In my experience, one of the best and
most educational formats for a wine tasting is to do a single, varietal tasting
of international selections. In other words, choose a single grape variety like
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon or Sauvignon Blanc and assemble samples from
different wine regions and countries around the world. This is a fabulous way
to see how a specific varietal manifests itself when grown and produced in
different environments as affected by its “terroir” (heat, soil composition,
rainfall, sunshine, topography, etc.) which defines what the finished wine will
be like. You’ll also get to see how different winemaking styles play a part in
the resulting wine. It’s a real eye-opener.
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