The 5 S's of Wine Tasting 

Sight - Judge the appearance of the Wine

  • Look for color/clarity of the Wine when the Wine glass is tilted and its contents viewed against a light source

Swirl - Stimulate the release of the bouquet

Smell - Notice the aroma of the Wine

  • Known in the general sense as the "Nose"

Sip - Allow the Wine to linger on your taste buds for a moment

  • Taste - First in the "Mouth" or "Palate" followed by the "Finish"

Savor - Evaluate the Wine

 

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