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Spittoons, placed within easy reach of the participants, are essential at any wine tasting. Depending on the number of attendees and the capacity required, there are many possibilities. In the absence of purpose‐made spittoons, wine‐cooling buckets will suffice, perhaps with some sawdust or shredded paper in the bottom, to reduce splashing. There are many designs of spittoons suitable for placing on tables and larger units for standing on the floor. Consideration should be given to the construction material. Plastic, stainless steel, and aluminium are all good. Unlined galvanised metal should be avoided at all cost as wine acids can react with the galvanisation and create disgusting aromas. The importance of spitting at wine‐tastings cannot be overemphasised. The taster needs to keep a clear head and generally avoid unnecessary ingression of alcohol. Even when wines are spat out, a tiny amount will still make its way to the stomach, and indeed a minute amount will also enter the body via the act of nosing the wines. The reader is advised not to drive after wine tasting, even if all the wines have been spat out.