Deductive Blind Tasting Seminar Hosted By The Usa Wine Team

Led by the United States Wine Tasting Team, this immersive seminar introduces guests to the art of blind tasting through a structured, sensory-driven method. Learn how to identify a wines origin by examining its visual characteristics, aromatic profile, and flavor composition. Through a step-by-step deductive process, participants will explore: appearancecolor intensity, viscosity, clarity; aromaprimary, secondary, and tertiary notes; palateinitial impression, acidity, tannin structure, alcohol balance, fruit flavors, body weight, and finish length; plus synthesis and deduction to form a logical hypothesis identifying grape variety, region, and style. The United States Wine Tasting Team includes: Katy Long as team captain, Paige Bindel (Certified Sommelier), Ryan Robinson (DIPWSET, Advanced Sommelier), and David Reuss (Master Sommelier 2025). This seminar is designed for wine professionals and enthusiasts alike, offering a deeper appreciation of wine while sharpening tasting skills.