17. The Basics of Wine Tasting, Part 2: Using Visual Elements While Wine Tasting

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, which is Part 2 of a series on the basics of wine tasting, we look at the basics of wine tasting, with a focus on the appearance of a wine and what it tells you.  starting with the flavours that you can expect to find in a given glass of wine.  Specifically, we consider what the colour and clarity of a wine can tell you and how you can learn to confidently describe the appearance of a wine!This episode is meant to anyone and everyone who wants to feel more comfortable tasting and describing wine….but is especially geared towards wine lovers who are just starting out and looking for ways to build up their tasting skills.Throughout the episode, there is reference to the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Systematic Approach to Tasting.  You can find that here.  Be sure to also check out the wine tasting guide that I have personally developed, which you might find easier to follow and is also a printable free resource for you.Most of all, remember - wine tasting is a highly personal undertaking.  Be sure to have fun with it, no matter what you learn or someone else says!If you have not listened to Episode 16 yet, it is highly recommended that you do!  Episode 16 is part 1 in this series and it covers the aromas that are found in wine. If you loved and/or learned something new from this podcast episode, do drop me a line via email or on Instagram and let me know - I love hearing from the Wineitupanotch Community!! Please also consider sharing the episode with someone else who you think would enjoy it too! Until next time, wishing you peace, love and light…and of course, good wine!Cheers! xo—------------------------Let’s stay in touch - we always love to hear from you!  Follow the wine related antics and fun on the following social channels:Blog: www.wineitupanotch.comThe Wineitupanotch Podcast on InstagramWineitupanotch on InstagramWineitupanotch on TiktokWineitupanotch on Youtube Or send an email with questions, comments and requests to [email protected]’s stay in touch - we always love to hear from you!  Follow the wine related antics and fun on the following social channels:Blog: www.wineitupanotch.comThe Wineitupanotch Podcast on InstagramWineitupanotch on InstagramWineitupanotch on TiktokWineitupanotch on Youtube Or send an email with questions, comments and requests to [email protected]