The Taster

New home for The Taster!

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 13:53:52 +0000

All future updates, videos etc will be posted on my brand new web site and blogging platform at www.thetaster.co.uk . I will no longer be using tumblr for The Taster - but I will continue my personal tumblr blog “Tut’s Palace”. Thanks to tumblr for hosting the first episodes of The Taster!

Do you have synesthesia for taste James?

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 13:48:57 +0000

I don’t think so - it’s just the association of Sauvignon Blanc (particularly New Zealand SB) with the colour turquoise!

Episode 3 looks at the 3 red ‘noble’ grapes (video...

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 23:05:12 +0000

Episode 3 looks at the 3 red ‘noble’ grapes (video ends a bit abruptly after I’ve rated the wines due to time constraints!). You can also see the video at YouTube - link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olyyKh2PWn4 .

In Episode 2, I look at white wines and the type of grapes used...

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:18:38 +0000

In Episode 2, I look at white wines and the type of grapes used to make them - tasting Jacob’s Creek’s Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling.

Episode 2 this weekend

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:56:00 +0000

The Taster episode 2 will be up this weekend, looking at contrasting favours between white wine varietals. I’ll probably go for a comparison of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling all from the same producer (which may be Jacob’s Creek as its very widely available). By using the same producer I can concentrate on the unique qualities of the 3 grapes, taking producer’s style and methods etc out of the picture. Stock up and check it out this weekend!

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Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:34:32 +0000

its me Bill, I'm not sure if your mentioning which brands of drink you are tasting?

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:04:50 +0000

Hi Bill. Yes I will be mentioning brands most weeks, and will also rate them out of 20. For the first week though, it was more an intro and I didn’t want it to turn into a “review”. May be same for next couple of episodes too.

Thanks for the feedback

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:18:12 +0000

Thanks to everyone that checked out my first videoblog at http://blip.tv/file/4640507 and nice to get some positive feedback. Video is also on YouTube now at http://www.youtube.com/user/thetasteruk - had to chop it in half as apparently there’s a 15 min limit I didn’t know about. If you’re interested you can keep up with my blogging project by following my blog here on tumblr, and by following me on www.twitter.com/thetasteruk
By the way it’s great fun learning about all this blogging stuff and I’d recommend it to anyone - good way to talk about your favourite things and maybe meet some new people!

The first episode of my fantastic new videoblog is now up....

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 23:45:29 +0000

The first episode of my fantastic new videoblog is now up. It’s all about taste and flavours, focusing on wine, beer, tea, coffee etc. Check it out now!