Anthony Dias Blue's Pocket Guide to Wine 2007 by Anthony Dias Blue

Author:Anthony Dias Blue
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-02-17T16:00:00+00:00

HOW TO TASTE WINE

Tasting wine should not be intimidating, but there are certain basic guidelines that will enhance your enjoyment and understanding of wine. These are not hard and fast rules, but simply suggestions to help you get the most out of your wine-drinking experience. Whether sipping a glass with a meal or sharing a selection of wines with friends, the true enjoyment of wine comes from slowing down, paying attention, and honing your awareness.

GET THE RIGHT GLASS

One of the simplest things you can do to help a wine show at its best is to serve it in an appropriate glass. The ideal glass should be wide enough to provide a good evaporation surface, while narrowing at the mouth to focus the aromas. Look for transparent glasses made of colorless glass. While those etched, cobalt blue numbers may match your wedding china, they make it impossible to see the color of the wine. A thin-walled glass with a cut and polished lip smooths the path of the wine as it travels from your glass to your mouth. The polished lip will ensure that on your first sip, the wine will flow over your entire tongue, allowing you to taste it fully.

Although short café-style glasses are fine for casual quaffing of less expensive bottles, glasses used for premium wines should always be stemmed to prevent the heat of your hand from influencing the flavors of the wine. Traditionally, the best glasses are made from lead crystal, which has a slightly rougher surface than glass and helps concentrate the aromas of the wine. If you are concerned about lead, look for lead-free glassware.

When purchasing wineglasses, don’t buy glasses that are so expensive you’ll be afraid to use them. Glasses can, and most often do, break. Buy only what you can afford to lose. While there are whole lines of glasses designed for use with specific varietals, few of us have the cupboard space for such luxury. Instead, look for a multipurpose stemmed glass with a generous bowl and a narrow rim. Generally, red wine is served in a larger glass than white, so you may want to find two sizes of all-purpose stemware.

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