The 5 "S's" of Wine Tasting

If you're looking for guidence through your first wine tasting, just  remember the 5 "S's"

• Sight.  Look at the color of the wine.  The lighter the color, the lighter the wine will taste.
• Swirl.  Swirl the wine in your glass.  In red wines this opens up the tannins, and in all wines this brings the aromas up into the tip of the glass.
• Sniff.  Sniff the wine while the aromas are still in the tip of the glass.  Describe what you smell.
• Sip and Slurp.  Sip the wine and slurp it sround your mouth so it touches alll of your taste buds.  Notice the flavors you taste.
• Savor.  Enjoy the wine!