Experts vs yourself, who do you trust more? This chart lets you figure out which wine is best for your palate!
When it comes to getting to know the wine brothers of "British Wine Brother Talk About Wine", the process is a bit tortuous...the circle of Taiwanese in London is so small, and there are only three of them who write articles for GQ Taiwan. It’s impossible to say that I’m not usually peeking at each other’s articles, so I’ve been a fan of Brother Jiu for a while... One day, I actually received an email from my brother saying that I want to write an article together! Based on politeness, I readily agreed At the same time, I thought to myself: This...I have never met Brother Jiu himself. If...he is not as good as his writing, but is actually a nuisance, how can I write articles with him? I asked for a face-to-face meeting, and my brother immediately agreed with great pride... Of course, the two wine bloggers wanted to have a drink, so they chose an Italian Wine Shop near South Kensington...
When the appointed time came, brother handsomely opened the door and walked in. The first impression he had of Jiu Ge was that he was a very bookish and high-quality boy. After chatting, I found that Brother Jiu not only has profound knowledge about wine, but also has his own views. We chatted happily until the store closed. Among the many topics we talked about, the one that resonated with me the most was the VINO Type that Wine Brother has been promoting, a quiz that helps everyone quickly find out their favorite wine.
Everyone's taste buds are different, and the memory and experience of food are also different. For example, some people like smoked plums, some like snow plums, and some don't like any pickled plums at all. It's not right or wrong, everyone's preferences are different. The "good wine" recommended by the so-called "masters" and "experts" based on their own preferences may just not be the type I like or feel. So what kind of wine do I like? Of course, after drinking a lot of wine, I can naturally sum up the type I like. Other than that, is there any other method that does not cause liver damage? Yes! Through the Vinotype Test of Wine Brother, you can find out whether you are a Sweet type who prefers sweet wines, or a Hypersensitive type who prefers fine wines in the wine world. , the Sensitive type that prefers high-balanced wines or the Tolerant type that prefers full-bodied wines.
http://www.uksaywine.com/vinotype-test/
In the world of whiskey, there is a whiskey flour map with a similar function, which is convenient for everyone to find the whiskey that suits them. The vertical axis on the map is from Smoky (smoky peat) to Delicate (delicate), and the horizontal axis is from Light (refreshing) to Rich (rich and multi-layered), cutting out four squares.
The upper left corner is Light & Smoky Whiskies. The whiskeys falling in this area have spice and peat flavors. The representative work is Ardbeg 10 years old, which is strong and thick, as if the smoke of burning peat will come out of the bottle. The upper right corner is Rich & Smoky Whiskies. Like the upper left area, it is mainly smoky, but also has the sweetness of dried fruit (for example: dried grapes). The taste is richer, and the representative one is sweet mud Lagavulin 16 years old with coal flavor and harmonious sea tide flavor.
The lower left corner is Light & Delicate Whiskies. Most of the whiskeys in the Speysie production area are in this area. The main body is citrus and floral fruity aromas, with peach, vanilla, and pineapple aromas. The mild and smooth The Glenlivet 12 years is a typical representative . The lower right corner is Rich & Delicate Whiskies, in addition to the floral and fruity aroma, it also has a nutty aroma, and the woody aroma from the oak barrel. Compared with the whiskey in the lower left corner, it has a more layered sense, with nutmeg, toffee, and oak aromas. , the round and full Macalan 12 years is a typical representative.
Usually, the whiskey we like is related to the food we like to eat. Those who like light taste can start to try the whiskey from Light & Delicate Whiskies in the lower left corner, pick a brand first, and then continue to try nearby brands if you like it. Rich and rich taste, move to the lower right corner of the map. People who like peat smell can explore in the upper half of the map. Remember to mark the whiskey you like. When there are more and more marks on this map, you can see at a glance that most of the whiskey you like in which district. It’s good to stay in your own comfort zone to delve into similar whiskeys, and it’s also good to like to challenge and bravely drink to the diagonal of the map.
Wine tasting is not a competition to determine who is superior, but a practice to allow yourself to appreciate more different beauty; my freshness and elegance may be your blandness, her tricky and weird may be his obvious style, it has nothing to do with you Wrong, just have fun & have your own experience!
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