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When tasting multiple vintages of the same wine, is there a preferred order?

When tasting multiple vintages of the same wine, is there a preferred order?

Feb 21, 2023

How should I organize a tasting of 4 wines paired with 4 chocolates?

How should I organize a tasting of 4 wines paired with 4 chocolates?

Oct 24, 2022

Is it OK to brush my teeth before tasting wine? Does toothpaste change the way wine tastes?

Is it OK to brush my teeth before tasting wine? Does toothpaste change the way wine tastes?

Sep 26, 2022

How much do our taste buds influence our perception of wine?

How much do our taste buds influence our perception of wine?

Jun 6, 2022

Is it poor etiquette to taste wine with a mouth full of food?

Is it poor etiquette to taste wine with a mouth full of food?

Aug 2, 2021

When and how does

When and how does "palate fatigue" kick in at a wine tasting?

May 31, 2021

What does it mean when a tasting note refers to the “midpalate”? How do you experience it?

What does it mean when a tasting note refers to the “midpalate”? How do you experience it?

Nov 23, 2020

What do you call white wines that have a citrusy, fizzy sensation?

What do you call white wines that have a citrusy, fizzy sensation?

Nov 13, 2020

Is it possible to visualize wine in terms of shapes, rather than words?

Is it possible to visualize wine in terms of shapes, rather than words?

Nov 2, 2020

Does the shape of a wineglass actually matter?

Does the shape of a wineglass actually matter?

Aug 31, 2020