Practice: A White Wine Step by Step

The method in practice on a white wine: start with colour — is it pale greenish-yellow (young, cool-climate), deep gold (mature, oaked), or amber (oxidised or botrytised)? The nose gives you fruit category and processing — citrus acidity and jasmine point to Riesling or Albariño; buttery oak and tropical fruit to oaked Chardonnay. On the palate, confirm acidity level, body, and minerality. The conclusion should always include grape, climate, approximate age, and production style. Write your thoughts down — research shows that note-taking dramatically improves precision and memory.