Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
WordNet
n. a gathering of people to taste and compare different wines
Wikipedia
Wine tasting (often, in wine circles, simply tasting) is the sensory examination and evaluation of wine. While the practice of wine tasting is as ancient as its production, a more formalized methodology has slowly become established from the 14th century onwards. Modern, professional wine tasters (such as sommeliers or buyers for retailers) use a constantly evolving specialized terminology which is used to describe the range of perceived flavors, aromas and general characteristics of a wine. More informal, recreational tasting may use similar terminology, usually involving a much less analytical process for a more general, personal appreciation.
Usage examples of "wine tasting".
Bohuslav Klima, Archeologicky Ustav CSAV, for the wonderful wine tasting in his own cellar from his vineyards near Doini Vestonice, but more for giving so generously of his lifetime of knowledge and information about that most important early site.
He slowly sipped the contents of his spoon as if judging a wine tasting.
The Queen expressed her displeasure over this change of alliance by excluding Lady Dahlia from a wine tasting in her chambers.
I've arrived during the part where wine tasting becomes wine drinking and, though every now and again I spot someone swilling the wine around in their mouth and talking bollocks, mostly they're just pouring the stuff down their necks as fast as they can.