For this masterclass lesson, our Sommelier team has each tackled one element of the Deductive Tasting process. The videos below outline their analyses of each stage and how to build the framework for your own deductive tastings.
Be sure to check out our new masterclass blog section to check out our archived lessons & future deductive practices!
Look: The visual inspection of the wine under neutral lighting.
Smell: Identify aromas by breathing through your nose.
Taste: Assess both the taste structure (sour, bitter, sweet) and flavors derived by breathing.
Think & Conclude: Develop a complete profile of the wine.
Red Wine Deductive Collection
– 2017 Malbec
– 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
– 2018 Estate Petite Sirah
Original Price: $112
Collection Special: $99
White Wine Deductive Collection
– Brisk White
– 2018 Marsanne
– Latitude 44
Original Price: $85
Collection Special: $79
Crafted by trained Augusta Vin sommeliers, this downloadable “Virtual Sommelier” seminar gives you in-home resources toward learning the art of deductive tastings. We designed informative, deductive tasting mats that unlock the taste like a professional sommelier mystery. It also creates an enlightening way to stay safe with friends and family by hosting an in-home educational experience. Sets have two tasting platforms, white or red, using three sommelier selected wines from the Augusta Vin portfolio.
Augusta Vin Sommelier in-home training via Zoom meeting available (by appointment).
Contact Andre@augustavin.com or 830.307.1007 ext. 115 for concierge support
Interested in our breakdown from today’s 2018 Reserve Estate Aglianico Tasting? Check out our notes below, or visit our masterclass blog on our website here! This wine will be available for purchase soon, so check in with us on social media for more details.
Clarity: Clear & Bright
Concentration: Medium
Color: Garnet heart with Ruby rim
100% Aglianico | 100% Estate | 100% Texas
Intensity: Moderate
Age: Young
Fruit: Bright Red Cherries and Strawberries
Non-Fruit: Pie Spice, Green Peppercorns, Dill
Wood: American Oak
Sweetness: Dry
Fruit: Sun-ripened black cherries, blackberry brambles
Non-Fruit: Leaf tobacco, Coconut
Mineral: Slate
Wood: American Oak
Bitterness: Moderate
Tannin: Moderate
Acid: Bright
Alcohol: Moderate-plus
Balance: Smooth & polished
When pairing an Aglianico, we like to first consider its bright acidity. For our 2018 Reserve Aglianico, our favorite dishes to recommend are Texas BBQ, bison burgers, wild mushrooms with heirloom tomatoes & burrata, tomato pasta dishes, and, of course, an antipasto or charcuterie plate.
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Augusta Vin Winery and Vineyards 140 Augusta Vin Ln Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Tel: (830) 307-1007
