There’s a good reason why people swish and swirl at wine tastings
Does it seem snobby to you when people swish and swirl their wine at tastings? “Why don’t they just drink the stuff like normal people?” you may think. However, according to this Creative Loafing Tampa article, there are good reasons for all the swishing and swirling.
Swishing, the article says, exposes wine to oxygen more quickly, opening up the wine more, getting rid of rough flavors and providing a taste that is more faithful to the winemaker’s intentions. The article also notes that swishing is mainly for red wines and doesn’t have much effect on whites.
Swirling in your mouth moves the wine across all your taste buds, giving your brain a complete picture of the wine’s taste. Different taste buds pick up different sensations - sweet, sour, salty, bitter.
You can find plenty of large wine glasses in our store that are perfect for swishing wine at your next tasting, or just to appreciate a fine bottle by yourself at home.
