Smells. You shouldn’t really wear perfume or cologne to a wine tasting and you shouldn’t smoke even. But it can happen, and unfortunately some people do wear perfume to wine tasting and some people do smoke. In fact without your knowledge maybe your whole house was cleaned in lemon scented or pine scented polish, which might also contribute its own odor to the whole wine tasting affair. So remember to leave your perfumes, colognes and [...]
Wine Tasting in Central California
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Terravant Wine Company, in Buellton California, had a coming out party in December when it hosted a benefit open house wine tasting at its new ultra premium winery. Eleven wine producers, all who used the central coast facility for their 2008 wines, were pouring their best to enthusiastic wine tasters.
The brand-spanking new 45,000 sq. ft. custom crush facility is a winemakers dream with all the latest wine making tools, toys and winemaking systems. President Lew [...]
Tips on Wine Tasting Etiquette
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Many people, especially first time visitors to Wine Country, don’t know what to expect at a wine tasting. We’re often asked for tips and are pleased offer our advice to help clients get the most out of their first wine tasting experience.
Eat breakfast: One that contains protein, fat and complex carbs. This ensures that your blood sugar levels will stay steady and you’ll maintain your tasting endurance.
Don’t wear lipstick: The oils cling to [...]
Dr. Maynard Amerine’s Guide to Wine-Tasting
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Product DescriptionDr. Amerine, a professor of emeritus of enology and viticulture at the University of California at Davis, one of the world’s most highly priased centers fro teaching winemakers. In this video, he tells you exactly what to do when you taste wine- how to judge the wine’s character, how to tell that a wine is well made, and how to distinguish degrees of excellence in wine…. More >>
Dr. Maynard Amerine’s Guide to Wine-Tasting
BusyBodies Wine Tasting Long Sleeve T-Shirt
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BusyBodies Wine Tasting Long Sleeve T-Shirt
