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Isabelle Lesschaeve

These wine-tasting notes compare two Syrah wine styles from the Rhône Valley and Australia. Smell, taste, and learn to become a discerning t ...

Isabelle Lesschaeve

We review the sensory experiences when tasting two Chianti wines and contrast our tasting notes with the existing experts' reviews.

Isabelle Lesschaeve

We compare two vintages and styles from the same producer, LAN Bodega. Rioja Crianza 2020 and Rioja Gran Reserva 2016. Did our tasting ...

Isabelle Lesschaeve

We conducted a comparative Wine Tasting of a classic 2023 Côtes de Provence and a Tavel. Our wine tasting notes were quite close to the ...

Isabelle Lesschaeve

We conducted a comparative Wine Tasting of a 2019 Condrieu and a Virgilius from Barossa. Our wine tasting notes were quite different from ...

Isabelle Lesschaeve

Peppery wines are found in cool-climate regions and are typical of certain grape varieties. Discover what makes their flavor so special.

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Isabelle Lesschaeve, PhD

Blog author, Wine Sensory Scientist and Wine Tasting Coach

Internationally renowned wine sensory scientist, Isabelle demystifies wine tasting and helps serious wine lovers improve their senses of smell and taste to sharpen their tasting skills and tasting notes.