Sip & Sense: A Blind Tasting Journey to Discover Your Palate

Discover your palate preferences in our 'Sip & Sense: A Blind Tasting Journey to Discover Your Palate' class at Willowcroft! This class demystifies the fundamentals of wine tasting, teaching you how to identify and appreciate the key traits that define each wine. You'll learn how sweetness, detected initially at the tip of your tongue, can vary based on fermentation practices—making some wines dry with higher alcohol content. In contrast, others remain sweet with lower alcohol levels.

Explore how acidity impacts a wine's body, making it feel lighter or richer. Dive into the role of tannins—phenolic compounds that add structure and longevity to the wine. Understand how alcohol level influences the body and taste of wine, adding complexity to its flavor profile.

This hands-on experience will also teach you how lees stirring, malolactic fermentation, and oak aging can modify a wine's body and texture. By isolating these characteristics, you'll learn what you enjoy in a wine, aiding in your journey to becoming a more discerning wine lover.

Join us to uncover the secrets behind each sip and enhance your ability to recognize what makes each wine unique. Whether you're new to wine or looking to deepen your knowledge, this class offers a comprehensive look into the sensory aspects of wine, tailored to all experience levels. Embrace the diversity of wine and find your perfect match in the vast world of wine flavors and styles!