How to be a Better Wine Taster

This email contains images. Click here to view on the web.     September 19, 2012     Wine Tasting Workout: Train to be a Better Taster     When wine pros evaluate a bottle, they focus on six key things: body, acidity, tannins, sweetness, flavor and oak. Here, F&W's Megan Krigbaum collects exercises from a trio of experts to help anyone become a savvier taster.     Why blind tasting is for bores   Weekly wine pairing strategies   Applying science to wine tasting       Pairing of the Day                             MONDAY   TUESDAY   WEDNESDAY   THURSDAY   FRIDAY Eggplant and pear salad with a dry Lambrusco   Bison steaks with an earthy Barolo   Shrimp salad with a zesty Sauvignon Blanc   Vegetable stew with a Spanish white   Za’atar-spiced beet dip with a dry rosé       Recipes & Chefs Wine & Cocktails Restaurants & Travel Home & Design Editor Blogs         SUBSCRIBE TO OUR AWARD-WINNING NEWSLETTERS THE DAILY, THE DISH AND THE TRAVEL TIPS         Quick from Scratch Herbs & Spices   Get 100+ delicious recipes sure to excite your taste buds. Order F&W Quick from Scratch Herbs & Spices for just $9! Order your copy now.           Expert sommeliers 15 rules for wine & food pairings Tasting & travel guide Best value wines Find a wine       2012 Annual Cookbook   Over 700 mouthwatering recipes for every occasion, fully indexed and organized so you can find your favorites fast!   Third Annual FOOD & WINE All-Star Weekend October 5-7 With FOOD & WINE, MGM Resorts International brings an unprecedented five of their marquee resorts to the table—giving you an endless array of events. For more information and tickets, visit mgmresorts.com/foodandwine.       Contact Us | View our Privacy Statement | Unsubscribe   You are receiving this e-mail because you signed up for The Wine List newsletter. This e-mail was sent to houserentkunming.123wallagoogle@blogger.com   American Express Publishing Customer Service Department P.O. Box 62710 | Tampa, FL 33662-7108   © 2012 American Express Publishing Corporation. All Rights Reserved.