Instant Alert: I took a DNA test that claims to reveal the best wine for you — here's the verdict

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   I took a DNA test that claims to reveal the best wine for you — here's the verdict by Lydia Ramsey on Aug 30, 2017, 10:56 AM Advertisement I've taken DNA tests that have told me all about my ancestry and health and even one that told me which superhero genes I had. When I heard about Vinome, a test that uses your DNA and taste preferences to pair you up with wines you might like, I had to give it a shot. Within our genome, there are genes that correspond to certain taste and smell preferences. For example, some people are genetically predisposed to hate the taste of cilantro while others love it. Based on those genes and a survey about what foods you like and dislike, Vinome uses its algorithm to find wines from the wineries it partners with that you might enjoy. Going into the test, I was skeptical about what it could tell me. I knew of only one or two genes related to taste, and I figured that wasn't enough to tell me whether I liked merlot or pinot noir. Plus, my go-to wine has always been pinot grigio, and I figured a test wouldn't make me automatically change my mind about it in favor of another wine. With that in mind, I started the process, and here's what I learned. SEE ALSO: I tried National Geographic's next-generation ancestry test and was surprised by my results DON'T MISS: I shipped my spit to AncestryDNA to see how much I could learn from my genes — and found out my family history is more complex than I thought Vinome's genetics test is a part of the recently launched Helix marketplace. In March, I took National Geographic's ancestry test, which is part of the Helix marketplace. That meant this time, Vinome and Helix didn't need to ship me another kit to collect my spit sample; they could just use the data from the sample I'd submitted when I learned about my ancestry. Source: Business Insider Instead, I went straight to Helix's website to put in my order for Vinome. After scrolling down, I clicked on the "Wine Explorer" test. Going into the test, I was skeptical that DNA could play that big a role in my taste in wine. I scrolled to the science section of the test's description. It informed me that my taste is mostly influenced by factors other than genetics. "Results are for your entertainment and do not determine or limit your ability to taste or enjoy wines," it read. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011