blind tasting Flashcards

automatic recall of grape descriptions

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abv for Beaujolais

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moderate = 12.5 - 13.9 %

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abv for Chinon

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moderate = 12.5 - 13.9 %

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abv for Barolo / Barbaresco

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moderate + to high
14 - 14.9 %
> 15 %

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abv for Brunello di Montalcino

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moderate plus, elevated

14 - 14.9 %

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abv for Chianti Classico

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moderate to moderate plus
12.5 - 13.9 %
14 - 14.9 %

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abv for Amarone della Valpolicella

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high = < 15%

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abv for Rioja

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moderate to moderate plus
12.5 - 13.9 %
14 - 14.9 %

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abv for Ribera Del Duero

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moderate plus to high
14 -14.9%
> 15%

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abv for Barossa Shiraz

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Medium plus to high
14 - 14.9 %
> 15%

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abv for South Australia Grenache

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moderate plus to high
14 - 14.9%
> 15%

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abv for Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

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moderate plus to high
14 - 14.9%
> 15%

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abv for California Zinfandel

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medium plus to high
14 - 14.9 %
> 15%

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abv for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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moderate plus to high
14 - 14.9%
> 15%

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abv for Oregon Pinot Noir

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moderate to moderate plus
12.5 - 13.9 %
14 - 14.9 %

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abv for South Africa Pinotage

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Moderate

12.5 - 13.9 %

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abv for Mendoza Malbec

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moderate plus to high
14 - 14.9 %
> 15 %

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abv for Chilean Carmenere

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moderate to moderate plus
12.5 - 13.9 %
14 - 14.9 %

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Define Balance in a wine?

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“seamless integration of structure, fruit, oak, and other components, wherein no single element overwhelms or stands out.”

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What is the criteria for classic wine?

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  1. The style of the wine is produced from a variety or varieties commonplace in a particular region
  2. The wine has been grown and vinified through methods traditionally employed in the wine’s place of origin.
  3. The wine is present and available in major international markets
  4. The wine exhibits one or more characterisitcs that make it distinctive
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What is complexity in a wine?

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The sum of a wine’s aromas and flavors, and a measure of how much they change with time in a glass. Cellar worthy wines generally gain complexity with age. Low complexity wines are like 3 cord pop songs that are entertaining but tire.

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abv of left bank Bordeaux

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moderate to moderate plus
12.5-13.9 %
14 - 14.9 %

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abv of right bank Bordeaux

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strong moderate to moderate plus
13.5 %
14 - 14.9 %

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abv of Northern Rhone Syrah

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moderate to moderate plus
12.5 - 13.9 %
14 - 14.9 %

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abv of Chateauneuf-du-Pape

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moderate plus to high
14 - 14.9 %
> 15 % for some prestige cuvees. Clos st. Jean 2011 listed at 16 %

