Re: Грандиозное винное Экспо в Бостоне.
What's with the spitting and slurping?Originally Posted by Mikhail-u
After you've savored the flavor of your wine, it's acceptable to eject it in a more direct way. In Root’s and Admire's experiences, it's the rare taster who spits. Still, if you plan to taste several wines, either spitting or taking just a tiny taste will help your ability to assess flavors as the tasting progresses, not to mention navigate your way home safely.
Spitting, however, is not as easy as it sounds. "If you're going to spit," says Admire, who has seen some dribbling in her day, "spit like you mean it." Never use the dump bucket, since this could result in an unpleasant backlash from both the bucket and the people around you. Ask for a disposable spit cup. And, Schafer advises, consider first practicing at home in front of the mirror. Alone.
Slurping and swishing are a bit more controversial. Root is against loud displays of gurgling; Admire says making some noise is acceptable and even encouraged. Schafer comes down in the middle, advocating gentle swishing to allow the wine full access to the taste buds on your tongue.
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