Will a Fruit Day Make My Wine Taste Better?

A "Fruit Day" can influence your wine's taste, depending on your belief in biodynamic principles. According to the biodynamic calendar, wines taste best on "Fruit Days," as these days are considered ideal for enjoying wine due to the alignment of natural forces with the fruit flavors in the wine. The calendar categorizes days into four types: Fruit Days, Root Days, Flower Days, and Leaf Days.

• Fruit Days are thought to enhance the wine's fruity notes and overall flavor profile, so many enthusiasts and wine sellers suggest drinking wine on these days.
• Root Days are believed to dull the flavors, so they’re often avoided for wine tasting.
• Flower Days are considered neutral but still good for drinking wine.
• Leaf Days are often viewed as better for gardening than wine tasting.

If you want to explore this, try tasting the same wine on different days to see if you notice a difference. Many report subtle changes, though it’s more about personal perception than scientific evidence.