How to find our perfect glass of wine 🍾
If you are a wine lover you have a lot of choices for the perfect glass of wine. But when it is presented with the thousands of options that create confusion in our options which one is suitable for us.
For clearing such confusions this blog is very useful .i will also try to make the whole blog on the wine to brush up your knowledge of wine. I'm having few hacks to choose you a bottle of wine favourite flavour but that will discuss after the wine tasting techniques
WINE TASTING NOTES
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Vineyards wine tasting should be both rewarding and memorable. It should excite the senses, and most importantly, it should be fun. Even though many assume that wine tasting is sipping, swishing, and swallowing – many are amazed to find that there is even more to it!
Wine tasting is an art, and when done correctly, is quite fun.
So then, how do you taste and evaluate a glass of wine?
Take charge of the wine experience and try your chances as a master sommelier
with the 5 S’s: See – Swirl – Sniff – Sip – Savor
Without having tasted the wines, one does not know if, for example, white wine is heavy or light. Before taking a sip, the taster tries to determine the order in which the wines should be assessed by appearance and nose alone. Heavy wines will be deeper in colour and generally more intense on the nose. Sweeter wines, being denser will leave thick, viscous streaks (called legs or tears of wine click on the link to know more ) down the inside of the glass when swirled.
The important thing with smelling is there's no wrong answer. Just say what comes to mind. This will help you to identify other wines later on because you'll know your personal perceptions - try not to listen to what others say!
NOTE:- Did you know that 60% of what we taste is from what we smell? This is why things taste quite a bit different when we have a cold.
Take a slightly larger sip than usual and hold the wine in your mouth for 3-5 seconds letting it coat the surface. Once inside the mouth, the aromatics are further liberated by exposure to body heat and transferred retronasally to the olfactory receptor .some wine to need food, but generally, you can get a good impression, from your first sip. If it's wine number one of the day the acid or tannin might shock you, so do this twice just to get your palate in check.
Wine tasting is an art, and when done correctly, is quite fun.
So then, how do you taste and evaluate a glass of wine?
Take charge of the wine experience and try your chances as a master sommelier
with the 5 S’s: See – Swirl – Sniff – Sip – Savor
SEE THE COLOR
A wine’s colour is better judged by putting it against a white background. A good sommelier will always pour enough wine in your glass so you can see and interpret the colour of wine from where you're sitting. The easiest way to assess the colour of a wine is to hold the glass at a 45-degree angle against a white background in a well-lit room.
With white and rose wines, we look at the base of the glass where it joins to the stem. Look straight in the middle as the light in the room can change the colour at the edges of the wine. Whites tend to drift from water-white to lemon-green to lemon, gold and amber with age. They will also look fuller bodied as they get older. Similarly rose wines will move from salmon pink to pink and then orange-pink, often getting more amber should you age them.
Red wines are assessed by looking at the rim of the wine. Reds tend to move from purple to ruby, garnet and then brown with age. Unlike white wines, reds will gradually start to look lighter-bodied with age - although this doesn't mean they are actually any less full-bodied in the mouthfeel!
NOTE:- white wines gain colour as they age, while red wine loses colour.
SWIRL
Without having tasted the wines, one does not know if, for example, white wine is heavy or light. Before taking a sip, the taster tries to determine the order in which the wines should be assessed by appearance and nose alone. Heavy wines will be deeper in colour and generally more intense on the nose. Sweeter wines, being denser will leave thick, viscous streaks (called legs or tears of wine click on the link to know more ) down the inside of the glass when swirled.SNIFF/SMELL
The smell is the main sense used in wine tasting, so sniffing the wine before the initial step is
essential. A wine’s quality can be judged by its bouquet and taste. The easiest way to start smelling a wine is to give it a good swirl and stick your nose right in. Breathe in slowly. Just think about the first flavours you get: you may get fruit (citrus, orchard, tropical, stone), you might get kernel (nuts or biscuit), malolactic (cream, butter), lees (yeast, brioche), perhaps vegetable (green pepper, cut grass) or oak (leather, cedarwood, vanilla and so on).
NOTE:- Did you know that 60% of what we taste is from what we smell? This is why things taste quite a bit different when we have a cold.
SIP
Take a slightly larger sip than usual and hold the wine in your mouth for 3-5 seconds letting it coat the surface. Once inside the mouth, the aromatics are further liberated by exposure to body heat and transferred retronasally to the olfactory receptor .some wine to need food, but generally, you can get a good impression, from your first sip. If it's wine number one of the day the acid or tannin might shock you, so do this twice just to get your palate in check.
The second time you taste can be a little more "pro". Drink a little and gently suck air over it. This will release more levels of flavour in the wine and let you better assess the structure. Think about the following:
Now you know how to taste wine.
1) what is the history of the winery/vineyard?
2) which grapes are grown at this vineyard?
If you’re at a winery, then it’s worth asking more about the kind of grapes they have selected to grow, and the reasons for this.
3) How are the wines fermented?
it’s good to ask a little more about the process. Some wines may be aged in barrels (this often gives an oaky taste to the wine) and others in large vats. You can find out how long the wine has spent fermenting, and how this affects the flavour and aroma.
4) Are any of these wine a blend?
