Wine is known as the nectar of the gods and the right wine can certainly taste heavenly. Wine tasting is a great way to learn more about the subject and most importantly, to help you decide what type of wine you prefer. There’s a certain mystique around wine tasting and the vocabulary used can be a little intimidating to the uninitiated. That’s why we have teamed up with Riedel, the luxury wine glass company, to bring you a quick and easy guide to wine tasting at home.
1 – Wine Tasting At Home Essentials
To recreate a wine tasting at home, you’ll first need a selection of wine. Whether it’s bottles that you’ve been meaning to drink or wine that you’ve purchased specially for the occasion, it’s a good idea to choose a theme such as Chardonnay wine from around the world or bottles dating from a particular vintage. Consider getting a group of friends together who each bring their favourite bottle. Grape varietal specific wine glasses will help you to get the most out of the experience. If you’re not intending on finishing each wine, then a jug or bowl to pour the remnants into will come in useful. Give each participant a pen and paper to record their impressions of each wine, and provide everyone with plenty of water and water biscuits as these help to cleanse the palate. It could also be fun to do a blind tasting. For this, someone who isn’t taking part in the tasting will need to cover each label with a tea towel.
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