SAT Systematic Approach to Tasting & Food and Wine Pairing 🍇 WSET Level 1 in Wines: Episode #8

Hello, Wine People! 🍷 In this episode, we’re diving into two essential skills for any wine lover or WSET student: The Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) and the Principles of Food & Wine Pairing. This is a hands-on video where you can taste along with us and even try a food & wine pairing exercise at home! 📖 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) – How to professionally assess wine using appearance, nose, palate, and conclusion. ✅ The Principles of Food & Wine Pairing – How different food elements (sweetness, acidity, salt, fat, etc.) influence the taste of wine. ✅ Hands-On Tasting & Pairing Exercise – Follow along with your own wines and food pairings. ✅ Test Your Knowledge! – 10 WSET Level 1 exam-style multiple-choice questions to reinforce your learning! 🍷 To follow along, you'll need these wines: - Pinot Grigio - Sauvignon Blanc - Off-Dry Riesling - Oaked Chardonnay - Pinot Noir - Shiraz 🍽 Food for Pairing Exercise: Try these foods to see how they interact with wine! 🍯 Sweetness – Honey or dried figs 🧂 Saltiness – Salted crackers 🍋 Acidity – Lemon wedges 🌶 Strong, Intense Flavors – Chorizo 🥓 Fat & Richness – Butter or bacon 🔥 Spicy Heat – Spicy salsa This episode is perfect for wine lovers, beginners, and WSET students looking to improve their tasting and pairing skills! 🍷 🍾 Want to Get WSET Certified? We offer ONLINE and IN-PERSON WSET courses and exams! Contact us for more details: [email protected] 📩 Get in Touch & Learn More! 👉 Follow us for more wine education! @thirstyandwise 🌐 Visit our website: www.thirstyandwise.com 📩 Email us: [email protected] 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirsty_and_wise/ 🎥 Subscribe for more FREE wine education videos: https://www.youtube.com/@thirstyandwise 💬 Drop a comment below! Which wine & food pairing surprised you the most? 📢 Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE so we can simplify wine together! 🍷 #WSET #WineEducation #WSETLevel1 #WineTasting #LearnWine #WineBasics #ThirstyAndWise #Sommelier #WineLover #WinePairing #TastingWine