wine tastings
Sipping for assessment
Wine tastings are events where participants sample and evaluate wines, typically guided by a sommelier or winemaker.
They may be formal affairs at vineyards or casual gatherings at home.
The plural often appears in promotional contexts: The winery offers wine tastings on weekends.
A tasting usually includes several wines for comparison, with discussion of flavor profiles, origins, and pairings.
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