🍷✨ 5 Wine Hacks Every Eleanor Wine Academy Student Should Know ✨🍷

Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your sommelier studies, these wine hacks will level up your tasting game and impress your classmates and instructors alike:

1️⃣ Chill with Efficiency
Need that bottle cold, fast? Wrap it in a damp paper towel and stick it in the freezer for 15 minutes. It cools down way faster than waiting in the fridge — a lifesaver during tastings or exams! ❄️

2️⃣ Swirl to Win
No decanter? No problem. Just give your wine a good swirl in a wide-bowled glass. This introduces oxygen, softens harsh notes, and reveals hidden aromas — it’s the simplest way to elevate your tasting without any tools. 🍷

Master the swirl and you’ll taste the difference instantly. 👌

3️⃣ Organize a Wine Swap with Classmates
Team up with your classmates and each bring a different bottle to share. You’ll get to taste a variety of wines without spending a fortune, and it’s a fun way to practice identifying styles, regions, and aromas together. 🧑🤝🧑🍇

More wines, less cost — and a great excuse for a study night that doesn’t feel like studying.

4️⃣ Stain-Free Secrets
Oops, spilled some red? Cover the stain with salt to absorb the liquid, dab gently with a damp cloth, then rinse with cold water. It’s a classic sommelier life-saver (especially if you’re wearing white in class). 🙈

5️⃣ Pairing Made Easy
When in doubt, match the intensity of the food with the wine. Light wine? Light dish. Big, bold red? Pair it with rich, hearty meals. Keep it simple, and your pairings will always impress. 🍴🍷

📚 Pro tip: Practice these hacks during your training at Eleanor Wine Academy and you’ll be sipping (and scoring) like a pro in no time. 🥂

Got a wine hack of your own? Drop it in the comments! 👇🍇

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