Themed journey · 11 chapters
Tasting & Rating
How to taste wine systematically: from the first look through nose and palate to your own assessment, in eleven stages, no prior knowledge or jargon required.
Chapter 1PreparationGlass, Light, Sequence
Chapter 2SightColor, Age, Church Windows
Chapter 3SmellNose, Aromas, Faults
Chapter 4KeySweetness, Acidity, Tannin
Chapter 5Finish & LengthAftertaste in seconds
Chapter 6Balance & QualityWhen a wine truly convinces
Chapter 7Wine languageNotes that last
Chapter 8Scoring systemsScales compared
Chapter 9Blind tastingJudgment without a label
Chapter 10Wine fairs & tastingsEfficient at trade fairs
Chapter 11Spitting & CalibratingTechnique and Practice