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abv of Cote d'Or Pinot Noir
moderate to moderate plus 12.5 - 13.9 % 14 - 14.9 % - most examples fall in the medium range
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abv for California Pinot Noir
moderate plus to high 14 - 14.9 % > 15 %
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abv for Cote d'Or Chardonnay
moderate to moderate plus 12.5 - 13.9 % 14 - 14.9 % - rarely
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abv for Chablis Chardonnay
medium minus, diminished 10 - 12.4 % sometimes moderate 12.5 - 13.9 %
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abv for Sancerre
medium minus, diminished 10 - 12.4 % sometimes moderate 12.5 - 13.9 %
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abv for Muscadet
medium minus, diminished | 10 - 12.4 %
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abv of Vouvray Chenin Blanc
medium minus, diminished 10 - 12.4 % sometimes moderate 12.5 - 13.9 %
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abv for Savenierres
medium to medium plus 12.5 - 13.9 % 14 - 14.9 %
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abv for Alsace Riesling
moderate | 12.5 - 13.9 %
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abv for Alsace Pinot Gris
medium to medium plus 12.5 - 13.9 % 14 - 14.9 %
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abv for Italian Pinot Grigio
moderate | 12.5 - 13.9 %
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abv for Rias Baixas Albarino
moderate | 12.5 - 13.9 %
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abv for Austrian Gruner Veltliner
moderate to moderate plus 12.5 - 13.9 % 14 - 14.9 %
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abv for Mosel Kabinett Riesling
low | < 10 %
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abv for Rheingau GG Riesling
moderate - keep in mind wine is dry | 12.5 - 13.9 %
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abv for Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
moderate | 12.5 - 13.9 %
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abv of Hunter Valley Semillon
moderate minus | 10 - 12.4 %
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abv of Clare or Eden Valley Riesling
moderate minus 10 - 12.4 % moderate 12.5 - 13.9 %
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abv of California Chardonnay
moderate to moderate plus 12.5 - 13.9 % 14 - 14.9 %
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abv of California Viognier
moderate plus to high 14 - 14.9 % > 15 %
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abv for Salta Torrentes
moderate plus | 14 - 14.9 %
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abv of white Bordeaux
moderate | 12.5 - 13.9 %
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abv of Condrieu
moderate plus | 14 - 14.9 %
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What is the scale of abv levels?
``` low = < 10 % moderate minus = 10 - 12.4 % moderate = 12.5 - 13.9 % moderate plus = 14 - 14.9 % high = > 15% ```
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what is the preferred soil type of Grenache
hot, dry, stony soils such as schist or granite
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typical oak regime for Grenache CDP
large neutral barrel, or concrete vats
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what is the typical structure for Grenache CDP
``` dry moderate to full bodied moderate to moderate plus tannin moderate to moderate plus acidity moderate to moderate plus abv % ```
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Other aromas for Grenache CDP
powdered sugar dried orange, grapefruit peel old leather - brett?
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Spice aromas for Grenache CDP
``` curing spices black pepper juniper clove licorice lavender ```
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Herbal aromas for Grenache CDP
rosemary brewed black tea savory herbs
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Floral aromas for Grenache CDP
red flowers | dried lavander
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2 flaws common to Grenache CDP
volatile acidity | oxidation
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Fruit aromas for Grenache CDP
``` cooked, dried fruits strawberry, cherry roasted red plum blackberry blueberry raisin fig ```
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Color of Grenache CDP
ruby slight orange rim, even in youth mod concentration other grapes in the blend can add blue and purple tones
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Fruit aromas for Australian Grenache
``` cooked, stewed fruits strawberry marachino cherry plum pie prune fig raisin ```
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Herbal aromas of Australian Grenache
``` mint menthol eucalyptus black tea leaf dried savory herbs ```
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Spice aromas of Australian Grenache
curing spices black pepper licorice
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Earth aromas for Australian Grenache
moderate - crushed vitamin
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Oak aromas for Australian Grenache
neutral to moderate use | new French barrique or American hogshead
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Structure of Australian Grenache
``` Dry, but ripe attack ripe sappy fruit moderate plus to full body moderate acidity moderate tannin moderate plus to high abv % ```
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Color of Argentine Malbec
dark, ruby / purple blue tones electric pink rim moderate plus to high concentration
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Structure of Argentine Malbec
``` dry, but ripe attack full body moderate to moderate plus acidity - elevation moderate to moderate plus tannin moderate plus to high abv % ```
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Oak regime for Argentine Malbec
Low to high New French barrique and American oak vanilla, baking spice, chocolate, cinnamon
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Floral aromas for Argentine Malbec
purple and red flowers violets, damson, carnation florals are expressive in high elevation wines
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Fruit aromas for Argentine Malbec
Ripe and lush black fruit: black raspberry, black cherry, blackberry blue fruit: concord grape jam, plum, blueberry red fruit: raspberry liqueur dried fruit: fig, raisin, prune
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What is the aroma of American oak?
Dark, roasted aromas that catch your attention before you get your nose in the glass. Coconut, dill, fresh cut wood, toast, and semi sweet chocolate, coffee bean can all indicate American oak. Look above the glass.
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personal tell for Gruner Veltliner.
Green fruit and radish. Green melon specifically.
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color of Tempranillo- Rioja
Ruby with moderate minus to moderate concentration. I have seen darker examples. Especially in Ribera del Deuro.
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fruit aromas for Tempranillo - Rioja
Tart and sweet fruits. Red fruit: cherry, strawberry, red currant Sour Asian plum Dried plum
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Gran Reserva styles of Rioja will can display what 2 faults?
Oxidation, and Brettanomyces
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Floral aromas for Tempranillo - Rioja
Red flowers, and dried flowers
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Herbal aromas for Tempranillo - Rioja
Tobacco, and dill. Think dill pickle
