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Episode Summary
In this Tuesday Tasting episode, we’re revisiting one of my favorite exercises for helping students understand a core component of wine tasting: body. This is a concept that comes up frequently in both Level 2 and Level 3 WSET exams, and it's something many students struggle to pin down confidently.
We’re stepping away from the wine glass—at least temporarily—and heading to the fridge. This episode walks you through a tried-and-true tasting experiment using skim, 2%, and whole milk to illustrate how body feels on the palate. It’s a simple way to isolate that sensation of “weight,” and it gives you a clear reference point that you can carry into your wine tasting practice.
Whether you're studying for the exam or just want to fine-tune your palate, this is an exercise worth doing—and worth repeating.
In This Episode
Joanne breaks down how to approach the concept of body in wine and explains how alcohol, tannin, and sweetness all contribute to it. She shares her go-to “cheat sheet” for estimating body and guides listeners through a fun, low-pressure experiment using different types of milk to simulate the light-to-full body spectrum.
She also touches on how to translate this into a wine tasting, offering examples of wines you can use to reinforce what you learned through the milk exercise. Plus, there’s a reminder about wine tasting order and why it matters more than we think.
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Want to Share Your Results?
Joanne would love to hear how this exercise goes for you or your tasting group. Just hit reply to the newsletter email—or send a note to joanne@wineeducate.com—and let her know what you discovered.
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