful aromas.<\/p>\n

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