Wine tasting rituals are an integral component of the vinicultural experience, and have evolved over the years to embrace both the cultural traditions of old and the ever-developing innovations of technological advancements. From the ancient Greeks offering libations to their gods to futuristic sommeliers aided by artificial intelligence, wine tasting
A History of Wine Tasting Wine tasting has been around as long as the history of wine itself. While tasting is an obvious part of wine drinking, the specific practice of wine tasting as a group or for purposes of evaluation and critique has developed in various ways throughout history.
Old World vs New World Old World and New World are important terms in the wine world. The Old World refers to the countries that have been making wine for thousands of years, like France, Italy, and Spain. While the New World refers to countries that have been making wine
How To Order Wine Like A Pro Picture yourself on a date. You wanted to do something special for your first dinner date, and you’re at a plush fine-dining restaurant in town. Your date asks you, “Let’s order wine, shall we?”. And you start to sweat a little. You don’t want to look
Wine Tasting and Tours FAQs Are you planning a visit to a winery or wine region in the near future? If so, you probably have a few questions regarding logistics, wine tasting, or even how to act on a wine tour. Here is a list of the most common FAQs
What to Expect at a Tasting Room Wine tours are a stellar way to explore and learn about wine regions. Many wineries welcome visitors and offer wine tastings. Depending on the wine tour and which wineries you visit, wine tastings can vary from small, private affairs to full-blown wine education
