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How To Taste Wine | Wine Folly

Now that you know to Look, Smell, and Taste, you’re ready to begin picking out all your favorite wine flavors and aromas. But the road to greater wine knowledge is best walked with a few trusty tools to help you recall the story of your wines.

The Wine Tasting Journal is a crucial tool for capturing all the elements of the wine you’ve tasted and your thoughts while the aroma and flavor were fresh on your palate. More than a couple of good wine bottles are out there, don’t get caught with a bottle you already know isn’t the right one for you.


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