Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business.
根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類
Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類
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As an international metropolis, Hong Kong brings together dining cultures worldwide. Amidst busy urban living, wine tasting is gradually gaining popularity among white-collar professionals. Venice Club holds wine tasting events for you to discover the unlimited charm of wine in an elegant atmosphere.
The core of the wine tasting concept lies in evaluating a wine's appearance, aromas, flavors, structure and overall balance. Appearance examination involves clarity, color concentration and depth of color. Aromas refer to smells and bouquets. Flavors are tastes detected on the palate. Structure involves factors such as alcohol content, sweetness, acidity, tannins.
Wine tasting is also about identifying and describing a wine's unique characteristics, detecting subtle flavors, scents and complexities. Using terminology such as "fruity," "oaky," "buttery" to describe them.
At its core, wine tasting is an evaluative process to assess a wine's characteristics and quality. But it involves much more than just identifying flavors.Sensorily, it's about discovering new subtleties and intricacies in wine, training one's palate to recognize nuances. Over time, it expands one's sensory memory bank.Culturally, it's a ritual for understanding different wine styles and grape varieties worldwide. Tasting widely leads to an education about wine regions and winemaking techniques.
psychologically, it engages more senses and curiosity than casual drinking, teaching focused discernment and descriptive ability.philosophically, it connects us to agricultural cycles and generations of winemaking traditions, even climate shifts.Essentially, wine tasting allows us to slow down, tune into nuances around us, connect more deeply with what we ingest, and open our minds. It's an appreciation of flavor subtleties and life's complexity.
Visually inspect - Check clarity, color, age indicators.Swirl and sniff - Release bouquets, sense aromatic compounds.Sip and coat mouth - Activate taste/tactile receptors. Detect sweetness, acidity.Discern flavors - Identify fruity vs savory tastes. Oak, alcohol influences.Evaluate finish - Determine harmony of aftertaste with initial taste.Contemplate and discuss - Organize impressions, articulate nuances. Compare perceptions.
The method of wine tasting is equally important to fully appreciate a fine wine. First, observe the color to determine the variety and age. Then, swirl the glass to concentrate the aroma. Different grapes and oak barrels lend unique bouquets to the wine. Finally, take a small sip to let the palette be enveloped in layers of fragrance and aftertaste. professional wine tasters even carefully dissect the fruity, woody and tannic elements to assess balance and personality.
The Venice Club wine tasting journey, hosted by senior wine experts, lets you experience the wines of iconic estates to understand different terroirs. Usually 4-5 exquisite red and white selections are prepared, paired with special cuisine, for you to thoroughly explore wine affinity with fine dining. The elegant ambience and abundant options make it a perfect choice for white-collar post-work unwinding.
If you wish to further your wine tasting venture, Venice Wine School provides a comprehensive curriculum. With 25 years of extensive teaching expertise catering beginners to senior connoisseurs, lessons integrate theoretical and practical wine tasting to nurture discernment and appreciation. Choosing us will surely add colors to your wine journey!
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