Aroma judgment
The aroma of good wine can usually be felt without getting close to smell it, which means that the aroma is abundant and full, and the wine body contains sufficient aromatic substances.
The aroma of low-quality wine may be vague and unclear, and you may even need to take a deep breath to barely smell it.
Aroma comfort
The aroma of good wine should be pleasant and non-irritating.
Inferior wine may have strong alcohol smell, burnt smell, sour smell, pit mud smell, musty smell and other bad smells, which all indicate that there are problems with the brewing raw materials or the brewing process.
Aroma harmony
The aroma of good wine should be coordinated, with various aroma components blending together to form a unique overall aroma.
The aroma of low-quality wine may be too single or chaotic, lacking coordination.
Aroma and style consistency
Different types of liquor have their own unique aroma styles. For example, Maotai-flavor liquor should have sauce aroma, burnt aroma, etc., while light-flavor liquor should have mainly ethyl acetate and pea aroma.The aroma of a good wine should be consistent with its style and show obvious type characteristics.
Color judgment
The color of wine with good clarity is usually clear and transparent, with no obvious suspended matter or sediment.
Inferior quality wine may be turbid in color and contain suspended solids or sediment.
Color purity
Different types of liquor have their own specific color ranges. For example, Maotai-flavor liquor may be slightly yellowish, but should still be clear and transparent overall.
The color of good wine should be pure and natural, without traces of artificial coloring.
Taste judgment
The taste of good wine is usually mellow and soft, with a long entrance and a long aftertaste.
Low-quality wine may taste rough, astringent and bitter.
Layered taste
A good wine should show a rich sense of layers in the mouth, such as sweet first and then bitter, first sour and then sweet, etc.
Inferior wine may have a single taste and lack of variety.
Taste and aroma consistency
The taste and aroma of good wine echo each other to form a unified overall experience.Inferior wine may have a disconnected aroma and taste, that is, the aroma may be rich but the taste may be bland, or the taste may be rich but the aroma is insufficient.
To sum up, when tasting fine wine, we can comprehensively judge its quality by observing the aroma, color and taste of the wine. Of course, these judgment methods require certain professional knowledge and practical experience as a basis. For ordinary consumers, in addition to the above methods, they can also choose reputable brands and products to reduce purchase risks.
