A blind tasting score needs a question behind it. Are guests reporting preference, describing a difference or attempting identification? Beyond the Label includes worked scoring, sample calculations and printable participant and organizer sheets within an eight-session practice handbook.
Keep preference separate from identification
Liking one wine more does not demonstrate that someone identified it correctly. A useful sheet labels the task and leaves room for the reasoning behind an answer. The handbook’s scoring chapters and completed records help you plan that separation without turning every social tasting into an exam.
Keep the answer key with the organizer
The organizer needs bottle identities and serving order; participants need neutral sample references. Preview the edition’s actual pages and contents before purchase. This is a digital practice resource, not certification preparation endorsed by a professional awarding body, and no wines or tasting equipment are included.
What to look for
- The question each score answers
- Neutral sample references
- Separate organizer identity record
- A reveal and review plan
Try the planning method first
Read the free companion article to decide whether this task matches what you want to do. You may find the short exercise is enough before choosing a fuller handbook.
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