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other aromas for Tempranillo - Rioja
Sweet and Sour sauce. Iodine Leather Spice
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Earth aromas for Tempranillo - Rioja
moderate to high minerality baked earth clay compost
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Oak aromas of Tempranillo - Rioja
Low to moderate use of New American or mixed American / French barrels. Extended time in barrel for Reserva and Gran Reserva styles - vanilla, coconut, dill, cumin, curry, fenugreek, sandalwood Bourbon barrel
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What is the structure for Tempranillo - Rioja
``` dry moderate plus body moderate to moderate plus tannin moderate plus acidity moderate to moderate plus abv % ```
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color of Carmenere
dark ruby with purple tones moderate plus concentration can have staining of tears
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fruit aromas of carmenere
ripe and lush fruit black fruit: cassis, blackberry, black plum, black cherry stewed tomato black cherry cake - red velvet cake
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floral aromas of carmenere
violets and purple flowers
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green, herbal, pyrazine aromas of carmenere
``` strong green notes contrast ripe fruit green bell pepper celery camphor jalepeno ```
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spice aromas of carmenere
black pepper
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oak aromas of carmenere
low to moderate use of new French oak chocolate campfire smoke
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structure of carmenere
``` dry, with ripe attack moderate plus body moderate to moderate plus acidity moderate tannin moderate plus to high abv % ```
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color of Marsanne - Northern Rhone white
yellow with hints of gold and green | moderate plus to high concentration
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intensity of aromas for Marsanne - Northern Rhone white
moderate plus intensity
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fruit aromas of Marsanne - Northern Rhone white
ripe stone fruit: apricot, apricot pit, white peach, white plum ripe tree fruit: quince, pear, baked apple melon orange marmalade, citron or lemon oil
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are there any oxidation notes for Marsanne
yes, likely aromas of almond, marzipan, hazelnut root veg, or root beer
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some wine making notes of Marsanne
yes, | some butter and cream
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floral aromas of Marsanne
yes, | white flowers, honeysuckle, acacia
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spice aromas of Marsanne
cinnamon, and musk
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other aromas for Marsanne
beeswax, honey, parsnip, root beer
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earth aromas of Marsanne
moderate to high minerality | granite and stone
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oak aromas of Marsanne
``` neutral casks or low to moderate use of new French oak: vanilla pod, toast smoke baking spice ```
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structure of Marsanne
``` dry moderate plus to full body moderate to moderate plus acidity moderate plus to high abv % phenolic bitterness ```
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current menu item that would work with Hermitage blanc?
rissotto, brandied pears, toasted hazelnuts, and orange zest
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what is cost?
abbreviation for primary fruit ``` C = citrus O = orchard S = stone T = tropical ```
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what are the 3 basic colors for white wines?
straw yellow gold
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color of Condrieu?
yellow or pale gold | with moder plus concentration
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intensity of aromas for Condrieu
high intensity
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primary fruit aromas for Condrieu
citrus - ripe: mandarin orange, ruby red grapefruit orchard - yellow / brown pear stone - ripe and lush: apricot, peach, peach pit tropical - mango and persimmon
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floral aromas for Condrieu
honeysuckle jasmine orange blossom rose
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spice aromas for Condrieu
``` cinnamon musk candied citrus peel anise gingerbread ```
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what are some malolactic fermentation aromas
creme fraiche yogurt butter
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earth aromas for Condrieu
moderate to moderate plus minerality stone granite
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oak aromas for Condrieu
none, neutral, low to moderate | can be as much as 30% new French oak
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California Viognier
oily texture sweetened cereal = fruit loops high abv % phenolic bitterness
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color of Torrontes
yellow hints of green moderate plus concentration can sometimes be water white
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intensity of aromas, Torrontes
high intensity | white perfumed aromas
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primary fruit aromas for Torrontes
``` citrus - ripe: orange, meyer lemon orchard - pear , apple soda stone - ripe: peach tropical fruit - pineapple, guava, papaya others - melon and green grape / muscat ```
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floral aromas for Torrontes
``` highly floral perfume orange blossom rose jasmine geraniums ```
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unique aromas for Torrontes
hand lotion soap potpourri light musk
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earth aromas for Torrontes
low to moderate | dry stone
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oak influence for Torrontes
none
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structure for Torrontes
``` dry moderate to moderate plus body moderate to moderate plus acidity moderate plus to high abv % possible bitterness ```
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fruit for red wines
red blue black dried
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fruit descriptor fruit SB / Semillon blend
green fig, dried green fruit, fig newton
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color of Muscat
straw / yellow | moderate to moderate plus concentration
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intensity of Muscat aromas
high | heady and perfumed
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primary fruit aromas for Muscat
``` citrus - ripe: orange and tangerine orchard - yellow pear stone - ripe: yellow peach, apricot tropical - pineapple mango also can melon and grape aromas ```
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floral aromas for Muscat
``` white, yellow, and red flowers honeysuckle rose orange blossom lilacs elderflower ```
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herbal aromas for Muscat
slight vegetal notes
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spice aromas for Muscat
musk potpourri cinnamon licorice
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earth aromas for Muscat
moderate to moderate plus minerality | stony, button mushroom, dam cellar
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oak aromas for Muscat
none | large neutral cask
