Wine tasting

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Wine tasting

Wine tasting is the sensory examination and evaluation of wine.

Pronunciation

  • /ˈwaɪn ˈteɪstɪŋ/

Etymology

The term "wine tasting" comes from the two English words "wine", which is derived from the Old English "win", and "tasting", which comes from the Old English "tastian".

Process

Wine tasting involves three steps: appearance, "in glass" the aroma of the wine, and "in mouth" sensations.

Appearance

In the appearance stage, a taster examines the color, clarity, and fluidity of the wine.

In Glass

The In Glass stage involves smelling the wine to identify aromas. This can be done by swirling the wine in the glass to aerate it, intensifying the aromas.

In Mouth

The In Mouth stage is where the taster tastes the wine for sweetness, acidity, tannin, alcohol, and body.

Wine tasting terms

There are several terms used in wine tasting to describe the taste and aroma of wine. These include:

  • Body: This refers to the weight and fullness of the wine in the mouth.
  • Tannin: This is a naturally occurring compound in wine that gives it a bitter, dry, and puckery feeling in the mouth.
  • Acidity: This is the fresh, tart, and sour attributes of the wine.
  • Sweetness: This refers to how sweet a wine tastes.
  • Alcohol: This is the level of ethanol present in the wine.

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