Comments on: About Wine Tasting http://www.hoosierwinecellar.com/blog/?p=299 Wines in Indiana and beyond Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:27:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Allen "Ole" Olson http://www.hoosierwinecellar.com/blog/?p=299&cpage=1#comment-2617 Allen "Ole" Olson Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:01:25 +0000 http://www.hoosierwinecellar.com/blog/?p=299#comment-2617 I like your term, John; thanks. When sampling a number of wines in a relatively short period, we should remember that wine is an alcoholic beverage. Even if sipped in moderation, the alcohol can tire the palate and make it less sensitive to the complexities of the wine. Also, one must try to avoid any mental impairment resulting from imbibing an inordinate amount of alcohol in such a short time. Spitting it after rolling it around the mouth allows most of the components to figure in your assessment without the risk of palate fatigue. I like your term, John; thanks.

When sampling a number of wines in a relatively short period, we should remember that wine is an alcoholic beverage. Even if sipped in moderation, the alcohol can tire the palate and make it less sensitive to the complexities of the wine. Also, one must try to avoid any mental impairment resulting from imbibing an inordinate amount of alcohol in such a short time. Spitting it after rolling it around the mouth allows most of the components to figure in your assessment without the risk of palate fatigue.

]]> By: John http://www.hoosierwinecellar.com/blog/?p=299&cpage=1#comment-2616 John Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:11:41 +0000 http://www.hoosierwinecellar.com/blog/?p=299#comment-2616 Hmmm maybe a better term would be Wine Sampling? Either way, is there a reason behind the "spit bucket" vs. actually swallowing the wine? Seems like a waste of good wine. Hmmm maybe a better term would be Wine Sampling? Either way, is there a reason behind the “spit bucket” vs. actually swallowing the wine? Seems like a waste of good wine.

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