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structure of Muscat
``` dry moderate body moderate to moderate plus acidity moderate plus abv % bitterness ```
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color of Gewurztraminer
yellow / gold | moderate plus to high concentration
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intensity of Gewurztraminer aromas
high (heady)
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primary fruit aromas for Gewurztraminer
citrus - orange marmalade, grapefruit pith orchard - ripe pear stone - ripe: peach jam, dried apricot tropical - lychee, pineapple, tropical fruit punch
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florals for Gewurztraminer
rose | floral, perfume
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spice for Gewurztraminer
``` cinnamon clove gingerbread musk potpourri exotic spices ```
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other aromas of Gewurztraminer
honey bergamot oil face lotion perfume hand soap
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earth aromas of Gewurztraminer
moderate to moderate plus stone granite
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oak aromas of Gewurztraminer
no oak, or neutral oak
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structure of Gewurztraminer
``` dry to off dry moderate plus to full body moderate acidity moderate plus to high abv % phenolic bitterness ```
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color of Albarino
pale straw hints of green moderate minus concentration slight residual gas in youth
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primary fruit aromas for albarino
citrus - ripe: orange, meyer lemon, ruby red grapefruit orchard - green apple stone - white peach, peach pit, apricot, nectarine melon fruit as well
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floral aromas for Albarino
white and yellow florals | citrus and apple blossoms
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other aromas for Albarino
``` bubblegum agave slight beer yeast leesy saline ```
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earth aromas for Albarino
moderate plus minerality stone granite
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oak aromas for Albarino
None
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structure of Albarino
dry moderate body moderate plus acidity moderate abv %
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color of Alsace Pinot Gris
yellow / pale gold possible slight copper and pink tones moderate to moderate plus concentration
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intensity of aromas, Alsace Pinot Gris
moderate to moderate plus
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primary fruit of Alsace Pinot Gris
citrus - candied citrus, meyer lemon, orange orchard - baked apple, quince stone - apricot and yellow peach tropical - pineapple, banana peel
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floral aromas for Alsace Pinot Gris
apple blossoms | honeysuckle
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spice aromas for Alsace Pinot Gris
exotic spices musk cinnamon
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botrytis aromas for Alsace Pinot Gris
honey | ginger
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other aromas for Alsace Pinot Gris
beeswax damp cellar nutty bitter almond
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earth aromas for Alsace Pinot Gris
moderate to high minerality mushroom forest floor
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oak aromas for Alsace Pinot Gris
large neutral casks
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structure of Alsace Pinot Gris
``` dry to medium sweet moderate plus body moderate to moderate plus acidity moderate plus abv % phenolic bitterness ```
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color of Pinot Grigio
pale straw hints of green possible slight copper and pink tones moderate concentration
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intensity of aromas for Pinot Grigio
moderate intensity
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primary fruit aromas for Pinot Grigio
citrus - lemon orchard - red and yellow apple stone - creamy, white peach and nectarine melon
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floral aromas for Pinot Grigio
white and yellow flowers
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herbal aromas for Pinot Grigio
watercress | arugula
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other aromas for Pinot Grigio
peanut shell lager yeast stale beer
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earth aromas for Pinot Grigio
``` Moderate to moderate plus minerality stone chalk ashen notes saline ```
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oak aromas for Pinot Grigio
none
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structure of Pinot Grigio
``` dry moderate body moderate plus acidity moderate abv % slight phenolic bitterness ```
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color of Wachau Gruner Veltliner Federspiel
pale straw hints of green moderate minus concentration can have slight residual gas in youth
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intensity of aromas for Wachau Gruner Veltliner Federspiel
moderate to moderate plus intensity
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primary fruit aromas of Wachau Gruner Veltlier Federspiel
CITRUS - grapefruit, lemon, lime ORCHARD- green apple STONE - under-ripe to ripe stone fruit: white peach, nectarine yellow cherry, green plum Green melon personal note - look for green plum, green melon, green apple, lime, combined with radish
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floral aromas for Wachau Gruner Veltliner Federspiel
white flowers - can be very floral
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spice aromas for Wachau Gruner Veltliner Federspiel
Radish wasabi white pepper peppery green - watercress and arugula
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green herbal notes for Wachau Gruner Veltliner Federspiel
``` sugar snap pea crisp green vegetable celery tarragon chive, chive blossom ```
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will Wachau Gruner Federspiel have botrytis aromas
no, it is harvest too early for botrytis to develop, but Smaragd is harvest later and can have it
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earth aromas for Wachau Gruner Federspiel
high minerality stone granite
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other aromas common for Wachau Gruner Federspiel
leesy | smoke
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oak aromas for Wachau Gruner Federspiel
none
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structure of Wachau Gruner Federspiel
dry moderate body moderate plus acidity moderate abv %
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color of Wachau Gruner Smaragd
straw / yellow / gold hints of green moderate to moderate plus concentration
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intensity of aromas for Wachau Gruner Smaragd
moderate plus
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primary fruit aromas of Wachau Gruner Smaragd
CITRUS - grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange ORCHARD - red and yellow apple STONE - ripe / lush: peach, apricot, yellow cherry, white plum TROPICAL - slight dried tropical fruit -pineapple
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spice aromas of Wachau Gruner Smaragd
Radish white pepper lentils wasabi
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floral aromas of Wachau Gruner Smaragd
white flowers
