Inside the Glass: The Art of Wine Tasting

Have you ever wondered how some people can identify notes of blackberry, vanilla, citrus, or spice in a glass of wine? The answer isn't a naturally gifted palate. It's sensory training.

Join Vinod Del Mar and Susan Lynham, WSET Certified Wine Educator, for an interactive and engaging Aroma & Sensory Workshop designed to help you better understand what you're smelling and tasting in wine. Through guided exercises, aroma recognition activities, and structured wine tasting, you'll learn how to confidently identify common wine characteristics and build a stronger sensory memory.

During this workshop, you'll explore how climate, grape variety, winemaking techniques, and aging influence the aromas and flavors found in wine. You'll also discover a practical tasting framework that will help you evaluate and describe wine with greater confidence.

Guests will taste six carefully selected wines, including three whites and three reds, while participating in hands-on sensory exercises designed to sharpen their perception and deepen their appreciation of wine.

What You'll Learn

• How to identify common wine aromas and flavors
• Why wines smell and taste different
• The relationship between grape variety, climate, and winemaking
• A structured approach to wine tasting
• Techniques for improving sensory memory and tasting confidence
• How to better communicate what you're experiencing in the glass

Whether you're new to wine or looking to refine your tasting skills, this workshop offers a fun, educational, and approachable way to enhance your wine knowledge.

What's Included

• Guided sensory and aroma exercises
• Tasting of six wines (three white and three red)
• Educational materials and tasting guidance
• Interactive instruction in a small-group setting

No prior wine knowledge is required. Just bring your curiosity and your senses.