wine tasting flight

Meaning

A 'wine tasting flight' (often just called a 'flight') is a selection of multiple wines, usually three to five, served in small tasting portions (typically 2 ounces each). This allows guests to compare different grape varieties, regions, or vintages side-by-side. It is common in wineries, wine bars, and upscale restaurants.

Examples

• We decided to order a wine tasting flight to sample the vineyard's signature reds.

  We decided to order a wine tasting flight to sample the vineyard's signature reds.

• The sommelier recommended a white wine tasting flight to pair with our seafood appetizers.

  The sommelier recommended a white wine tasting flight to pair with our seafood appetizers.

• Each wine tasting flight comes with a detailed card describing the notes of each pour.

  Each wine tasting flight comes with a detailed card describing the notes of each pour.

• I highly recommend trying the reserve wine tasting flight if you visit Napa Valley.

  I highly recommend trying the reserve wine tasting flight if you visit Napa Valley.

• The bar offers a customizable wine tasting flight where you can choose any four draft wines.

  The bar offers a customizable wine tasting flight where you can choose any four draft wines.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I would like to order a wine tasting set.

  ✓ I would like to order a wine tasting flight.

  While 'set' is understandable, 'flight' is the specific and natural culinary and hospitality term used for a grouped selection of taster drinks.

• ✗ We drank a wine tasting flight and got completely drunk.

  ✓ We shared a wine tasting flight to sample the different vintages.

  A flight consists of small tasting portions (pours), not full glasses, and is intended for appreciation and comparison, not heavy drinking.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Instead of committing to a full bottle, I ordered a ___ to explore their local selection.

  💡 A small selection of different wines served together for sampling.

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  wine tasting flight

• The vineyard offers a premium ___ featuring three of their award-winning Cabernet Sauvignons.

  💡 A group of wines served in small glasses for comparison.

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  wine tasting flight