How to taste wine
Look, smell and taste without jargon: a simple way to find your bearings.
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Notice colour and clarity without rushing to judge quality.
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Smell before and after swirling the glass. Name the aroma families that come naturally to mind.
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On the palate, notice acidity, tannin, body and finish. Your own enjoyment remains the best guide.
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Return to the glass after a few minutes: air and temperature alter perception. Record simple observations before preferences; recognising every aroma is unnecessary.
