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If you have never sampled the wine before, there are a few things to keep in mind. While there isn’t necessarily a wrong way to taste wine, here are some tips to get the most out of your wine tasting experience.

🍷 Observe

Hold the glass by the stem and hold it up to the light to observe its colour and clarity.

🍷 Swirl

Gentle swirl the glass for two to three seconds. This helps draw out the wine’s unique aromas.

🍷 Sniff

Breathe in the wine’s aroma by holding the glass a few inches from your face. Take a few deep breathes and think about what you are smelling. Are there any fruits you recognise in the mix? Do you smell floral or woodsy aromas?

🍷 Sip

Once you have smelled the wine and considered its unique aromas, take a sip. Let the wine linger for a brief moment before swallowing it, letting it coat every taste bud as you take in all of its flavours.

Most wineries and tasting rooms offer a variety of snacks, appetizers, or hor d’oeuvres in addition to wine samples.

However, these foods are meant to serve as small snacks or samples, not full meals. Consider packing your own easy, healthy snacks such as granola bars, nuts, or trail mix.

Before your wine tour, you will want to make sure you are satiated but not so full that you can’t enjoy the full selection of wine samples. Also, avoid eating overly seasoned or spicy foods beforehand to make sure your tastebuds are not affected.