tasting

Definition

An orchestrated ritual where wine or food professionals sip tiny amounts while making observations about 'notes,' 'complexity,' and 'mouthfeel'—think sommelier theater meets science experiment. It's how fancy people justify why a $200 bottle tastes marginally better than a $12 one.

Example Usage

We attended a wine tasting where they served six different Rieslings and a lecture on terroir.

Source: Culinary and wine industry terminology

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