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green / herbal aromas of Wachau Gruner Smaragd
slight chive tarragon sage
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Can Wachau Gruner Smaragd have oxidative aromas
yes blanched almond nut
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Can Wachau Gruner Smaragd have botrytis notes
yes slight ginger honey saffron
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earth aromas for Wachau Gruner Smaragd
moderate to high minerality stone granite
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other aromas for Wachau Gruner Smaragd
leesy | smoke
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oak aromas for Wachau Gruner Smaragd
none | possible neutral large cask
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structure of Wachau Gruner Smaragd
``` dry moderate plus body moderate plus acidity moderate plus to high abv % bitterness? ```
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color of Melon de Bourgogne
watery to pale straw hints of green low to moderate concentration slight residual gas in youth
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intensity of aromas for Melon de Bourgogne
moderate minus to moderate
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primary fruit aromas for Melon de Bourgogne
CITRUS - tart lemon and lime ORCHARD - tart: green apple and green pear STONE - under-ripe white peach and nectarine no tropical fruit
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floral aromas for Melon de Bourgogne
faint white flowers
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herbal / root aromas for Melon de Bourgogne
``` dandelion greens nettles savory herbs peppery greens turnip / root vegetable ```
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sur lie aromas for Melon de Bourgogne
``` leesy yeast sourdough sour beer slight cream ```
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earth aromas for Melon de Bourgogne
high minerality saline / brine wet stones
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oak aromas for Melon de Bourgogne
none
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structure for Melon de Bourgogne
bone dry - to dry moderate minus to moderate body high acidity moderate minus to moderate abv %
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color of Mosel kabinett Riesling
watery white hints of green brilliant, highly reflective low concentration
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intensity of aromas for Mosel Riesling
high intensity
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primary fruit aromas for Mosel Reisling
CITRUS - lemon, lime, grapefruit - zest ORCHARD - green apple, bosc pear, quince STONE - white peach, white plum, nectarine blackcurrant
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are there any off aromas for Mosel Riesling
can have sulphuric note in youth
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floral aromas for Mosel Riesling
white flowers jasmine fruit tree blossom
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other aromas for Mosel Riesling
slight smoke candle wax panna cotta / meringue slight petrol
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earth aromas for Mosel Riesling
high minerality slate crushed rock
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oak aromas for Mosel Riesling
none
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bottle age aromas for Mosel Riesling
honey petrol paraffin
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structure for Mosel Riesling
off dry light body high acidity low abv %
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color for Rheingau Riesling
straw hints of green and pale gold moderate concentration star bright
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intensity of aromas for Rheingau Riesling
high intensity
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primary fruit aromas for Rheingau Riesling
CITRUS - fresh / ripe: grapefruit, meyer lemon, orange ORCHARD - ripe: yellow apple, pear, quince STONE - nectarine, white peach, apricot, cherry TROPICAL - melon
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floral aromas for Rheingau Riesling
``` white flowers wild flowers honeysuckle jasmine fruit tree blossoms ```
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botrytis aromas for Rheingau Riesling
ginger honey saffron
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slight herbal or spice aromas for Rheingau Riesling
lemongrass
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other aromas for Rheingau Riesling
slight smoke candle wax panna cotta / meringue slight petrol
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earth aromas for Rheingau Riesling
high minerality granite slate crushed rock
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oak aromas for Rheingau Riesling
none | possible large neutral cask
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bottle age aromas for Rheingau Riesling
honey petrol paraffin herbs: marjoram or spearmint
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structure for Rheingau Riesling
off dry to medium sweet moderate minus body high acidity moderate minus abv %
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color for Alsace Riesling
yellow / gold hints of green moderate plus concentration
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intenisty of aromas for Alsace Riesling
high intensity
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primary fruit aromas for Alsace Riesling
CITRUS - lemon, citronella, grapefruit ORCHARD - ripe / cooked: yellow apple, baked pear quince STONE - yellow peach, stewed apricot TROPICAL - pineapple, banana peel
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floral aromas for Alsace Riesling
white flowers honeysuckle jasmine
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botrytis aromas for Alsace Riesling
honey saffron ginger
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spice aromas for Alsace Riesling
cardamom anise fennel
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other aromas for Alsace Riesling
smoke candle wax slight petrol
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earth aromas for Alsace Riesling
high mineral stone white mushroom
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oak aromas for Alsace Riesling
none, or large neutral casks
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bottle age aromas for Alsace Riesling
``` honey petrol paraffin marzipan browned toast ```
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structure for Alsace Riesling
dry moderate to moderate plus body high acidity moderate plus to high abv %
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color of Australia Riesling
pale straw hints of green moderate concentration sometimes southern hemisphere wines have extra concentration of color
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primary fruit aromas for Australia Riesling
CITRUS - ripe: lime, lime candy, lemon ORCHARD - tart green apple STONE - white peach, white nectarine TROPICAL - passion fruit guava
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floral aromas for Australia Riesling
``` white flowers purple flowers linden lime blossom rose ```
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other aromas for Australia Riesling
kerosene petrol margarita salt
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earth aromas for Australia Riesling
moderate plus minerality slate steely
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structure for Australia Riesling
dry moderate to moderate plus body high acidity moderate to moderate plus abv %
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color of Vouvray - Chenin Blanc
