🍇 Episode 79: Wine Tasting Basics: The 5 S’s and Beyond

Ready to take your wine appreciation to the next level? In this episode, we’re diving into the how of wine — how to see, swirl, sniff, sip, and savor like a pro, even if you’re just getting started. Whether you’re at a tasting room, pouring at home, or dreaming of blind tastings, this is your guide to getting more out of every glass.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

• What the 5 S’s actually mean — and how to apply them to any wine
• Why wine color tells you more than you think
• How to sniff out hidden aromas like a sommelier-in-training
• What to focus on when sipping — beyond just “like” or “don’t like”
• The basics of blind tasting and why it’s not as scary as it sounds

This is your no-pressure, all-pleasure intro to tasting wine with intention. So grab a glass, follow the pod, and get ready to sip with a whole new mindset. 🍷

6 sec intro

21 sec outro