Tara is taking the lead on this episode of Taste Toast Travel as she chats with Isabelle Lesschaeve, a distinguished sensory scientist and wine expert.
Isabelle shares her inspiring journey through sensory science to the wine and non-alcoholic beverage industries, drawing from her academic and professional experiences in the US and Canada.
We dig into:
🍷 Isabelle’s journey from France to North America and her career in sensory science and wine research.
🍷 How sensory evaluation impacts the way we taste and enjoy wine, and everyday things we enjoy.
🍷 Practical techniques to improve sensory awareness in daily life, and during wine tastings.
🍷 The “nose framework” for identifying aromas and building tasting confidence.
🍷 Tips on comparative tasting methods to sharpen perception and appreciation.
🍷 How Isabelle helps companies develop products that align with consumer expectations.
🍷 Why wine tasting rituals don’t need to feel intimidating, and how to make them more fun and accessible.
🍷 Resources for both wine lovers and industry professionals to expand sensory skills.
Whether you’re a casual wine enthusiast or a curious traveler who loves exploring food and drink culture, this conversation offers insights to help you demystify wine tasting, food consumption, and more to deepen your appreciation of every glass and bite.
Connect with Isabelle:
- Free resource for listeners: https://www.innovinum.com/toast
- http://www.linkedin.com/in/isabellelesschaeve
- https://www.youtube.com/@innovinumacademy
- https://www.pinterest.com/InnoVinumAcademy
- https://www.instagram.com/winetastingdemystified/
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