pale straw or straw hints of green moderate concentration
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intensity of Vouvray aromas
moderate to moderate plus
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primary fruit aromas for Vouvray
CITRUS - tangerine, orange, lemon ORCHARD - green, golden, oxidized apple, quince, yellow pear STONE - none TROPICAL - demi sec may reveal melon and tropical fruit notes
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off aromas for Vouvray
sulphuric note in youth oxidative notes - bruised apple, bitter nut, almond cheese rind, soft cheese
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floral aromas of Vouvray
orange blossom jasmine honeysuckle
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herbal aromas of Vouvray
``` chamomile herbal tea medicinal notes dandelion greens wasabi savory herbs tree bark ```
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botrytis
possible honey - especially with bottle age ginger marmalade
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other aromas of Vouvray
wet wool | lanolin
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earth aromas of Vouvray
``` moderate plus to high minerality damp straw limestone / tuffeau wet stones white mushroom ```
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oak for Vouvray
none or neutral casks
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structure of Vouvray
dry to off dry (dry examples typically have slight rs moderate body high acidity moderate minus to moderate abv %
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color of Savenierres
pale yellow hints of gold | moderate plus concentration
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primary fruit aromas for Savenierres
CITRUS - tangerine, bergamot, lemon ORCHARD - golden ox apple, quince, yellow pear STONE - dried apricot TROPICAL - none
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oxidative aromas for Savenierres
``` yes bruised or rotten apple cider bitter nut almond marzipan pistachio cheese rind savenierres is more oxidative than vouvry ```
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floral aromas of savenierres
honeysuckle jasmine white flowers
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earth aromas of savenierres
``` chamomile / herbal tea medicinal notes dandelion greens wasabi savory herbs tree bark ```
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botrytis in savenierres
``` yes, possible honey, especially with bottle age saffron ginger marmalade ```
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other aromas of savenierres
yes, | wet wool, lanolin
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earth aromas of savenierres
``` moderate plus to high minerality damp straw schist wet stones white mushroom ```
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oak aromas for savenierres
none or neutral casks
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structure of savenierres
``` dry moderate plus to full body high levels of extract high acidity moderate plus to high abv % ```
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color of Chablis / chardonnay
pale straw to straw hints of green moderate concentration
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intensity of aromas for Chablis
moderate intensity
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primary fruit aromas of Chablis
CITRUS - lemon ORCHARD - green/ yellow apple, pear, quince STONE - white peach, yellow cherry TROPICAL - melon
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off aromas of Chablis
sulphur in youth flint burnt match slight cabbage
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oxidative aromas for Chablis?
yes, especially if neutral barrels are employed hazelnut almond cheese rind
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floral aromas for Chablis
faint white flowers apple blossoms hawthorne acacia
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earth aromas for Chablis
``` high minerality stone chalk saline / sea spray - think low tide - smells cold oyster shell button mushroom ```
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oak for Chablis
none or neutral
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structure of Chablis
bone dry to dry moderate to moderate plus body moderate plus to high acid moderate to moderate plus abv %
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color of beaune chardonnay
straw / yellow / pale gold | moderate to moderate plus concentration
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intensity of aromas beaune chardonnay
moderate to moderate plus intensity
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primary fruit aromas for beaune chardonnay
CITRUS - lemon ORCHARD - green / yellow apple, pear, quince STONE - white peach, yellow cherry TROPICAL - melon
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oxidative aromas for beaune chardonnay
almond hazelnut cheese rind
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malolactic aromas for beaune chardonnay
slight butter creme fraiche sour cream
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floral aromas for beaune chardonnay
``` white flowers acacia hawthorne honeysuckle apple blossom ```
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other aromas for beaune chardonnay
slight spice | slight savory herb - sage
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earth aromas for beaune chardonnay
moderate to high minerality limestone button mushroom
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oak aromas for beaune chardonnay
``` low to high use of new French oak toffee salted caramel butterscotch sweet baking spice cinnamon toast smoke ```
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bottle age aromas for beaune chardonnay
truffle honey nut
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structure for beaune chardonnay
dry moderate to full body moderate plus to high acidity moderaet to modreate plus abv %
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color of California chardonnay
yellow / pale gold | moderate plus concentration
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intensity of aromas for California chardonnay
moderate to moderate plus
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primary fruit aromas for California chardonnay
CITRUS - ripe: meyer lemon ORCHARD - yellow apple, baked apple STONE - ripe: apricot, peach, peach pit TROPICAL - ripe pineapple, mango, melon
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oxidative notes for California chardonnay
hazelnut | almond
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malolactic aromas for California chardonnay
butter yogurt creme fraiche sour cream
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other aromas for California chardonnay
sweet | canned corn
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earth aromas for California chardonnay
low minerality | slight limestone
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oak aromas for California chardonnay
``` moderate to high use of new French oak toffee salted caramel butterscotch sweet baking spices vanilla pie crust toast ```
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structure of California chardonnay
dry (may have slight rs) moderate plus to full body moderate acidity moderate plus to high abv %
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color of sancerre
pale straw hints of green moderate concentration
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intensity of aromas for sancerre
moderate to moderate plus
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primary fruit aromas for sancerre
