Palate Prep

Palate Prep

From After Wine School by Wine School Media

January 20, 2026 · 30 min · Season 2 · Episode 18

About this episode

This episode focuses on enhancing your wine palate with tips and practical exercises from the hosts.

Unlocking Your Wine Palate: Tips from the Pros | After Wine School Podcast Join Keith Wallace and Alana Zerbe in this episode of 'After Wine School,' where they dive deep into improving your wine palate. From first-hand experiences to teaching frameworks, they share invaluable tips on how to enhance your sensory skills and enjoy wine to its fullest. Discover practical exercises like baking an apple pie to hone your tasting abilities and learn why understanding your sense of smell is crucial. Keith and Alana also discuss common roadblocks and the importance of a beginner's mind in the wine journey. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned wine lover, this episode is packed with insights to further your appreciation of wine. 00:17 Understanding Your Palate01:29 Practical Exercises to Enhance Your Palate03:53 The Importance of Smell in Wine Tasting09:40 Framework for Deductive Tasting18:04 Overcoming Roadblocks in Wine Tasting25:19 Building Your Own Wine Knowledge 👉 Free wine class + resources: https://wineschool.us/hub

People in this episode

Host: Keith Wallace

Guest: Alana Zerbe

Topics covered

  • wine tasting
  • palate improvement
  • sensory skills
  • beginner's mind
  • common roadblocks

Keywords

  • wine palate
  • tasting skills
  • smell in wine
  • deductive tasting
  • wine appreciation

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Organizations: Wine School Media

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