How to taste wine like a pro
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How to taste wine like a pro

We've all heard the language of wine: "intense color" "with hints of spice and a lush cherry flavor on the palate"... It can be pretty intimidating, we know!...

4m 25sWine 101 for servers

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Kristene King Thrall
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This lesson includes

  • Closed captions & dubbing
  • Downloadable resources
  • Mobile app (iOS & Android)

Lesson details

We've all heard the language of wine: "intense color" "with hints of spice and a lush cherry flavor on the palate"... It can be pretty intimidating, we know!

But building up your wine vocabulary is not actually as challenging as it may seem. It just takes practice. Good news - practicing involves drinking wine!

The best way to develop your wine vocabulary is to learn how to approach wine tasting correctly. This will help you build your palate and your wine repertoire, and in turn, help you make informed suggestions to guests that will show off your superstar serving skills.

In this lesson, sommelier and wine educator Kristene King Thrall shows you how to taste wine like a pro.

What you'll learn in the How to taste wine like a pro lesson

  • The correct way to approach a wine tasting and why the steps matter
  • How to taste wine in a way that tells you the most about its characteristics
  • How to think and talk about the aromas and flavors in your glass

Instructor

Kristene King Thrall
Kristene King ThrallSommelier; Chief Strategy Officer at Va Bene Italian Eatery

Kristene King Thrall is a highly experienced sommelier and Chief Strategy Officer at Va Bene Italian Eatery. With over 30 years in the restaurant industry, Kristene has built a successful career focused on wine education and restaurant strategy,...

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