``` CITRUS - tart: grapefruit, lemon, lime ORCHARD - tart: green apple, green pear STONE - under ripe white peach TROPICAL - slight kiwi, passionfruit gooseberry cucumber ```
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floral aromas for sancerre
faint white flowers | citrus blossoms
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herbal aromas for sancerre
``` cut grass green bell pepper black currant bud box tree nettles tarragon ```
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earth aromas for sancerre
high minerality wet stones chalk crushed rocks
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oak aromas for sancerre
none | neutral casks
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structure of sancerre
dry moderate body high acidity moderate to moderate plus abv %
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color of Marlborough NZ SB
pales straw hints of green moderate concentration
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intensity of aromas for Marlborough NZ SB
high
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primary fruit aromas for Marlborough NZ SB
CITRUS - grapefruit, lemon, lime ORCHARD - not much STONE - not much TROPICAL - melon, gooseberry, passion fruit, guava, pineapple
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florals for Marlborough NZ SB
faint white florals | citrus blossoms
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herbal aromas for Marlborough NZ SB
``` pyrazine cut grass asparagus canned pea green bell pepper jalapeno, rhubarb ```
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earth aromas for Marlborough NZ SB
low to moderate wet sand chalk
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oak aromas for Marlborough NZ SB
none
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structure for Marlborough NZ SB
dry moderate body high acidity moderate to moderate abv %
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color of California Sauvignon Blanc
straw hints of green moderate concentration
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intensity of aromas for California Sauvignon Blanc
moderate plus intensity | less pronounced varietal character
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primary fruit aromas for California Sauvignon Blanc
CITRUS - ripe: ruby red grapefruit, lemon, mandarin orange ORCHARD - red apple STONE - white peach, nectarine TROPICAL - passion fruit, guava, kiwi, melon
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floral aromas for California Sauvignon Blanc
white florals citrus blossom honeysuckle - RN
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herbal / green aromas for California Sauvignon Blanc
cut grass celery tarragon lemon grass
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earth aromas for California Sauvignon Blanc
low to moderate minerality | river rock
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oak aromas for California Sauvignon Blanc
now or low to moderate use of new French oak | Napa examples with new barrique fermentation and aging may take on aromas and flavors similar to Graves Bordeaux Blanc
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structure of California Sauvignon Blanc
dry moderate plus body moderate plus to high acidity moderate plus to high abv %
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color of Graves Bordeaux Blanc
yellow / pale gold hints of green moderate plus concentration of color
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intensity aromas Graves Bordeaux Blanc
moderate inensity
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primary fruit aromas for Graves Bordeaux Blanc
CITRUS - grapefruit, lemon ORCHARD - green and yellow apple, green fig STONE - nectarine, peach, apricot TROPICAL - pineapple, passionfruit, melon
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floral aromas for Graves Bordeaux Blanc
honeysuckle | faint white flowers
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herbal aromas for Graves Bordeaux Blanc
cut grass celery celery sees
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earth aromas for Graves Bordeaux Blanc
gravel | wet rocks
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other aromas for Graves Bordeaux Blanc
bees wax lanolin cream soda sunflower seed
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oak aromas for Graves Bordeaux Blanc
moderate to high - 50 % use of new French oak vanilla toast
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structure of Graves Bordeaux Blanc
dry moderate to moderate plus body moderate plus to high acidity moderate to moderate plus abv %
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color of Hunter Semillon
straw hints of green medium minus concentration
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intensity of aromas for Hunter Semillon
moderate plus
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primary fruit aromas for Hunter Semillon
CITRUS - lemon, lemon marmalade ORCHARD - tart, green apple, green fig STONE - none TROPICAL - none
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floral aromas for Hunter Semillon
honeysuckle | lemon blossom
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herbal aromas for Hunter Semillon
slight grassy savory herb hay
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bottle age aromas for Hunter Semillon
honey brown toast creme brulee umami
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Other aromas for Hunter Semillon
waxy candle wax Panna cotta
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earth aromas for Hunter Semillon
strong | stone
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oak aromas for Hunter Semillon
none
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structure for Hunter Semillon
dry moderate minus body high acidity moderate minus to moderate abv %
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What does Sauternes taste like
stewed cooked tree fruit - apple and quince orange, tangerine, lemon marmalade ripe melon pineapple honeysuckle, orange blossom cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, mace, vanilla pod sweet hay, dried grass, savory herb honey, gingerbread, saffron, candied pineapple, dried apricot hazelnut, blanched nuts, almond mushroom, truffle toast, smoke, caramel, creme brulee
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how much sugar does Sauternes have?
typically 85 - 150 grams
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color of Medoc Cabernet based blend
dark ruby, purple | moderate plus concentration
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intensity of aromas for Medoc Cabernet based blend
moderate plus
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primary fruit aromas for Medoc Cabernet based blend
black fruit: blackcurrant, cassis, blackberry, black cherry | slight red fruit, and plum
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herbal / green aromas for Medoc Cabernet based blend
``` sage green bell pepper mint tobacco dried savory herbs ```
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spice aromas for Medoc Cabernet based blend
green peppercorn anise clove
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other aromas for Medoc Cabernet based blend
``` leather pencil shavings cedar iodine medicinal game cigar box ```
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earth aromas for Medoc Cabernet based blend
``` moderate plus to high minerality graphite gravel iron damp soils mushroom ```
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oak aromas for Medoc Cabernet based blend
``` moderate plus to high use of new French oak baking spices clove smoke coffee vanilla roasted nut cedar ```
