Four Steps to Proper Wine Tasting

In Episode #48 of The Wine CEO Podcast, I discuss the 4 steps to proper wine tasting technique. If you follow this process, I promise that you will come to enjoy wines more and appreciate the multiple layers of wine found throughout the tasting experience!

Below is a graphic to give you a quick overview of the 4 steps, but be sure to listen to the full podcast episode for all of the details!

Another item that can help you determine wine characteristics as you are smelling and tasting wines is a tasting wheel. Tasting wheels list common flavors found in wines and are used as a reference tool for you to communicate the flavors you are perceiving on your palate. Below are some of my favorites:

You can buy this chart from WineFolly.com

You can buy this chart from Aromaster.com

If you want to learn more about tasting wines, I recommend booking a wine tasting with me! I host in-person and virtual wine tastings for enthusiasts at all levels of wine knowledge. I will cater the tasting to your preferences and will make tasting wine fun and approachable! For more information, email me at Sarah@thewineceo.com today!