Tasting without knowing any information about the wine, such as the brand or label, is called "blind tasting."
When tasting wine, it is essential to describe the three main points of a wine: its appearance, aroma, and flavor. By combining these expressions, you can clarify the characteristics of the wine and express its individuality.
In other words, when tasting, the expression of these three elements acts as a sort of "common language" for wine.
In a blind tasting, these expressions are used:
- Grape variety
- Production area
- Harvest year (vintage)
We will appraise the wine without knowing any information about it and finally identify it.
However, in today's wine world, where there is a huge variety of wines, it can be quite difficult even for professionals to come up with the exact right answer.
Therefore, even if the final answer is incorrect, being able to accurately capture and express the characteristics of "appearance," "aroma," and "taste" that led to that answer is said to be proof of understanding the essence of wine.
