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Explore the world of wine
Tasting & the senses
The building blocks of taste and the craft of looking, smelling and tasting.
Tasting systematically
The five building blocks of wine
The Building Blocks of Taste
Sweetness
Acidity
Tannin (Astringency)
Body (Weight)
Alcohol
Balance Between the Components
Start Tasting
The Three Steps: See, Smell, Taste
Serving Wine: Temperature and Glass
Appearance
Colour and hue
Clarity and depth
What colour reveals
The Nose
Aroma intensity
Primary, secondary and tertiary aromas
Aroma families: fruit, flower, spice
Oak and dairy notes
Earthy and mineral notes
Palate and judgement
Balance on the palate
Length and complexity
Quality versus price
Common wine faults: cork, oxidation, brett
Test yourself: Wine basics
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