Thursday Night Tasting
About Make Wine With Us Thursday Night Tasting
Mastering the Art of Winemaking
Thursday Night Tasting will focus on the following Winemaking Skills
Tasting their crafted wines allows participants to refine their palates, identifying nuances, flavors, and aromas.
- Sensory Training: Engage in sensory exercises to enhance the ability to discern subtle flavors and aromas in wines.
- Taste Memory: Develop a palate memory, allowing participants to recognize specific characteristics in different varietals.
- Descriptive Language: Acquire the vocabulary to articulate the nuances and complexities discovered during wine tasting.
Participants gain skills in objectively evaluating the quality of their wines, considering factors like balance, acidity, and mouthfeel.
- Balancing Act: Understand the concept of wine balance, evaluating the harmony between acidity, sweetness, and tannins.
- Quality Metrics: Develop a structured approach to evaluating wine quality, considering clarity, color, and overall presentation.
- Fault Detection: Learn to identify common wine faults and deviations from the desired flavor profile during tasting.
If applicable, participants may engage in blending exercises, honing the skill of combining different wines to create a well-balanced final product.
- Component Understanding: Grasp the characteristics of individual wine components, understanding how they contribute to the overall blend.
- Proportion Mastery: Learn the art of proportioning different varietals to achieve a blend that showcases the best qualities of each.
- Creativity in Blending: Encourage experimentation to discover unique and harmonious blends, fostering creativity in winemaking.
Meet Your Thursday Night Tasting Wine Expert
Get to know the Thursday Night Tasting Winemakers.
John Gizzi Make Wine With Us President
Mark Wilczynski Wine Bottling and Pressing Coordinator
A Sneak Peak of What You Can Expect
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