1. the act of tasting food or drink carefully and appreciatively, especially as a connoisseur
Usage: formal; often used in culinary and wine contexts

Examples

• The wine degustation at the vineyard allowed guests to sample five different vintages.
• She approached the chocolate degustation with the seriousness of a professional critic.
• The chef organized a degustation menu featuring small portions of each signature dish.
• During the degustation, diners were encouraged to note the subtle flavors and aromas.
• The restaurant's degustation experience paired each course with a carefully selected wine.
• He participated in a coffee degustation to learn how to identify different bean origins.