‘The grid’ is a system of tasting to identify the characteristics of colour, structure, aroma, complexity, length and balance of a wine or spirit. After assessing these, ‘the grid’ helps tasters come to a conclusion about the quality, age, and ageability of a wine or spirit.

Previously a wine director and sommelier for two of 'Canada's Top 50 Restaurants', I'm now a WSET® certified wine educator and write online wine courses.