Blind Tasting 101: The Complete Guide to Tasting Wine Like a Pro

Описание: Blind tasting is the most intimidating—and most misunderstood—part of wine appreciation. But here’s the truth: it’s not just for sommeliers and professionals. It’s actually one of the most fun things you can do as someone learning about wine.
In this video, I break down everything you need to know to set up your own blind tasting at home—and why it’s worth doing with friends and family.
What we cover:
1) Why blind tasting matters (and why it’s humbling)
2) Single blind vs double blind: the two types explained
3) Three types of blind tastings:
　• Vertical tasting (same wine, different vintages)
　• Old World vs New World (California Chardonnay vs White Burgundy)
　• Quality level comparison (Realm Tempest vs Lynch-Bages)
4) How to set up a blind tasting at home
5) The tasting process: look, smell, taste, repeat
6) Why this matters: removing bias, building your palate, creating memories
7) The reveal (I got it wrong—and that’s the point)

Why blind tasting matters:
→ Removes price bias and brand influence
→ Builds your sensory catalog—smells and tastes you’ll recall months later
→ Develops your palate for recognizing differences at restaurants and dinners
→ Creates memorable experiences with friends and family
→ Surprises you—less expensive wines often outshine legendary bottles
The goal isn’t to guess correctly. It’s about paying attention, slowing down, and discovering what YOU actually like—without the influence of labels, prices, or reputation.
Start small. Make it fun. There are no wrong answers.

Wines featured:
∙ Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2019 & 2020 (vertical tasting)
∙ California Chardonnay vs White Burgundy (Old World vs New World)
∙ Realm Tempest 2019 vs Lynch-Bages 2019 (quality level comparison)
∙ Mystery wine reveal: Malbec (I guessed Syrah… oops)

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