30-Second Tasting Tip: Can You Smell Tannin in Wine?

Can You Smell Tannin in Wine? No Tannin in wine is a tactile sensation, something you actually feel in your mouth. You can’t smell tannin. However, some aromas can give you clues that there may be tannin in your wine: Fun Wine Fact: All red wines have tannin. So really when you’re smelling your red […]

30 Second Tasting Tip: How to Taste White Wine Flavors?

You can divide white wine fruit flavors into 4 broad categories: citrus fruits, stone fruits, green fruits, and tropical fruits. Here’s your 30-second tasting tip to get you started!

30 Second Tasting Tip: Smell Wine With Your Mouth Open

Did you know you can unlock more aromas from your wine if you do this one simple thing? Here’s your 30-second tasting tip to smelling your vino like a pro!

30 Second Tasting Tip: Is Your White Wine Too Cold?

You know that white wine needs to be served chilled, but what happens if your white wine is served too cold? Here’s your 30-second tasting tip for chilled white wines.

30 Second Tasting Tip: How Do You Identify Red Wine Flavors?

You can divide red wine fruit flavors into 3 broad categories: red fruits, black fruits, and blue fruits. Here’s your 30-second tasting tip to get you started.

30 Second Tasting Tip: How to Taste Wine Tannins

What does wine tannin taste like? Check out this simple trick to unlock the taste of tannins in wine.

30 Second Tasting Tip: Why Do You Swirl Wine?

Swirling Wine Makes It Taste Better You’ve seen it in films. You’ve seen it while out drinking. Everyone’s swirling wine. Why? Do this: Why Does Swirling Wine Make It Smell Better? Swirling the wine agitates the molecules and helps the ethanol (alcohol) evaporate – volatilize is the fancy word for it. The ethanol carries the […]

30 Second Tasting Tip: Is Darker Red Wine Better?

You may wonder if a darker red wine is better. Well, it’s not. Here’s a quick rundown of what a red wine’s shade can tell you about the wine in your glass.

7 Best Ways Beginners Can Master Wine

Must-read books, matching food with wine, expert YouTube channels, and more – here’s what you need as a new wine lover.

How to Taste Wine Properly: 6 Easy Steps

Every wine lover starts at the beginning. Here are 6 simple steps you can use to taste a new wine and break down its structure.