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🍷 How to Taste Wine Like a Pro
Master the art of wine tasting with confidence
1. Hold It Right
- Always by the stem - Never cup the bowl
- Prevents warming - Especially crucial for whites
- Looks professional - Instant credibility signal
2. Master the Swirl
- Keep glass on table - Draw small circles with base
- Prevents spills - Looks effortless and controlled
- Releases aromas - Essential for proper assessment
3. Visual Assessment
- Hold against white background - Examine color depth
- Dark = full-bodied - Light = delicate
- Check the rim - Brick/orange edges show age
- Legs show alcohol - Not quality indicator
4. Strategic Smelling
- Nose inside the rim - Don't be bashful
- Several short sniffs - Better than one long inhale
- Keep mouth slightly open - Connects taste and smell
5. Professional Vocabulary
- "On the nose" - When describing aromas
- "On the palate" - When describing taste
- "The finish" - When describing aftertaste
- Specific fruits - Red vs black fruit, not just "fruity"
6. Restaurant Etiquette
- You're checking for faults - Not whether you like it
- Look for cork taint - Musty, wet cardboard smell
- Simple nod if fine - Don't overthink it
- Trust your nose - If it smells like wine, it's good
💡 Pro Tips for Instant Credibility
Diplomatic Phrases "Interesting expression of the variety" or "Well-balanced integration"
Avoid These Mistakes Don't invent flavors you can't taste or comment on price
Trust Your Palate Your taste is valid - focus on enjoyment over impressing others
The Golden Rule Wine is meant to be enjoyed, not endured as a cultural test
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