For me, the greatest benefit of blind tasting is creating my own internal filing system of sensory impressions. For example, even though I can memorize the classic markers for Albariño, I know through blind tasting that it hits me like lemon zest, salty sea spray and peach rings (like the candy!). To me, this is the most fun and also most useful part. Great article, Kiersten!
For me, the greatest benefit of blind tasting is creating my own internal filing system of sensory impressions. For example, even though I can memorize the classic markers for Albariño, I know through blind tasting that it hits me like lemon zest, salty sea spray and peach rings (like the candy!). To me, this is the most fun and also most useful part. Great article, Kiersten!
Yes, exactly!! It makes it so much easier to recommend wines when you know which ones group well together.