Wine Course: Blind Tasting Wine–John and the First Mystery Red
Blind tasting wine is a deductive process. You see, swirl, smell and sip to determine both what it is, and what it is not. In this case, the slightly limpid color fading to orange at the rim, the forward red cherry fruit, cardamom spice, and satin-y tannin were great giveaways to the wine’s varietal, region and even vintage. Watch along and see if you can figure it out the way John did. Why the shades? It’s the Caribbean, mon! Not everyone blind tastes wine at the beach but hey, everything’s better at the beach. Visit the Rochioli website for more info.
Wow, impressive tasting abilities John! Andrea, loved seeing your expression whenever he would hit the nail on the head. Fun, informative, educational, and from the beach. It doesn’t get better than that!
OK – as always, a fantastic job by John (this was only the 3rd or 4th ‘take’, right?! – just kidding). Excellent descriptions – e.g., ‘blood’, ‘metal’, ‘leather’ – Hmmm, have you been listening to Opeth or some Swedish death-metal bands on your trip to the islands!?). Seriously – this was a great vignette, as well as a stellar lesson on how to approach reading a complex wine. Both of you guys are amazing. Please do more of these. The only question I was left with was, since you kissed Andrea for bringing the wine, what does Joe get? 😉
Wow – impressive and fun to watch! Not even I have tried this wine yet, but now I’m extra eager to try it. What a fun way to share knowledge.