Want to learn how to taste the wine sample the Sommelier at your favourite restaurant pours before you buy the wine? Want to learn how to taste wine like a professional? You’ve come to the right place. We will take you through a step by step process of how to taste this divine liquid like a pro and enhance your wine knowledge; not to mention, impress your friends.

Before we begin the steps of tasting, we must understand the instrument that helps us taste. Yes, that’s right. Your tongue, otherwise known as the palate in wine circles.

Every part of the tongue includes receptors for every basic taste as below :

1. The back of the tongue is for bitter tastes
2. The sides detect sour tastes
3. The sides detect salty tastes
4. The tip of the tongue detects sweetness