: 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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From hikes to wine tasting in the park, this weekend's calendar is packed with outdoor events.
—Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
Maximilian Kast, master sommelier and director of Napa Valley’s Bond, and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy, led the in-depth tasting of Bond’s Cabernet Sauvignon wines, which convey the distinct characters of their respective sites of origin.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024
Stonington also has vineyards with tours and tastings.
—Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
The free party will take place at the Terrace from 4 to 6 p.m. The celebration includes an appearance from Bucky Badger, free Johnsonville brats for the first 400 attendees, a DJ, a performance by the University of Wisconsin Spirit Squad, and free Terrace Lemonade and mocktail tastings.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Despite offering highly potent products, BATCH oils are often reviewed as some of the best tasting.
—All Cbd Naturals, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
This sweet and tart tasting cocktail looks like a sunset in a glass.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
The majority were tasted blind in comparative tastings with similar wines, but some were drunk at dinner with winemakers or opened by friends.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Amenities: Restaurants, bars, pool, spa, fitness center, private beach club
Insider Tip: Ask about VIP rosé tastings at Château La Mascaronne, the hotel’s sister property, located just one hour inland from La Réserve.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
Maximilian Kast, master sommelier and director of Napa Valley’s Bond, and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy, led the in-depth tasting of Bond’s Cabernet Sauvignon wines, which convey the distinct characters of their respective sites of origin.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024
Stonington also has vineyards with tours and tastings.
—Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
The free party will take place at the Terrace from 4 to 6 p.m. The celebration includes an appearance from Bucky Badger, free Johnsonville brats for the first 400 attendees, a DJ, a performance by the University of Wisconsin Spirit Squad, and free Terrace Lemonade and mocktail tastings.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Despite offering highly potent products, BATCH oils are often reviewed as some of the best tasting.
—All Cbd Naturals, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
This sweet and tart tasting cocktail looks like a sunset in a glass.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
The majority were tasted blind in comparative tastings with similar wines, but some were drunk at dinner with winemakers or opened by friends.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Amenities: Restaurants, bars, pool, spa, fitness center, private beach club
Insider Tip: Ask about VIP rosé tastings at Château La Mascaronne, the hotel’s sister property, located just one hour inland from La Réserve.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Tasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tasting. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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