tasting

vineyard

Grape-growing estate

• sommelierTrained wine service professional
• terroirGeography's influence on taste
• tanninsAstringent plant compounds

bouquet · varietal · vintage · nose · legs · oaky · dry · crisp · full-bodied · notes

palate

Oral cavity ceiling

• discerningHaving keen judgment
• connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
• judgeOne who decides

rating · score · notes · critique · assessment · expert · trained · refined · educated · professional

salty

Tasting of brine

• sweetTasting of sugar
• bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
• sourSharp, biting taste

umami · savory · spicy · tangy · zesty · fruity · earthy · nutty · smoky · herbal

chef

Professional kitchen leader

• cuisineCharacteristic cooking style
• gastronomyScience of fine dining
• gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine

artisanal · farm-to-table · ingredient · recipe · presentation · epicurean · foodie · Michelin · delicacy · fusion

flight

Aerial journey by aircraft

• degustationCareful tasting of foods
• samplingExtracting subset for study
• tourPlanned multi-destination journey

room · menu · experience · session · guided · blind · vertical · horizontal · masterclass · soirée

bite-sized

Small enough for one mouthful

• nibblesTakes small bites
• samplerSelection for trying
• flightAerial journey by aircraft

portion · sip · morsel · appetizer · platter · selection · assortment · variety · spread · grazing

texture

Surface tactile quality

• mouthfeelOral texture perception
• finishBring to completion
• astringencyDrying, puckering quality

richness · juiciness · crispness · succulence · creaminess · silkiness · smoothness · velvety · oiliness · effervescence

• barbartender, bartending, mixologist, mixology, bar stool
• consumptioneating, drinking, consuming, ingestion, ingesting
• Cooking Showscooking shows, Top Chef, Iron Chef, Hell's Kitchen, baking show
• dining dealsdaily special, lunch special, dinner special, happy hour, early bird special
• sensory activitiessmelling, touching, listening, watching, aromatherapy
• Snacking Habitssnacking, nibbling, munching, crunching, grazing