It’s always a good idea to ask which blends are in the wine and what that brings to the flavour. Is there an even percentage of each grape in the wine? Getting to know the science behind the composition will help you to better understand how different flavours are put together to produce a finished product.
5)what food you pair with wine
If you already have a favourite but would like to try something new here we are a few options
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- Is the wine dry or sweet? This is a sliding scale. Think about where it fits in the context of other wines you've tried.
- Acidity is best identified in the back of the mouth where the molars are. Is it low, medium or high? Does it balance with the rest of the wine or stand out like a lemon?
- Texture and tannin are next. Does it make your mouth feel dry? Is it creamy? Are you thinking rounded or crisp and steely?
- Alcohol is the feeling of heat. It's either very well balanced and unnoticeable or hot and undesirable. Think about alcohol in the context of the rest of the wine. Is it working for you or not?
- the body is all about texture. Think about milk being skimmed, semi-skimmed and full fat. In the same way, wine is light, medium or full-bodied
- Flavor intensity. Is it pungent subtle?
- Flavor profiles are like aroma where we're looking for fruits, kernel, malolactic, lees, vegetables, oak and so on.
- Maturity is the final point. This is ultimately a feeling of how well integrated the wine is. Also, youthful wines will be fruity while mature wines will have more tertiary flavours like milk, butter and brioche for example
SAVOR
The finish is the sensation you get from actually wallowing the wine and it can be very different from the taste you get on your palate. What you want to look for is an alcohol taste (there shouldn’t be one) and the length of time the wine taste stays with you. This length of time is called the finish and some wines can linger for as long as a minute. Also, co, consider the balance of the wine; do any tastes dominate or are this a well-defined bottle.Now you know how to taste wine.
IF YOU VISIT ANY VINEYARD OR WINE TASTING SESSION. THERE ARE FEW QUESTION YOU CAN ASK FROM THE PERSON IN THE TASTING SESSION
2) which grapes are grown at this vineyard?
If you’re at a winery, then it’s worth asking more about the kind of grapes they have selected to grow, and the reasons for this.
3) How are the wines fermented?
it’s good to ask a little more about the process. Some wines may be aged in barrels (this often gives an oaky taste to the wine) and others in large vats. You can find out how long the wine has spent fermenting, and how this affects the flavour and aroma.
4) Are any of these wine a blend?
It’s always a good idea to ask which blends are in the wine and what that brings to the flavour. Is there an even percentage of each grape in the wine? Getting to know the science behind the composition will help you to better understand how different flavours are put together to produce a finished product.
5)what food you pair with wine
CHOOSING A GLASS OF WINE ON THE BASIS OF YOUR FAVORITE FLAVOURS
If You Like Coffee
Or more specifically the earthy, rich and slightly bitter flavour and aroma of espresso, then you’ll love a Shiraz. It’s considered a heavyweight wine with peppery and spicy flavours. The wine is powerful and rich with a velvety smooth finish – perfect for those that like their coffee strong!
If You Like Red Fruits…
You’ll like Pinot Noir. It’s produced from red grapes and is typically lighter than other red wines. It has fruity flavours and aromas such as cherries, raspberries and strawberries. It can also have a slightly perfumed aroma mixed with a slightly earthy and herby flavour. Ideal for those that like the taste of sweeter red fruits.If You Like Black Fruits…
Then a Tempranillo could be the one for you. With fruity flavours similar to black cherries, plums and tomatoes, the wine is medium to full-bodied and has an earthy aroma with a smooth finish.If You Like Citrus Flavours…
You’ll enjoy a Chardonnay. Depending on the climate, Chardonnay can have more tropical flavours such as orange, pineapple and grapefruit. The origin of the wine also plays a part and means it can range from light and zesty to creamy with coconut and vanilla flavours.If you already have a favourite but would like to try something new here we are a few options
If You Like Cabernet Sauvignon, You’ll Like Rioja.
Rioja has a similar structure to Cabernet Sauvignon, which is why many people often like both. If you enjoy the taste of red fruits that come through in a Cabernet Sauvignon then you’ll love a Rioja as it is said to be even more aromatic. The Spanish wine draws on prominent flavours such as cherries, raspberries and strawberries.If You Like Merlot, You’ll Like Grenache.
While Grenache doesn’t taste exactly like Merlot, there are certain similarities that can be appreciated. With both, raspberry flavours are present although with Grenache there are hints of strawberry, citrus and cinnamon present.If You Like Pinot Noir, Try Gamay Noir.
Gamay Noir is similar in taste to Pinot Noir and is a light-bodied wine. It has tart flavours that are enhanced by red fruits such as cherries, raspberries and plums. It also has earthy notes complemented by delicate floral aromas. Often more competitively priced than Pinot Noir, it’s worth trying as a refreshing alternative.If You Like Chardonnay, You’ll Like Riesling.
Slightly lighter than Chardonnay, Riesling wines are defined by their fresh taste. With apple, peach and pear flavours prominent throughout, this wine manages to be both sweet and crisp. There are also delicate aromas running through such as honey, jasmine and lime.If You Like Pinot Grigio, You’ll Like Albariño.
If you find yourself reaching for the Pinot Grigio, how about switching out for an Albariño? Popular in spain, the dry white wine is crisp with citrus flavours and peachy, floral tones. The aromatic wine has fantastic acidity, and is a firm favourite in the summer months.
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