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The Fundamentals of Wine Tasting

Wine tasting is significantly more than sipping and saying, "Ah." Ever since the first wine grower wine maker squashed grapes, wine lovers have sipped their beverages and adored the taste explosion . As King Edward IV stated , "One not only drinks wine, one smells it, observes it, tastes it, sips it, and one talks about it." Contemporary wine tasting regulations came from the Fourteenth century and have been refined by through the centuries . The experience can be summed up by the Five S's... : See, swirl, smell, sip and savor. The stages are detailed below, along with some exciting additions . A word of warning, the noses and opinions of experienced connoisseurs are vital when considering wine investment. The opinions of wine experts are likely to dictate the values of fine wines .

Pick the cup, the glass's contours have an effect on taste. The typical wine glass really should have a sturdy, flat base and a long stem. The stem must be prolonged enough for the complete hand; gripping a glass by the cup will impart energy between the hand and the wine and increase its temperature. The cup ought to be broad and somewhat concave, which concentrates the aromas.

Look at the liquid, The look of the wine gives clues concerning its age, alcohol levels and acid concentration. Firstly examine , the wine by placing it against a white background. New red wines will be purple, mid-aged wines reddish, and mature wines may have a brownish tint . White wines range from a pure gold amber hue to a darker brown. Look at the opacity of the wine . Is it deep and clear or thin and murky? Different wines will have different optimum characteristics. Check for sediment, such as crystals, spices or mildew, in the liquid .

Swoosh and smell , Swirling is not only sophisticated, but releases vital aromas. Place the glass in front of and below the nose and breathe in . The primary sensation, combination of all the aromas, is called the bouquet. After the preliminary aroma, search for the contributing smells. Catch a whiff of cinnamon or strawberry? Most wines have odors of fruits, wood, herbs and spices. Off putting smells, such as wood, vinegar, yeast, cardboard or sulphur reveal an inferior wine .Immediately after swirling ), watch the sides of the cup . Are there many rivulets? Rivulets, small streams of wine running down the sides of the cup , indicate high alcoholic content .

Now taste and think... Tasting is the climax of wine tasting, and there are many techniques. Some will sip, other will gulp, some slosh and others suck. Some swallow while others spit out. The choice is yours and savor the flavor.

Wine experts describe a wine's taste using a few key terms. Balance refers to a wine's harmonic blend of acidic, tannin (astringent), alcoholic and fruity flavors. Body is the fullness of the liquid once it enters the mouth. Intensity describes the acuteness of the flavor .

Wines are tasted individually or comparatively , matched against other wines. When tasting comparatively, connoisseurs divide tasting into two types: horizontal tasting and vertical tasting. Horizontal tasting combines the same wine vintage from different estates . Vertical tasting compares the same estate's wine from different vintages. The term "testing flights" refers to testing different types and vintages of wine. Wine tasting is often performed blind. Wine is served in a bland black bottle, where neither the color of the wine or the typical bottle brand shape is seen. This eliminates perception . Often, expensive wines are perceived superior to their more common counterparts, but in blind tasting, the wines may show little or no difference in quality .

Temperature also influences a wine's taste. Lower temperatures promote acids and tannins but mute aromatics. Most wines are served at approximately 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly , red wines are served at room temperature and white wines chilled, though each and every wine has its own ideal drinking temperature.

Now the aftertaste .Does it linger? Does the taste change? Do new tastes emerge after the initial tasting? If an aftertaste lingers , the wine is called "long," , if the flavor quickly departs, the wine is called "short."

Above all, consider the wine and its particular aromas and flavors. It is the meditation that changes a casual drinker into a wine connoisseur, one who does not just consume wine, instead, one who genuinely 'tastes' wine.
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