It's Wine #TastingTuesday Tips for Beginners

If you'll be participating in a wine tasting, it can be helpful to understand the etiquette and terminology involved.

-Pour only a small amount of wine into your glass. You should take enough for one or two sips, leaving the rest for other people.

-Take your time with each wine. Examine it in the glass and try to describe its aroma. When you taste it, don't swallow immediately. ---Hold it in your mouth for a few moments to get a sense of its personality.

-If there is a spittoon, you might consider spitting out the wine. This is a polite behavior at a wine tasting, since it allows you to taste many wines without worrying about alcohol affecting your judgment.

-If a wine is not to your taste, it's okay to discreetly pour the remainder in the spittoon once you've tasted it.

-Cleanse your palate between wines by eating a piece of bread or crackers; many tasting rooms have palate cleansers available.

-If you're tasting at wineries, check the website or call before going. Some wineries offer tastings by appointment only; others accept walk-ins.

-When you're tasting at wineries, you can expect to pay a tasting fee to taste a flight of wines. Tasting fees will vary depending on the number and quality of the wines you taste.

-Familiarize yourself with terms used for describing the wines you taste.

-Taste wines in the following order: sparkling wines, light white, bold white, rosé, light red, bold red, sweet and/or fortified.

-Don't stress; there are no right or wrong answers here. Tasting for beginners is a great way to learn about different wines and find types of wines that you enjoy.

-If you're at a winery or wine shop, don't be afraid to ask questions.

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