Oh man, DO I HAVE A VIDEO COMING FOR YOU! One of our episodes of season 4 (coming out this summer) is Rías Baixas- a full 45 minute episode of only Albariño!
@@visforvino that’s awesome. I’m literally watching TH-cam videos right now about it… We’re planning a trip to Portugal and Spain just to get into a Albariño and the Rias Baixas region. Can’t wait for your video 🍷
Great Video. The way you approach topics really help me understand wine better. I work for a winery in Santa Rosa, and am actively trying to learn more about wine.
This is probably the best video I have ever seen on how to taste wine. Super useful and helpful! I have noticed in this video and one other you say that red wine is the only wine with tannins. What about orange wine? Do you have any videos taking about the history of orange wines? Thanks for the awesome content!
Wonderful video. Thank you. I am still having trouble learning how to pick out the aromas in my red wines. I can usually pick out one and then struggle after that. I’m not giving up.
Just found out your channel through the Bordeaux video. Omg your content is GOLD! I'm so happy to have found this 😍 please keep making these videos! I would love some more content on Burgundian wine ❤️
This was a great description with excellent examples. I use the CMS Structured Analysis as well as the WSET Tasting guide; but this blends the two (as well as others) into a great approach. I’ll share this with a lot of my friends who find “formal tasting” too complex. Well done.
I wish I saw this video before I visited Greek Islands, where I visited three wineries! This was very informative! With anything, it takes practice! I am going on a wine trail in my hometown area this weekend, so I will keep the information you provided in this video in mind! Looking forward to watching more of your contents!
I bought Kim Crawford Pinot noir and I found it taste very tart/sour high acidity. Strong flavour of cherry plum and earthy. When I swirled it and smelled I could tell it was going to be very sour. My mouth did not feel dried out so I’m guessing it’s medium to low tannin. Thank you for educating me on the steps to identify the different smells and tastes. Much appreciated.
Saw a previous video where you examined the wines the actors were drinking on Bridgeton. Very interesting since I love wine and history! Can you take a look at Downton Abbey and give us your report on their libations? I think their time period was early 1920's so a little later on then Bridgerton. Thanks for all your fun videos. I do enjoy them and have learned quite a bit!
Awesome video! You made it so user friendly…. I’d like to enjoy wine more and be a “sipper”. I have found however, that some expensive reds that my friends adore have an “elmers glue” taste for me in the back of my palate … smells off as well. Any suggestions as to what I’m experiencing… I seem to be ”unrefined” 😂
Hmm...that's a bit of a tough one! I don't think I'll be much help, unfortunately. There are some VERY specific wines that have a burnt rubber taste too them, but I doubt that's what your friends were drinking. Everyone's palate is different, perhaps its just something specific to you. I'm sure you'll find some wines that suit your tastes with time!
I am feeling challenged now on developing a better nose when wine tasting. Agree fully on “tasting as many wines” as possible, practice makes perfect, well better at least!😛
Enjoy the episode and appreciate your knowledge. How do you acquire referring tastes of different fruits such as white cherry...? Do you buy those fresh from stores or frozen or ? How to tell oak notes? Are vanilla and smoky characters called oak ?
A good way to train is to smell everything! Farmers markets are great for that. Oak is typically flavors or vanilla or baking spice (all spice, clove) for french oak and coconut or dill for American oak.
I Just discovered your TH-cam videos and watched your Rias Bai as episode today (Aug. 21, 2022) Show (you make me want to book a trip!) I will definitely be watching more - keep up the good work!
Great video! Thank you. I have a question about the fruit smells. Does this mean that particular fruit is actually in the wine? Because I thought wine was just made from grapes. So how do those other fruit smells show up in the wine? Doesn’t really make sense to me. Or is it just that the stage of the grape resembles that particular fruit?
Hi Jane! You are right, wine is only grapes. The flavors we talk about (fruit or otherwise) come from the fermentation process. During fermentation process, chemical compounds in the wines change to give of different aromas and flavors. It’s why wine is so magical!
my challenge is to distinguish primary smell of red wine, such as: blackberry, sherry, black currant etc. Secondary aroma is a lot obvious. Any recommendation?
For sure! Start with the very general categories: is it red fruit, blue fruit, or black fruit? Give yourself some obvious polar opposite examples. Try Pinot noir from burgundy (tart red) and then CA Cabernet (ripe black) side by side. Then, get more specific. Try tart red (pomegranate and cranberry from burgundy Pinot) vs dark red (black cherry and raspberry from OR Pinot). Basically start broad, then hone in!
