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Author: Ed Gandia
No beverage can stir up the senses, curiosity and imagination as wine. Unlike beer or many distilled spirits, a particular wine will smell and taste different every year it's released. That's because wine is mostly an expression of soil, weather, place -- what the French refer to as terroir. It's
All these factors can make tasting wine a very exciting and rewarding experience, especially in a group setting. It's always interesting to hear others' opinions on a wine: what they smelled, what they tasted, what they felt.
If you've always wanted to host a wine tasting in your home -- or maybe are just interested in finding ways to learn more about wine -- then read on. Below are six creative ways to learn more about (and enjoy!) this magical beverage with friends and loved ones.
Basic Wine Tasting
A basic wine tasting can be a unique and fun way to entertain guests. However, they are more enjoyable and rewarding when you limit the size of the group to no more than about 12 guests. Once you get much bigger than this it's difficult to manage this format.
Keep it simple by deciding on a theme (say, Australian Shiraz, Red wines from the Rhone region of France, or whatever suits you). Set a price floor and a ceiling and have each guest bring one or two bottles that fit the theme.
Make sure to first number each bottle. That will help those taking notes keep track of what they're tasting. Pour only one wine at a time and give your guests a chance to fully appreciate each one. Before moving on to the next one, try to create some discussion about
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