by Lisa Redwine
When it comes to the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, wine tasting is a little more than looking, smelling, and tasting. With over 150 international wines, beers, and spirits, you will want to be prepared on how to make the most of this unforgettable tasting experience!
Advanced Sommelier, Lisa Redwine, has a few tips for you on how to get the most of your 8th Annual SD Bay Wine & Food Festival Experience:
1. First and Foremost EAT! There is a lot of wine and even if you are just tasting, it can sneak up on you.
2. Scope out who is pouring what. Try what you really want to taste first.
3. Start with whites and then reds- If all the wines start to taste the same- go and drink a little sparkling or high acid white. It will refresh your palate.
4. Drink lots of water!
5. SPIT- It's totally acceptable
6. When you are tasting don't monopolize the wineries attention. Have them pour, step aside and then if it's not busy you can have a longer conversation.
7. Sign up for websites of the wineries you loved. Often you forget all you have tasted and it helps you remember which ones you loved and want to order.
8. Try as many wines as you are unfamiliar with - whether it's a country, region or varietal. I bet you will discover something new to fall in love with.
9. Go on line and see who is pouring before the event. It will help you decide where to start.
10. HAVE FUN!
Put these tips to use at Saturday's Grand Tasting.
Grand Tasting Event
November 19, 2011
General Admission: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
VIP Admission: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Only 25 VIP Tickets Left!
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