Wine Tasting Is Important
As a wine maker, I have learned through my tests and trials that wine tasting is, in itself, an art. It is something that will heighten your enjoyment for wine and make it that much more special. It is a science as well as you must be able to tell early on whether your latest creation is going to be one that will make it past the fermentation process.
If you are thinking about getting started in the amazing hobby that is wine making, then keep these tips in the back of your mind when you are taste testing your creation (which you should do at least once every other day):
Appearance – The appearance of your end product should be one that is not cloudy in nature (unless you are making unfiltered wine). You can use a piece of paper held up behind the wine glass to check the color, and to see if there are sediments in your wine.
Smell – Definitely one of the most critical components. You always want to smell your wine before you taste it. Swirl the wine around in your glass and sniff in the aromas above the rim. Concentrate. You will get good at this over time. You will be able to pick up the aromas of grape, wood, leather, and anything else you may have added to the mix.
Taste - Now the best part! Taste your creation. Take a sip and fill maybe half of your mouth. Move it back over your tongue. You can even “chew” it as to get a better taste. Ask yourself what your first impressions are. Is it sweet? Acidic? Bitter? Does the red wine make your mouth dry? Silky and smooth or almost watery? Drink it down or spit it out. How does it taste in your mouth after wards? The longer the finish in your mouth, the better the wine.
You will notice that when you create your own wine, the taste is of the highest quality. It isn’t uncommon for me to bottle a batch of wine that is better tasting than the $200 bottles you find aging at restaurants. Wine tasting is one of the most enjoyable parts of making wine. As you make more and more batches, you will become better and better at testing. Your enjoyment for wine will skyrocket as you’ll be able to taste the quality in all wines from every walk of life.
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Why don’t you begin your journey of wine making? There are great guides out there that will teach you how to make wine in your own. I think I paid around $50 to start and now my setup is much larger than that!
Jeff