Thanks man opened my mind up to this wine I found for 10$ it's a 2017 zinfandel called, sin zin from alexander valley vineyards I love it, and it's not just cause it has my full first name lol, if you ever com across it check it out, I get like idk blueberries blackberries ripe and the finish is like pepper, is that weird black pepper to be precise
I'm new to your channel, but am so glad I discovered it! Great quality videos (like this one) and so informative. I'm just finishing my WSET level 1 and plan to keep going. Your videos are a great resource that supports recall and introduces additional information. Thanks so much!!!
Use your nose/smell more the taste. Taste is actually just about texture and mouthfeel, most our "flavors" actually come from the nose, so spend a bit more time smelling and I think it will help!
Yes! It's all from the magic of fermentation! During the fermentation process, the grape's chemical compounds react with the yeast to create different flavors and aromas.
Your best bet is to slowly bring your nose to the glass until you just start to smell. Don't go further. Using the proper glassware for each wine also helps!
So the most flavors come from fermentation. But believe it or not, the coconut and sometimes sour cherry flavors can often come from American oak (while French oak is more often used, and is vanilla and baking spices). In some cheap wines (especially in the US), “oak flavor” or extract will be added, but more expensive wines use only the oak!
I find that it's better to sniff wine first, prior to swirling it in a glass. The first impression of the wine smell and taste before swirling it gives you some clues about the wine that might dissipate after swirling.
"Wines I want to spend more time with"-Well said. This is why I also use IMO a proper wine glass meanwhile my friend drinks wine from a box (4 to 8 litre) and uses a huge mason Jar to drink out of-LOL .... Not that there's anything wrong with that :-)
Good question! That’s why wine is awesome. It’s all about fermentation. The chemical compounds in the grapes transform during the fermentation process of turning sugar to alcohol.
My husband and I are having a date night and we watch your video while we drink wine. Thank you !! Great video
Glad we could help - check out our full episodes, I think you'd like them!
I LOVE wines that are red and dark of color! They always taste best! Keep in mind, I'm talking about Dry red wine! My go to everyday
Your video presentation was not only informative but engaging as well. Thank you for providing such valuable guidance!
Excellent video! Thank you
I would love a video on Albariño… Seems to be more popular now and it’s one of my favorites
Oh man, DO I HAVE A VIDEO COMING FOR YOU! One of our episodes of season 4 (coming out this summer) is Rías Baixas- a full 45 minute episode of only Albariño!
@@visforvino that’s awesome. I’m literally watching TH-cam videos right now about it… We’re planning a trip to Portugal and Spain just to get into a Albariño and the Rias Baixas region. Can’t wait for your video 🍷
@@bethdevine6453 And two episodes in Portugal!!!
@@bethdevine6453 my new favorite too!
Great Video. The way you approach topics really help me understand wine better. I work for a winery in Santa Rosa, and am actively trying to learn more about wine.
Amazing, so glad it helped. More videos coming soon!
This is a great informational video. I am flagging this as a favorite as I plan to rewatch probably several times 🍷
Glad it helped!!!
This is probably the best video I have ever seen on how to taste wine. Super useful and helpful!
I have noticed in this video and one other you say that red wine is the only wine with tannins. What about orange wine? Do you have any videos taking about the history of orange wines?
Thanks for the awesome content!
Thank you, I'm so glad it helped! You are correct, orange wine does indeed have tannin as well. I'll have to make a video about them!
Excellent, very Clear explanation. Thanks.
Great info. I’m sharing this with some of my friends. Prepping for A trip to Finger Lakes. Cheers 🍷
Thanks Beth! And if you haven't yet, make sure to watch our Finger Lakes episode before you go!! th-cam.com/video/zMM8Tt0Yj9g/w-d-xo.html
Loved this!! So thankful for your wine wisdom! 💯
Of course, so glad it helped! More to come!
Wonderful video. Thank you. I am still having trouble learning how to pick out the aromas in my red wines. I can usually pick out one and then struggle after that. I’m not giving up.
Keep with the practice, it'll get easier!
Just found out your channel through the Bordeaux video. Omg your content is GOLD! I'm so happy to have found this 😍 please keep making these videos! I would love some more content on Burgundian wine ❤️
Thank you Juliana, I'm happy to have you! And yes, Burgundy will happen - that episode needs to happen ASAP!
very good lesson and well done I subscribed and looking forward to seeing more of the wine tips , thumbs up!
