Review of Pocket Sized Wine Tasting Guide

I shared my copy of the credit card sized Essential Wine Tasting Guide with fellow members of my wine tasting club this week, to rave reviews.

The Wine Tasting Guide is a foldable double sided sheet of 'crib notes' for tasting and enjoying wine.

Have you ever tried a wine and not been able to put your finger on it's specific aromas and flavors? This guide includes a list of common flavors for Champagne, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris / Grigio, Semillon, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Rose, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Shiraz / Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Other wines profiled include Ice wine, Port, Cognac and Sherry.

The guide also gives aromatic descriptions of common wine faults and a temperature guide for serving different types of wine.

I recommend the Essential Wine Guide and other wine aroma guides as inexpensive teaching aides for new wine drinkers that are exploring the world of wine.

Five Ways to Use a Wine Aroma Guide:

Cooks can pair the aromas listed for a wine to a favorite dish for a new wine and food pairing.

Impress your grandpa at the next family gathering with your spot-on description of his favorite Port, Cognac or Sherry.

Hostesses can place the guide on their coffee table to inspire conversation at their next wine tasting.

Hold your own wine judging like my friends Alex and Cati do, and use the guide to help your guests score the wines.

Wine Fanatics can even try their hand at judging a 'real' wine competition - the Golden Nose in Corning, NY. Bring along the wine guide as a 'cheat sheet' for your conversation with other judges!

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