Once you’ve gone through the whole process, take some time to think about the entire composition of the wine.
Now on to the tasting! There are 3 questions to ask yourself when tasting a wine – how much is your mouth gushing, how dry is your tongue and how much is the base of your throat burning? These questions will help you define the wine’s acidity, tannins and alcohol. Once you’ve gone through the whole process, take some time to think about the entire composition of the wine. Was it balanced, or too acidic? Were there any characteristics that jumped out to you? Thinking through these questions can also help you determine certain styles of wine you are more likely to enjoy. A heavy Cabernet Sauvignon may be too tannic for you, whereas a Pinot Noir is much more favorable to your palate.