Taste Wine Like a Pro: From Novice to Expert in an Hour!
What you'll learn
- Confidently taste and assess wine, identifying its appearance, aroma, and taste
- Use key wine terms like body, acidity, tannins, and finish to describe wines
- Identify key elements like sweetness, acidity, and alcohol, and detect hidden nuances in every sip
- Recognise and articulate the key qualities of different wines during tastings
- Navigate wine tastings with ease, feeling less intimidated by wine
- Understand the impact of age, grape variety, and region on wine flavours
Requirements
- No wine tasting experience needed. You will learn everything you need to know.
Description
Unlock the Secrets of Wine Tasting in an Hour!
- Ever tried to describe a wine but all you could muster was “Uhh… it’s nice?”
- Ever swirled your glass and thought, "Hmm, smells like... apple?" but wished you could detect more?
- Or struggled to pinpoint a flavour, knowing it’s something familiar but just out of reach?
- Ever bought a bottle to 'age' and wondered if it'll mature gracefully or just collect dust?
- Perhaps you've nodded along as others discuss a wine's "body" and "structure," secretly thinking, "Are we still talking about wine?"
If any of these sounds familiar, you’re not alone!
As a certified wine educator, I've guided countless enthusiasts in transforming their wine tasting skills. Drawing from my extensive background, I've crafted this online wine tasting course to transition you from simply drinking wine to truly understanding and appreciating it.
In just one hour, we'll embark on a delightful journey to:
Sniff Like a Sommelier: Move beyond basic aromas and uncover the nuanced scents hiding in your glass.
Decode Wine Jargon: Understand terms like acidity, tannins, and body, so you can sip with sophistication.
Identify Flavour Layers: Recognize the complexity in wines, distinguishing between the simple and the sublime.
Speak Wine Fluently: Gain the vocabulary and confidence to describe wines like a seasoned connoisseur.
Assess Ageing Potential: Learn to evaluate a wine's structure and quality, determining if it's a keeper or best enjoyed now.
And the best part? No pretentiousness here — just practical tips to elevate your wine experience.
So, grab your favourite bottle, and let's dive in! Cheers to tasting with confidence!
Who this course is for:
- This course is for wine enthusiasts, curious learners, as well as hospitality professionals, looking to build confidence in wine tasting, pairing, and understanding.
Instructor
- 5.0 Instructor Rating
- 2 Reviews
- 315 Students
- 1 Course
Hi, my name is Natalia—your trusted guide through the world of vino! ?
I have been hosting wine tastings, running courses, training hospitality teams, and writing about wine for years. With a degree in teaching and a passion for both education and wine, I love making wine knowledge accessible, engaging, and fun.