Wine is best enjoyed using other senses besides taste.

First, look at the color of the wine, as wines come in a multitude of eye pleasing colors. White wines range from light straw to deep gold. Reds, from light ruby to deep purple.

Next, smell. All wines have distinctive aromas or "nose." Then, sip. You should have three taste sensations. In the front, you will taste the essence of the wine: fruity, citrus and "jammy". In the middle of the mouth, you should feel the wine unfold, giving more subtle flavors. In the back of the mouth, the finish: sweetness, crispness or dryness.

Most of wines are best with food, so try a sip or two with a variety of fruits and cheeses to experience the real character of the wine. And most importantly, ENJOY!

Benefiting Senior Programming including Meals-on-Wheels
This project is partially funded by the Sumter County Cultural Commission which receives support from the John & Susan Bennett Arts Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation of SC, the SC Arts Commission and the National Endowments for the Arts.