This was a great description with excellent examples. I use the CMS Structured Analysis as well as the WSET Tasting guide; but this blends the two (as well as others) into a great approach. I’ll share this with a lot of my friends who find “formal tasting” too complex. Well done.
Thank you, I'm so glad it helped!
Great thanks.
love how you have simplified it- cheers!
Cheers!!
Thanks for the video. Best I've seen on the topic 👌
loved the way you explained how to do this. took the snobby out of wine tasting to help me get better at it. going to try this tonight! thanks!
Nice!! Hope it helps you enjoy wine a bit better!!
I wish I saw this video before I visited Greek Islands, where I visited three wineries! This was very informative! With anything, it takes practice! I am going on a wine trail in my hometown area this weekend, so I will keep the information you provided in this video in mind! Looking forward to watching more of your contents!
So glad it helped! Yes, dive into the channel, you'll love it!
thanks
Very interesting, thanks
really useful!
soo comprehensible and beneficial video, appreciate that!
Thanks for watching!!
Very well explained I am also involved in last 50 years and have been lots of Wine tastings and Vinyards
Glad you enjoyed!!
Great vid V! Keep them coming! Salud!
Thank you, and will do!
This is a great video...I fee like several re-watches are necessary.
Glad you enjoyed it!
So informative
Great video. Like to see a video on how to wine taste at home with different wines and grape varietal glasses.
Thanks Paul! And yes, the "what type of glasses" video is definitely in the works!
Thanks for the video. Best I've seen on the topic
Glad it was helpful!
One of the most useful videos of how to taste. Thank you 🙂
Of course, glad it helped!!!
Vince is the man.
Haha Thanks Joey!
This was a great video! Super helpful!
Thanks Anne!
This was so helpful! Thank you for the great content 😄
Of course, glad it helped!
I bought Kim Crawford Pinot noir and I found it taste very tart/sour high acidity. Strong flavour of cherry plum and earthy. When I swirled it and smelled I could tell it was going to be very sour. My mouth did not feel dried out so I’m guessing it’s medium to low tannin.
Thank you for educating me on the steps to identify the different smells and tastes. Much appreciated.
So glad we could help! Keep the journey going!
Thanks for sharing and inspiring...
Thanks for watching!
This episode is really an educational and helpful show for all wine drinkers. thanks a lot.
Thank you for watching!
Fantastic information . . .Thanks Vince . .
Of course, glad it was helpful! Makes everything a bit more formulaic!
Saw a previous video where you examined the wines the actors were drinking on Bridgeton. Very interesting since I love wine and history! Can you take a look at Downton Abbey and give us your report on their libations? I think their time period was early 1920's so a little later on then Bridgerton. Thanks for all your fun videos. I do enjoy them and have learned quite a bit!
Thanks Connie! I love Bridgerton!! That’s a great suggestion, and may have to happen!
Really incredible lesson!!!
Thank you!!
Thanks for this. Lots of great stuff in this.
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
great summary ! Easy to understand and covers all nesesery elements of understanding wine . Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Merry Christmas to Sir🎇🎖😉🍷
Love your video,all of your video actually.
Thank you!!
Awesome video! You made it so user friendly…. I’d like to enjoy wine more and be a “sipper”. I have found however, that some expensive reds that my friends adore have an “elmers glue” taste for me in the back of my palate … smells off as well. Any suggestions as to what I’m experiencing… I seem to be ”unrefined” 😂
Hmm...that's a bit of a tough one! I don't think I'll be much help, unfortunately. There are some VERY specific wines that have a burnt rubber taste too them, but I doubt that's what your friends were drinking. Everyone's palate is different, perhaps its just something specific to you. I'm sure you'll find some wines that suit your tastes with time!
Thanks for doing this. Entertaining and informative.
Of course, thanks for watching!
I am feeling challenged now on developing a better nose when wine tasting. Agree fully on “tasting as many wines” as possible, practice makes perfect, well better at least!😛
haha exactly!
Enjoy the episode and appreciate your knowledge. How do you acquire referring tastes of different fruits such as white cherry...? Do you buy those fresh from stores or frozen or ?
How to tell oak notes? Are vanilla and smoky characters called oak ?
A good way to train is to smell everything! Farmers markets are great for that. Oak is typically flavors or vanilla or baking spice (all spice, clove) for french oak and coconut or dill for American oak.
Laughed out loud, and got great, clear tips!!
And a Merry Christmas to you all😋🤝
I Just discovered your TH-cam videos and watched your Rias Bai as episode today (Aug. 21, 2022) Show (you make me want to book a trip!) I will definitely be watching more - keep up the good work!
