Blind-tasting wine may seem like its a magical skill that takes decades to master, but with a little guidance, you can learn exactly how we sommeliers figure out what’s in the glass! In this video, I’ll blind-taste a white wine and red wine, and I’ll walk you through the methodology of how I do it step-by-step. This will be really helpful for anyone studying for their sommelier exams (WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, etc.) or if you simply want to become a more intuitive wine taster! I’ll help you understand exactly what to look for in the sight, nose, and palate of the wine to determine our blind tasting goals: what the grape is, where it’s from, how old the wine is (the vintage), and what quality level it is. Will I get the answers right? Watch the video to find out!
00:00 Introduction
01:46 White Whine Blind Tasting
09:44 White Wine REVEAL
11:16 Red Wine Blind Tasting
19:20 Red Wine REVEAL
21:14 Conclusions
VIDEOS REFERENCED:
“How To Taste Wine” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV6XhubaZew
“How to Blind Taste, Part 1” – https://youtu.be/XglPTBk9VQw
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20 Comments
I think you're correct. Getting them spot on is less important (or fun!) than what you learned along the way. You've inspired me to do some blind tasting or at least to practice tasting for the various characteristics on the grid. Many thanks as always!
A big hint to Tempranillo for me is the black olive note.
This was fun! And…these are my two most favorite wines varieties and regions. :). Cheers!
Really, really interesting. Wine tasting is always obvious when you can see the label. But true blind tasting can be really hard. You did a really good job and that was so insightful. I am a bit surprised about tempranillo vs nebbiolo, as the former tend to be rounder, more oaky and less acidic (unless the nebbiolo is 10 years old at least). But that's easy to say for someone who didn't do the tasting.
Really appreciate and admire your humility and willingness to learn 🙌 It’s so refreshing and you are so much more relatable. Will def be a patron to get access to your bonus content! Love all of your videos and look forward to what you have in store!
What an amazing episode! We often entertain our guests with "blind" wine tasting.
DogPoint produces some really "non traditonal" NZ SB. They really let the grapes and place speak for it self.
When will you travel to Argentina wine country? Hopefully soon 😃
What a great show, I'd love to see more of these!
I learned so much from this video – thank you! As a side note, your content is fantastic – the video production is next level!
😆Love it! Great video.
I’ve seen people confuse Dog Point with Sancerre before! Unconventional NZ SB
Fantastic! Riesling and SB are my most favorite white wines. Now I know why. Thanks, Vince.
Very bad vintage for Rioja. 2013 was very diluted, lots of rain. Maybe another vintage you would have nailed it.
We loved this! Impressive and so fun to watch!
I was like nooooooooo please go with Rioja, you didn't mention any characteristics of a Nebbiolo like Rose, Tar, you mentioned it has some bakingspice from (New) Oak, which is unusual with Nebbiolo. Go with your gut! 🙂
Great video nonetheless, thanks for producing these
I like how you deconstruct the wine. When you said slate followed by petrol I was on the Riesling train as well. The high acidity and lean structure of the Rioja you tasted surprised me as well. Blind tasting is so difficult, even for pro's. I recently had a in oak casks matured Alentejo which could have been a not too oaky new style Rioja. At least my guests thought it was Rioja.
I'm kind of nervous watching your tasting. Love it so much.
Great stuff! My girlfriend and I laughed in the kitchen while drinking a Bulgarian red blend. Would love to see more blind tastings
Many years ago I shared a house with a guy with an extensive wine cellar. We played this game all the time. Amazing how close we could get.