Blind tasting of wine
Blind tasting of wine
Blind tasting of wine (pronunciation: /blaɪnd 'teɪstɪŋ ʌv waɪn/) is a method of evaluating the quality and characteristics of a wine without any knowledge of its origin, vintage, or producer. This technique is often used in wine competitions and by wine professionals to eliminate bias and focus solely on the sensory experience of the wine.
Etymology
The term "blind tasting" originates from the concept of tasting without seeing, or being "blind" to, the details of the wine being tasted. The word "tasting" comes from the Old English 'tæstan', meaning to touch, taste, or try, and the word "wine" comes from the Old English 'win', which is derived from the Latin 'vinum'.
Process
The process of a blind tasting involves several steps. First, the wines are typically poured into identical wine glasses and are often covered or placed in bags to conceal their labels. The tasters then evaluate the wine based on its appearance, aroma, taste, and finish. They may also make notes on the wine's complexity, balance, and overall quality.
Related Terms
- Semi-blind tasting: A variation of blind tasting where the taster is given some information about the wines, such as the grape variety or region, but not the specific producer or vintage.
- Double-blind tasting: A more rigorous form of blind tasting where neither the taster nor the person serving the wine has any information about the wines being tasted.
- Wine competition: An event where wines are evaluated and ranked by a panel of judges, often using blind tasting methods.
- Wine professional: An individual who works in the wine industry, such as a sommelier, wine critic, or wine educator. These professionals often use blind tasting techniques in their work.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blind tasting of wine
- Wikipedia's article - Blind tasting of wine
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