Red Wine

[ItsmeStump]

I am planning on really enjoying some Red wine at Xmas but how do i really saviour the taste.

[rjkh]

Firstly, and most importantly, don't go overboard with it.

Take a reasonable, but not too sizeable sip, and allow it to roll on your tongue.

Without swallowing, open your mouth and breathe in. This (in theory) allows the wine to oxidise better, to give a different flavour (in my experience slightly sweeter).

Then simply decide what flavours and aromas you can detect!

If you google "Tasting Wheel" this should give you a couple of sites that give you an idea of the sort of things to look out for, but remember, there are no wrong answers, and what YOU enjoy is the most important factor.

Hope this is helpful, but if anyone else with a better wine knowledge than me can assist then please do, wine is not a strong point for me!

[-=BigD=-]

I�d try to decant the bottle before hand, even if you�ve not got a decanter, just pour the wine into a big jug or something and pour it back in the bottle. This helps air the wine pour it down the sides as well rather then glugging it in fast. Then leave it out, uncorked, some where warm just to let it breath and warm up to help release all the flavours.
Always have a glass of water to accompany the wine, it helps cleanse the palate.
But like rjkh says its about the enjoying!!!
Have you brought your wine already?