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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

How tasting notes play conjuring tricks with our expectations

Wine tasting notes often emphasize fruitiness, but true complexity includes spice and other flavor compounds.
Understanding the interplay of fruit and spice enriches the wine tasting experience.”],
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The article explores the common trend in wine tasting notes that heavily focus on fruit descriptors, often overshadowing the more nuanced flavor notes such as spice. The author reflects on their preference for tasting language that captures the complexity of a wine, like the spice components found in specific varieties, including syrah and gewurztraminer. They emphasize that while fruit associations are helpful, a deeper appreciation of wine can be achieved by recognizing the various flavor compounds that contribute to its character.
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wine, tasting notes, flavor complexity, fruit descriptors, wine appreciation
fromTasting Table
6 months ago

15 Splurge-Worthy Wines For Valentine's Day - Tasting Table

As a certified specialist of wine, I've put my expertise and knowledge about reliable producers and regions to use to help you choose the right bottle.
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fromWine Enthusiast
9 months ago

Meet 'Blanc de Noirs,' an Exceptionally Food-Friendly Sparkling Wine

"Blanc de noirs are very interesting, and often more complex than blanc de blancs, so they should be more popular," says head sommelier Philippe Meurger, who manages the wine program at Hostellerie de Levernois, a Relais & Châteaux hotel, in Burgundy. He finds that true Champagne lovers tend to have some familiarity with blanc de noirs, "but they are not commercialized enough," he notes.
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