THE SCIENCE OF WINE TASTING
Unless you ’ re a serious wine pro or an actual sommelier , the process of wine tasting may feel a little intimidating . Luckily , it ’ s a lot more intuitive than it seems — it ’ s all about your reaction to the wine !
STEP 1
LOOK AT THE WINE . What color or shade is it ? Is it opaque , or can you see through it well ? Swirl it around the glass to get a look at its “ legs ”— does it creep back down slowly , or is it very viscous ?
STEP 2
WHAT DO YOU SMELL ? Is it citrusy , or floral or sweet like berries ? There ’ s no wrong answer — whatever you smell is there !
STEP 3
NOW FOR THE BEST PART — TASTING IT ! You ’ ve probably seen some tasters aerate the wine with their tongues — you can try this , or just skip it if you think it feels silly . Think about the taste in three parts — the beginning of the sip , the middle as your palette gets a better feel for it and then the aftertaste right after swallowing . Feel free to share whatever you ’ re tasting ! You ’ ve officially gone through the steps .