Drinking water immediately before tasting wine may make it harder to perceive the wine's intended flavors, aromas, and structure. The first sip of wine sets a baseline for the palate, while the second ...

Before you write-off a wine, take another taste. Temperature, tannins, and even saliva can distort a first impression, but a second sip reveals the real story. Lauren Buzzeo is the founder, editor, ...

If you've ever ordered a glass of wine and instinctively reached for your water glass before taking a sip, Amanda McCrossin would tell you to stop right there. McCrossin, the sommelier and wine ...

Before you write-off a wine, take another taste. Temperature, tannins, and even saliva can distort a first impression, but a second sip reveals the real story. If you’ve ever taken one sip of a wine ...