Taste the Wine and Appreciate It
Wine is at the height of it’s popularity. Whether it is served at big parties, simple get togethers, intimate dinners, or even at an event totally centered around wine. Wine making is a labor of love and time. It is to be savored and enjoyed.
Many of your senses are involved and excited in the tasting of wine. There are many different kinds that have different effects. As you become more familiar with the wines you will be able to distinguish the different types by their color, fragrance, and taste. Let’s take a look at how wines affect your senses and what you should be looking for when tasting.
Check for the Wine Clarity and Color
The first thing to look at when your wine is poured is the color and clarity. Tilt the glass away from yourself and look at the color. It is better if you have a white bacground. This could be something as simple as a paper napkin. Wines come in many different colors. Red wines can be ruby, maroon, brown, purple or red. White wines are thought to be colorless, although there are different colors. They may range from amber to light green or even a golden yellow.
Smell the Wine
This is one of the most important steps in wine tasting. Before the smelling you will want to swirl the wine in the glass. This will allow the aroma of the wine to escape. Put your nose slightly in the glass. You will want to take a deep breath and take it all in. Some people close their eyes as they enjoy the fragrance and get their taste buds ready for the experience. There are as many combinations of smells as there are types of wine. They are affected by many different things such as ingredients, weather during the growing of the grapes, amount of fermentation and aging, and the type of storage container. Through the aroma you can you can identify the wine’s uniqueness and quality.
Taste and Savor the Wine
This is the most enjoyable and most anticipated part. Take a good portion of wine in your mouth and let it lie on your tongue. Move it around a little as you want to hit all areas of your tongue. There are several things that you will be looking for. The levels of tannin, amount of alcohol, sugar levels, and the acidity. After the wine is swallowed you will enjoy the after taste. Make note of how long it stays with you.
Wine tasting is to be enjoyed whether you are at a tasting event, or just opening a fresh bottle with friends. Take your time and enjoy!
