Tasting

There is more hype per square inch to wine tasting than to any other activity relating to anything to do with your mouth (with the possible exception of kissing). I remember attending a wine-tasting workshop that was organized by Alliance Française, where the entire process was imbued with an almost ecclesiastical ritual. I came away very psyched. Later a friend's father who has been into fine wines for decades did much to demystify the whole thing. Remember, you are the best judge of what you like. So begin by sticking to one wine and drinking it regularly. You will become familiar with one wine and when you taste another one you'll be able to make out the difference.

Take in a small amount and run it over your tongue before swallowing it. Let the after-taste develop. Most experts agree that this is the most distinctive part of the wine.

Also see :- Tasting Terms.