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So you’ve booked your fall wine tour with us, now if only you could impress your friends with your wine tasting knowledge. Don't worry - we've got your back.
Take a look at some of the below tips to help you become that wine connoisseur you've always wanted to be:
Sight
Look at your glass of wine from both the side and with a tilted view. Viewing the wine from the side will show you how clear it is - wine that looks clear and shows some sparkle is always a good sign. The tilted view helps in determining the age and weight of the wine. If the color looks tawny (for white) or has a rusty brick tone (for red) it is either an older wine or a wine that may be past its prime. Finally, give the glass a good swirl. Take note of the “legs” or drops that run down the sides of the glass. If the wine has good legs form - this generally means they have more alcohol and glycerin content making them riper than those that do not.
Sniff
Taking a series of quick sniffs gives you a nice sampling of the aromas of the wine - which can help you identify its key characteristics. First, look for any off-aromas that can signify the wine is spoiled - a musty scent, the smell of burnt matches, or vinegar are some clear signs. Then try and define some other aromas - like floral or fruity scents. You may also sense some wine barrel aromas - think smoke, vanilla, chocolate, espresso.
Taste
Now that you observed your wine’s sight and smell, take a small sip as if you were sucking it through a straw. This helps to aerate the wine and circulate it throughout your mouth. At this point, your taste buds not only identify the aromas but also determine the wine’s balance, harmony, and complexity.
Look at your glass of wine from both the side and with a tilted view. Viewing the wine from the side will show you how clear it is - wine that looks clear and shows some sparkle is always a good sign. The tilted view helps in determining the age and weight of the wine. If the color looks tawny (for white) or has a rusty brick tone (for red) it is either an older wine or a wine that may be past its prime. Finally, give the glass a good swirl. Take note of the “legs” or drops that run down the sides of the glass. If the wine has good legs form - this generally means they have more alcohol and glycerin content making them riper than those that do not.
Sniff
Taking a series of quick sniffs gives you a nice sampling of the aromas of the wine - which can help you identify its key characteristics. First, look for any off-aromas that can signify the wine is spoiled - a musty scent, the smell of burnt matches, or vinegar are some clear signs. Then try and define some other aromas - like floral or fruity scents. You may also sense some wine barrel aromas - think smoke, vanilla, chocolate, espresso.
Taste
Now that you observed your wine’s sight and smell, take a small sip as if you were sucking it through a straw. This helps to aerate the wine and circulate it throughout your mouth. At this point, your taste buds not only identify the aromas but also determine the wine’s balance, harmony, and complexity.
For more information regarding the sights, scents and tastes of wine, visit Wine Enthusiast to get the full ins and outs of wine tasting.
With all the vineyards and wineries that Long Island has to offer let Dynasty Limousine help create the perfect wine tour to fit your needs! Call us today for more information and availability: 631-587-8500
With all the vineyards and wineries that Long Island has to offer let Dynasty Limousine help create the perfect wine tour to fit your needs! Call us today for more information and availability: 631-587-8500
