Tagged with "how to taste wine"
An Introduction to Red Wine with Ronan Sayburn MS
In this video Ronan shows how to taste a red wine, including what to look for in the colour, understanding more about the age of a red wine, and the different sensations you get from tasting it. Ronan is one of only 180 Master Sommelier’s in the world. He is currently the Director of Wines and [...]
An Introduction to White Wine with Ronan Sayburn MS
Learn how to judge a white wine using Ronan’s great tips in this video, including how to understand the colour of wine, how to taste properly and which food white wine is the ideal to accompany. Ronan is one of only 180 Master Sommelier’s in the world. He is currently the Director of Wines and [...]
How the wine glass shape can impact your experience (red wine) – Riedel
The shape of your wine glass should change based on the style and colour of the wine you’re drinking, or at least that is the view of Riedel. Here’s what wine guru Robert Parker says: “The effect of glasses on fine wine is profound. I cannot emphasise enough what a difference they make.” With apologies for the poor sound quality [...]
Top 10 Wine Tips with Francis Gimblett
Wine adventurer Francis Gimblett pulls no punches in explaining how wines should and shouldn’t be treated – whist wearing nothing but a burgundy coloured lounge suit jacket and white shirt. Really. The Wine Navigator® – Your pocket sommelier. Ever wanted to save your cash and know whether you’ll like a new wine before you buy it? The Wine [...]
Tasting the wine
Once we have been given our wine to taste…well, how do we actually taste it and what are looking for. Francis explains all. The Wine Navigator® – Your pocket sommelier. Ever wanted to save your cash and know whether you’ll like a new wine before you buy it? The Wine Navigator is available for the iPad, iPod Touch [...]
Sampling the wine
When the waiter or sommelier pours you a wine – what are you supposed to be looking for?