we are going to cover three areas in this chapter on the wine tasting basics: the aroma/nose, the taste/palate and the finish ...

On the palate, you will not taste a barnyard ... but barnyard is definitely an aroma in wine. When you smell barnyard, it's almost like it's an earthiness that's as if you were to walk into ...

When many of us start learning to taste wine, it's commonly taught that a “corked” bottle is easily recognizable by a “wet cardboard” aroma. But not everyone can pick that up. There are a number of ...

Look at the wine, smell it and consider the following. Make it a habit to smell the wine before you taste it. Aroma of wine A wine’s aroma is central to its character, which is why we always recommend ...

Experts consistently recognize, identify and describe wines. How do they do it? How can you improve your tasting ability? With this intermediate-level course, you'll see--and smell and taste--wine in ...

When you’re in a supermarket, pub or restaurant, do you feel stumped when presented by the selections of wine on offer? There’s just so much choice. Whether it’s red, rosé or white, sweet ...