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First time going on a Temecula wine tasting
Tour?
Here is a list of wine tasting terms that will give
you a head start.
Acidity: Describes a tart or sour taste in the mouth when total acidity
of the wine is high.
Aftertaste: The taste or flavors that linger in the mouth after the
wine is tasted, spit or swallowed.
Aroma: Refers to the particular smell of the grape variety.
Body: The weight of wine, commonly known as full-bodied,
medium-bodied or light-bodied.
Bouquet: A tasting term used to describe the smell of the wine as it
matures in the bottle.
Finish: The taste that remains in the mouth after swallowing. A long
finish indicates a wine of good quality.
Legs: The viscous droplets that form and ease down the sides of
the glass when the wine is swirled.
Length: The amount of time the sensations of taste and aroma
persist after swallowing.
Palate: The feel and taste of wine in the mouth.
Acrid: Describes a wine with overly pronounced acidity. This is often
apparent in cheap red wines.
Attractive: A lighter style, fresh, easy to drink wine.
Big: A wine that is full-bodied, rich and slightly alcoholic tasting.
Character: A wine with top-notch distinguishing qualities.
Crisp: Denotes a fresh, young, wine with good acidity.
Delicate: Used to describe light- to medium-weight wines with
good flavours.
Elegant: Describes a wine of grace, balance and beauty.
Wine Tasting Wine tasting can be subjective in nature, wine connoisseurs follow some general "guidelines" when judging during a wine tasting. It's very easy to learn the techniques of wine tasting, and if you already enjoy wine, learning the nuances will simultaneously increase the pleasure you derive from wine tasting. The three steps in wine tasting are: Look, Smell, and Taste. Look You can tell much about a wine simply by studying its appearance. The wine should be poured into a clear glass and held in front of a white background so that you can examine the color. The color of wine varies tremendously, even within the same type of wine. For example, white wines are not actually white; they range from green to yellow to brown. More color in a white wine usually indicates more flavor and age. Where as time improves many red wines, it ruins most white wines. Red wines are not just red; they range from a pale red to a deep brown red, usually becoming lighter in color as they age. Rim colour: You can guess the age of a red wine by observing its "rim." Tilt the glass slightly and look at the edge of the wine. A purple tint may indicate youth while orange to brown indicates maturity. Swirling: Swirling the wine serves many purposes, but allows you to visually observe the body of the wine. "Good legs" may indicate a thicker body and a higher alcohol content or sweetness level. Smell Swirl your wine. This releases molecules in the wine into the air allowing you to smell the aroma, also called the bouquet or nose. After you smell the wine, concentrate on the aroma. Taste The most important quality of a wine is its balance between sweetness and acidity. To get the full taste of a wine follow the following three steps: 1. Taste: Slosh the wine around and draw in some air. Examine the body and texture of the wine. 2. Aftertaste: The taste that remains in your mouth after you have swallowed the wine. 3. After tasting the wine, take a moment to evaluate its overall flavor and balance. ENJOY! Pick one of An Extreme Dream Limousines for your transportation on your Temecula wine tour |
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