: an occasion for sampling a selection of foods or drinks in order to compare qualities
a wine tasting
—often used before another nouna tasting menu/plate/board
a tasting room
Over time, fees at the tasting bar have increased to $10 or $20 per person.—
Tim Fish
Tim FishRefined ranch cuisine, featuring multicourse tasting dinners … is the focus of the main restaurant at this luxurious resort …—Alexis Korman et al.
Alexis Korman et al.The best way to develop your own wine vocabulary is to write your own tasting notes.—Thomas Matthews
Thomas MatthewsExamples of tasting in a Sentence
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The week included tastings of world-class caviar and wine, plus cuisine from two of Italy’s most celebrated chefs, Carlo Cracco and Norbert Niederkofler, as well as other chefs as part of Robb Report’s Culinary Masters event.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
The tasting note reflects the most recent 2020 BIB release.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The event will feature free tastings of ROW 94, and autographed bottles will be available for purchase for $39.99.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Many winegrowers belong to a cooperative, Vignerons Ile de Ré, in Le Bois Plage-en-Ré, which provides free tastings of a limited selection of local wines and spirits.
—Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
The tasting note reflects the most recent 2020 BIB release.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The event will feature free tastings of ROW 94, and autographed bottles will be available for purchase for $39.99.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Many winegrowers belong to a cooperative, Vignerons Ile de Ré, in Le Bois Plage-en-Ré, which provides free tastings of a limited selection of local wines and spirits.
—Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Tasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tasting. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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