Depending on your level of commitment you can become a self-proclaimed wine expert in less than a year. You’ll find that your wine knowledge is like a rolling stone; you pick up wine knowledge faster and more easily as you progress. Self-motivated individuals will succeed. One of the premier American wine expert accreditation programs, the Court of Master Sommeliers, has no accompanying classes and is simply a series of difficult tests. To prepare for the Court of Masters most people either study independently or form small study groups.
Developing your Wine Palate
Wine is an acquired taste. Even professional wine experts initially started by drinking very modest wines. Master Sommelier Ian Cauble at The Ritz-Carlton in Half-Moon Bay discovered his love for wine in a bottle of Bogle Petite Sirah. While Wine Director Erik Segelbaum, of Schwartz Brother’s Restaurants in Seattle, indulged in Lindeman’s Bin 55 Shiraz and Pepper Wood Merlot before he became a wine geek. Take it from the pros and start simply with what you like; whether it be a sweet rosé wine such as white zinfandel or something savory such as French Cabernet Franc. Make sure that every wine you taste you swish around in your mouth instead of sending it directly to the back of your throat.
Once you get past the ‘wine’ flavor you’ll begin to identify interesting subtleties. There are a few tips to developing your wine palate to taste flavor nuances. It’s important to note that expanding your palate involves tasting a range of wines. Consider joining a wine tasting group!
Developing your Wine Palate
Wine is an acquired taste. Even professional wine experts initially started by drinking very modest wines. Master Sommelier Ian Cauble at The Ritz-Carlton in Half-Moon Bay discovered his love for wine in a bottle of Bogle Petite Sirah. While Wine Director Erik Segelbaum, of Schwartz Brother’s Restaurants in Seattle, indulged in Lindeman’s Bin 55 Shiraz and Pepper Wood Merlot before he became a wine geek. Take it from the pros and start simply with what you like; whether it be a sweet rosé wine such as white zinfandel or something savory such as French Cabernet Franc. Make sure that every wine you taste you swish around in your mouth instead of sending it directly to the back of your throat.
Once you get past the ‘wine’ flavor you’ll begin to identify interesting subtleties. There are a few tips to developing your wine palate to taste flavor nuances. It’s important to note that expanding your palate involves tasting a range of wines. Consider joining a wine tasting group!
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