I have been a wine professional for nearly 30 years and it still fascinates me because I learn new things all the time. \u00a0 However, many people find wine intimidating but remember it is just fermented grape juice.\u00a0 So here are some wine tasting tips you can use to taste like a professional.<\/p>\n
Taste is personal, so trust your judgement.\u00a0 If some people around you have different views that\u2019s fine, the first step in learning about wine appreciation is trusting your first reaction.<\/p>\n
The best and most economic way to quickly develop wine skills and be able to distinguish between wines is to get together with a group of friends and taste different wines.\u00a0 Buy wines from different regions of Spain and different countries and taste them.\u00a0 This will help you to remember the key elements: Grape variety, country, region and name of the wine.<\/p>\n
Be adventurous.\u00a0 Wine is global not just local so try wines from the \u2018Old World\u2019 Spain, France, Italy, alongside those from the \u2018New World\u2019 Australia, Argentina, Chile and taste the differences. For example, you could taste a Garnacha from Calatayud alongside a Grenache (also Garnacha) from the Rhone Valley in France<\/p>\n
Very quickly you will become familiar with the most well known regions in those countries and the popular grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Merlot and Malbec.<\/p>\n
Approach tasting each wine in a methodical manner. First with you eyes, consider the appearance.\u00a0 Second, the aromas, swirl the wine to release the aromas, this takes a bit of practise but by practicing step and two you have now evaluated 70% of the wine.\u00a0 Thirdly, taste the wine, make sure take enough to cover your palate and so you get all the flavours.\u00a0 By evaluating a wine in this way you will quickly tune you nose and palate to find the styles you prefer.<\/p>\n
Do not make your decision on a wine by looking at the price tag or name.\u00a0 Remember the objective is the build up your awareness and confidence when it comes to getting the most pleasure out of wine.<\/p>\n
How to find the right wines?\u00a0 If you have a local wine store in your neighbourhood go in and get to know the people working there.\u00a0 Normally they will well informed and enthusiastic to help.<\/p>\n
Restaurant wine lists are notoriously poorly explained and often too long.\u00a0 Wine in a restaurant is expensive so ask questions and say how much you want to spend. \u00a0 Hopefully the waiter will be informed and know the wines be able to advise you on a wine to go with your meal.<\/p>\n
Use your phone to check reviews of a wine online.\u00a0 This can often be useful when deciding between two wines.<\/p>\n
The more you know the more comfortable you will be asking for information without fearing that you will sound silly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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