Wine expert says one common habit could be sabotaging every sip
Sommelier and wine educator Sarah Looper advises against cleansing the palate with water before the first sip of wine, saying it can alter the wine's true flavors. She explains that the initial sip, combined with smelling the wine, engages retronasal olfaction, allowing the brain to better perceive evolving aromas. Looper notes that individual palate differences, such as oral pH and taste sensitivity, affect how wine is experienced, and recommends focusing on personal enjoyment rather than strict rules.
- ▪Sarah Looper says that taking a sip before using water or other palate cleansers can prevent accurate tasting of wine.
- ▪She emphasizes the importance of smelling the wine during the first sip to engage retronasal olfaction and expand perceived flavors.
- ▪Looper points out that variations in oral pH and taste sensitivity mean palates differ, so preferences should guide wine enjoyment.
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Wine Wine expert says one common habit could be sabotaging every sip A wine educator says giving yourself time between sips lets your brain adapt to a wine's evolving aroma and flavors By Peter Burke Fox News Published August 12, 2026 6:00am EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video That nightly glass of wine could carry hidden health risks, new study finds A new study suggests that no amount of alcohol is safe, challenging the belief that moderate drinking benefits health. Even one drink raises mortality risk.
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