Amazing! Thanks for tuning in, happy to have you on board!
Keep going !
Gloria a ti , señor, por todo/ viva Christo Rey
Great video! Thank you. I have a question about the fruit smells. Does this mean that particular fruit is actually in the wine? Because I thought wine was just made from grapes. So how do those other fruit smells show up in the wine? Doesn’t really make sense to me. Or is it just that the stage of the grape resembles that particular fruit?
Hi Jane! You are right, wine is only grapes. The flavors we talk about (fruit or otherwise) come from the fermentation process. During fermentation process, chemical compounds in the wines change to give of different aromas and flavors. It’s why wine is so magical!
@@visforvino thank you for explaining!
Great video! 💯
Thank you!!
Great video 📹
my challenge is to distinguish primary smell of red wine, such as: blackberry, sherry, black currant etc. Secondary aroma is a lot obvious. Any recommendation?
For sure! Start with the very general categories: is it red fruit, blue fruit, or black fruit? Give yourself some obvious polar opposite examples. Try Pinot noir from burgundy (tart red) and then CA Cabernet (ripe black) side by side. Then, get more specific. Try tart red (pomegranate and cranberry from burgundy Pinot) vs dark red (black cherry and raspberry from OR Pinot). Basically start broad, then hone in!
@@visforvino Comparison is one way to do it. Make sense. Thanks!! Really enjoy your show, haven't missed anyone yet!
@@keetung6763 Thank you! Can’t wait for you to see season 4!
What is a very good cheap red wine that I could try this on?
Grab a bottle from Rioja!
Thanks man opened my mind up to this wine I found for 10$ it's a 2017 zinfandel called, sin zin from alexander valley vineyards I love it, and it's not just cause it has my full first name lol, if you ever com across it check it out, I get like idk blueberries blackberries ripe and the finish is like pepper, is that weird black pepper to be precise
Thanks for this, will check out!
I'm new to your channel, but am so glad I discovered it! Great quality videos (like this one) and so informative. I'm just finishing my WSET level 1 and plan to keep going. Your videos are a great resource that supports recall and introduces additional information. Thanks so much!!!
Time out.. is mixing it with lemonade a thing?
Haha I hope not lol
how do I find the flavors in the wine? all I taste is a dry alcohol when I drink wine
Use your nose/smell more the taste. Taste is actually just about texture and mouthfeel, most our "flavors" actually come from the nose, so spend a bit more time smelling and I think it will help!
all those hints of flavor or aromas from a grape? How? I'm new to this.
Yes! It's all from the magic of fermentation! During the fermentation process, the grape's chemical compounds react with the yeast to create different flavors and aromas.
how do i train my nose to "block" out the ethanol smell
Your best bet is to slowly bring your nose to the glass until you just start to smell. Don't go further. Using the proper glassware for each wine also helps!
How flavors are added? I mean, how can they add coconut flavor or cherry flavors to the wine?
So the most flavors come from fermentation. But believe it or not, the coconut and sometimes sour cherry flavors can often come from American oak (while French oak is more often used, and is vanilla and baking spices). In some cheap wines (especially in the US), “oak flavor” or extract will be added, but more expensive wines use only the oak!
I have Heart Failure, Which Red Wine is better for my Heart? Pinot Noir? 🍷
I think I love you 💕
I find that it's better to sniff wine first, prior to swirling it in a glass. The first impression of the wine smell and taste before swirling it gives you some clues about the wine that might dissipate after swirling.
How about the pink wine ?😅
random question.. is there anything you can do to avoid getting your teeth and lips red wine-colored when you drink red wine?
Not really! haha Avoid young tannic wines is the only solution really, as those are usually the culprits
"Wines I want to spend more time with"-Well said. This is why I also use IMO a proper wine glass meanwhile my friend drinks wine from a box (4 to 8 litre) and uses a huge mason Jar to drink out of-LOL .... Not that there's anything wrong with that :-)
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Good for practicing tasting comments.
Thanks! Making the video was a good reminder for me to!
I got more questions. If wine is made from grapes why do you taste other fruits?
Good question! That’s why wine is awesome. It’s all about fermentation. The chemical compounds in the grapes transform during the fermentation process of turning sugar to alcohol.
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I tasted 100 times chick-fil-A and McDonald's but can't tell a difference 🤣🤣
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I wouldn’t brag about that… they have two CLEARLY different flavours
Sorry dude, but you are not doing it like an expert, an expert DO NOT SWIRL the wine on his first approach when smelling.
Excellent video! Thank you