Speaking of "plonk"...

[Thomas]

purv, I have my students experience individual wine components on the tongue, plus individual smells associated with wine. This teaches them how to focus on the elements. I also have them explore "bad" smells associated with wine.

Focus is the key, and the un-trained cannot focus on one thing with a bunch of everything in the mouth.

After all that, I have them put what they learned into practice with WINE.

Too bad you are too far away for my class--but for airfare and a good meal (with lots of wine) I'll consider making the trip...

[This message has been edited by foodie (edited 08-03-2001).]