| Tasting and Appreciating Wine | |||
| Five Easy Steps | |||
| 1. Observe Color and Appearance 2. Swirl to Open Up the Aromatic Elements 3. Smell for Subtlety The Nose |
4. Taste 5. Evaluate the Finish |
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The Proper Glass | ||
| Pairing wine with the proper glass is not an affectation, but a necessity. Wine glasses are designed to enhance the tasting experience. Here are four essential glasses. | |||
| The Golden Rule | |||
| A normal bottle of wine holds six ample glasses. Hugh Johnson, author of the definitive "The World Atlas of Wine" and noted wine connoisseur, offers this Golden Rule: be generous, never pressing. | |||
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