How Do You Identify Herbal Aromas In Wines?
The aroma or bouquet of wine is an important part of the wine experience, and is the second step in a wine tasting (after color).Herbal aromas are a very important part of a wine’s description, and help you to appreciate what you are smelling. These descriptive aspects are varied, capturing the many different types of herbs that exist. One of the best ways to identify what herb you’re scenting is to train your nose. Just as you can recognize the smell of chocolate or coffee, with practice you can learn to recognize an herb’s fragrance. You can purchase a wine education kit, which has assorted aromas in small bottles and instructions for self-teaching. Or you can use what you have in the cupboard as a starting point.Here are seven steps to train your nose. Select a bottle or red or white wine for tasting. Look at the descriptive terms used on the back label, or on any accompanying literature. See what herbal aromas are mentioned. Try to choose a wine based on bouquet that includes a var
