Discover how to build your sensory tasting confidence, one wine style at a time.
Why It Feels So Hard to Describe What You Sense in Wine
You swirl. You smell.
You know there’s something there…
But when it’s time to describe it...
You hesitate.
Because most wine education teaches you to:
- Memorize what Sauvignon Blanc grown in different regions should smell like
- Search for the “right” answer
- Second-guess your own perceptions
👉 And that’s why your confidence hasn’t improved.
Not because your palate is weak— but because no one showed you how to train it.
A Different Way to Learn Wine through Tasting
This class is not a standalone workshop.
It’s the starting point of a structured training process.
Inside this session, you’ll discover
- the sensory qualities typical of Sauvignon Blanc wines,
- what influences them, and
- how to develop a simple practice at home to learn how to discern them.
By the end of this session,
- You'll have an overview of how to develop your wine vocabulary.
- You'll be invited to join Curious Palates at no cost to follow this training in the community.
What You’ll Walk Away With
A Sensory Map of Sauvignon Blanc Wine Styles
Understand the key sensory dimensions of Sauvignon Blanc wines—so you know what to pay attention to when you smell and taste.
A Clear Starting Point to Train Your Senses
Discover how to awaken your senses
An invitation to Join the Next "Back Label Decoded" Tasting Session
Get clarity on what to do before the virtual tasting to familiarise yoursef with Sauvignon Blanc wine aroma, taste, and mouthfeel descriptors.
This is not a Wine Tasting.
It’s a Class to Kick off your Sensory Awareness Program
This session teaches you the sensory qualities you might experience when tasting a Sauvignon Blanc and the factors that may influence them.
This is not a virtual wine tasting.
👉 You’re welcome to bring a glass of Sauvignon Blanc to follow along —but it’s completely optional
Meet Your Wine Tasting Coach
Hi, I’m Isabelle Lesschaeve.
I’m a sensory scientist with 30+ years of experience helping people describe what they sense—clearly and confidently.
Over the years, I’ve seen the same frustration again and again:
People don’t lack ability.
They lack training to awaken their senses.
Traditional wine education teaches what to taste.
I teach you how to taste.
Inside Curious Palates, I help wine lovers and aspiring professionals:
✔️ Train their senses with simple, practical methods
✔️ Build confidence in their wine descriptions
✔️ Trust what they perceive
This class is your first step into that process.
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Class Details
📅 Date: August 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST
⏰ Duration: ~60 minutes including Q&A
📍 Location: Online, link to join delivered by email upon registration
👉 This is a teaching session (not a guided tasting)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need to purchase a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc ?
No. This session is not a tasting, but a class designed to build foundation. You’re welcome to bring sip on your favorite wine, but it’s optional.
Is this beginner-friendly?
Yes. Whether you’re new or experienced, this session will help you discover the sensory qualities of this varietal wine.
Do I need to join the Curious Palates community to attend the class?
No, your registration will deliver a guest pass to join the class inside the community. You're welcome to join after the session; it's a free, open training space for wine lovers willing to awaken their senses to better appreciate wine.
Is this a full course?
No. This class is an introduction ahead of the tasting session hosted in the Curious Palates free community.
Will there be a replay?
An edited video will be available on our YouTube Channel.
Ready to Experience Wine Differently?
If you’ve ever felt unsure about describing what’s in your glass…
Attending class will start changing your perspective.
👉 Join the class.
🔎 See the method.