Elevated Wine and Cocktails
In this edition of the Medium Plus podcast, Nick demonstrates a full run-through of the formal 6-flight blind format of deductive wine tasting. The practice is done with three each of whites and reds, all which are ideally… Read More
A demo of blind tasting, with a red and a white wine. In this episode, Nick demonstrates the deductive tasting grid. The grid is used to describe a wine in four minutes, leading to a conclusion based on… Read More
Theory nerds unite! Test your knowledge below, on some advanced wine and spirits questions. These topics assume some entry-level knowledge, and are meant to be challenging. Questions and answers have been carefully researched, but errors can happen. Feel… Read More
Classic Reds. As introduced in our Classic White Wines article, the world of wine can be explored one grape at a time. By tasting great expressions from established regions and producers, a student of tasting can become acclimated… Read More
Start with the classics. In the modern world of wine exists a bountiful variety of grapes, styles and producers, worth a lifetime of exploration. From the common to obscure, this bouquet of options offers a rich palette of… Read More
Preparation is Essential. Attending a tasting group is a fun and educational way to learn about diverse wine styles and producers. Groups can be organized in many ways, from formal timed-flights to single-style comparatives. Regardless of format, a… Read More
