HOW TO
Talk About Wine
Ashwin breaks down the exact words wine pros use to describe acidity, body, and tannins, so the next time someone asks what you think of a wine, you've got a real answer, not just a nod.
Ashwin walks through the three things you're actually tasting in every glass, and the words that describe each one, so you can talk about them out loud.
Why most people freeze up when a wine question comes their way
Most of us feel a little anxious, or like we're bluffing, when we're asked to describe a wine. That's not a knowledge problem, it's a vocabulary problem. In this video, Ashwin breaks tasting down into the three elements you're actually feeling in your mouth, acidity, body, and tannins, and gives you words for each one drawn from tasting experiences you already recognize.
Back of your palate
Acidity
Middle of your palate
Body
Front of your palate
Tannins
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