In this round, the host is the quizmaster.

You've prepared a description form for each wine — with the official color, aroma notes, body, and finish written down.

You can choose to:

• Play first, score later: everyone answers first, and then you reveal the correct descriptions afterward for comparison

• Score as you go: you read the correct answer immediately after each player responds

Either way, write your answers on your tasting card.
2 points can be awarded for accuracy, creativity, or a convincing description.

And remember: you the host have the final word — you hold the wine wisdom in this round.

Describe whether it’s red, white, or rosé, and mention any shades you see (e.g., pale yellow, ruby red, or salmon pink).

Note your answer under color on tasting card at the wine you're tasting right now.

Name the first scent that comes to mind, such as fruit, flowers, or something spicy.

Note your answer under 'Aroma' on the tasting card for the wine you're tasting right now.

Would you describe it as light and crisp, smooth and velvety, or full-bodied and bold?

Note your answer under 'Texture' on the tasting card for the wine you're tasting right now.

If so, can you name a type of fruit, like apple, peach, or cherry?

Note your answer under 'Taste' on the tasting card for the wine you're tasting right now.

Decide if the wine has no sugar (dry) or tastes slightly sweet.

Note your answer under 'Sweetness' on the tasting card for the wine you're tasting right now.

Maybe flowers, spices, wood, or something earthy or mineral-like.

Note your answer under 'Smell' on the tasting card for the wine you're tasting right now.

Do you notice a fresh acidity, like in lemon or green apple?

Note your answer under 'Accidity' on the tasting card for the wine you're tasting right now.

Determine if the taste fades quickly or stays in your mouth for a while.

Note your answer under 'Finish' on the tasting card for the wine you're tasting right now.

For example, lavender, roses, or chamomile.

Note your answer under 'Smell' on the tasting card for the wine you're tasting right now.

For instance, fresh, sweet, spicy, or bold.

Note your answer under 'Impression' on the tasting card for the wine you're tasting right now.

Perhaps pepper, cinnamon, or mint?

Note your answer under 'Taste' on the tasting card for the wine you're tasting right now.

Say if the wine feels smooth and soft or slightly sharp or tangy.

Note your answer under 'Texture' on the tasting card for the wine you're tasting right now.

Describe whether it feels smooth, velvety, rough, or perhaps crisp and refreshing.

Note your answer under 'Mouthfeel' on the tasting card for the wine you're tasting right now.

Explain if the wine gives a dry, puckering sensation in your mouth, or if it feels soft and round.

Note your answer under 'Tannines' on the tasting card for the wine you're tasting right now.