How to taste your Cellar Atlas wines

Tasting wine doesn’t have to be complicated. You don’t need special training or fancy vocabulary -  just your senses and a bit of curiosity. Here’s a quick guide to help you slow down, notice more, and enjoy every sip.

1. Look: start with your eyes

Before you even smell or sip, take a moment to look at your wine.

• Hold the glass against something white.
• Notice the color and intensity -  pale lemon, deep ruby, golden, almost clear?
• Give it a gentle swirl and look at how it moves in the glass.

This step warms up your senses and gives hints about the style, age, or body of the wine.

2. Smell: wake up the aromas

Most of what we taste actually comes from smell.

• Swirl the wine lightly.
• Bring the glass to your nose and take a slow breath.

Try noticing what comes to mind: citrus, berries, flowers, herbs, nuts, brioche, spices, or something earthy like wet stone or forest floor.

There are no wrong answers -  if it reminds you of something, it counts.

3. Taste: let the wine tell its story

Now take a small sip and let it travel across your palate.

Pay attention to:

• Acidity (fresh, crisp, soft)
• Tannins (mainly in reds -  smooth or a little grippy)
• Body (light, medium, full)
• Texture (creamy, juicy, silky)
• Flavors (do they match what you smelled?)
• Finish (how long the taste lingers)

Wine changes from the first sip to the third -  don’t rush.

4. Reflect: what did you enjoy?

After tasting, ask yourself:

• What flavors stood out?
• Was it refreshing or rich?
• Would you drink it again?

That’s really all tasting is -  paying attention to what you experience.

You don’t need to be an expert

Wine tasting isn’t about scoring points or using complicated terminology. It’s about slowing down, noticing details, and discovering what you enjoy.

Take your time, trust your senses, and most importantly -  enjoy the moment.