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structure for Medoc Cabernet based blend
``` dry moderate to moderate plus body moderate plus to high tannin moderate plus acidity moderate to moderate plus abv % ```
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color of Napa Cabernet
dark purple | high concentration
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intensity of aromas for Napa Cabernet
moderate plus intensity
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primary fruit aromas for Napa Cabernet
Lush red fruit: sweet cherry, raspberry Ripe lush black fruit: blackcurrant, cassis, blackberry, black cherry Boysenberry, blueberry
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floral aromas for Napa Cabernet
purple flowers | violets
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herbal aromas for Napa Cabernet - cooler vintages
``` sage mint green bell pepper tobacco eucalyptus ```
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spice (sweet) aromas for Napa Cabernet
``` anise cocoa cinnamon clove all spice nutmeg ```
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other aromas of Napa Cabernet
cedar pencil shaving sweet leather cigar box
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earth aromas for Napa Cabernet
low to moderate plus minerality volcanic, ashen gravel loamy
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oak aromas for Napa Cabernet
``` moderate plus to high use of new French oak all spice nutmeg clove smoke toast coffee vanilla roasted nut cocoa cedar ```
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structure of Napa Cabernet
``` dry - ripe attack full body moderate plus to high tannin moderate acidity moderate plus to high abv % ```
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how is Coonawarra Cabernet different?
prune intense green character: eucalyptus, mint, green bell pepper, sage look for fruity acidity - acidulation
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what aroma does Chilean Cabernet display that other Cabernet typically does not?
green and black olive | it typically has lower abv % , and lower acidity
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color of chinon
dark ruby moderate to moderate concentration pink / purple rim variation in youth
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intensity of aromas for chinon
moderate plus intensity
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primary fruit aromas for chinon
bright red fruit: raspberry, cranberry, red cherry, cherry pit tart black fruit: black cherry, black currant, blackberry under ripe fruits
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what unique winemaking aromas can chinon have
carbonic maceration | stem inclusion
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floral aromas for chinon
violets lilacs white and red flowers
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herbal / green / pyrazine aromas for chinon
``` green bell pepper serrano pepper celery seed grass sage tobacco ```
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other aromas for chinon
leather cedar cigar box
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earth aromas for chinon
high minerality graphite pencil lead gravel dust
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oak aromas for chinon
neutral | some top cuvees will include new oak
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structure for chinon
``` bone dry to dry moderate plus body moderate plus tannin moderate plus acidity moderate to moderate plus abv % ```
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color of Corvina, Amarone della Valpolicella
ruby, dark ruby garnet rim variation moderate plus concentration high viscosity
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intensity of aromas for Corvina, Amarone della Valpolicella
high intensity
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Primary fruit aromas for Corvina, Amarone della Valpolicella
``` ripe / syrupy red fruit: red cherry, red plum, raspberry black cherry blackberry prune raisin dried cherry ```
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flaws for Corvina, Amarone della Valpolicella
volitile acidity oxidation both are likely
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floral aromas for Cornvina, Amarone della Valpolicella
highly floral roses dried florals
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spice aromas for Corvina, Amarone della Valpolicella
licorice | cinnamon
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other aromas for Corvina, Amarone della Valpolicella
``` honey chocolate resin tar leather bitter almond smoke tobacco ash game ```
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earth aromas for Corvina, Amarone della Valpolicella
moderate to high minerality
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oak aromas for Corvina
large neutral casks | modern producers may incorporate new barrels
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structure of Corvina
``` dry to off dry (max 12 g/l rs) full body moderate plus acidity moderate plus tannin high abv % ```
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Color of South Africa Pinotage
dark ruby with purple tones moderate plus concentration stained tears
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intensity of aromas for Pinotage
moderate plus intesity
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primary fruit aromas for Pinotage
roasted / charred black and red fruit blackberry blackcherry slight fig
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Major clue for Pinotage
``` Brettanomyces saddle leather clove smoke band aid ```
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other aromas for Pinotage
sanguine fresh paint rubber or burnt rubber barbeque
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oak aromas for Pinotage
moderate to high use of new oak
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structure of Pinotage
``` dry moderate plus body moderate tannin moderate plus acidity moderate plus abv % ```
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color of Right Bank Merlot
ruby color with garnet tones | moderate to moderate plus concentration
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intensity of aromas for Right Bank Merlot
moderate plus intensity
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primary fruit aromas for Right bank Merlot
red fruit: strawberry, raspberry, red cherry blue fruit: plum and blueberry black fruit: blackberry and blackcherry fig and fruitcake
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floral aromas for Right Bank Merlot
purple flowers | violets
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herbal aromas for Right Bank Merlot
mint bay leaf fern tobacco
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spice aromas for Right Bank Merlot
licorice anise christmas spice
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earth aromas for Right Bank Merlot
moderate plus to moderate minerality clay mushroom truffle
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oak aromas for Right Bank Merlot
``` moderate plus to high use of new French oak chocolate coffee cinnamon vanilla ```
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structure of Right Bank Merlot
``` dry moderate to moderate plus body moderate to moderate plus acidity moderate to moderate plus tannin moderate plus abv % ```
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color of northern Rhone Syrah
ruby / purple | moderate plus to high concentration
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intensity of aromas for northern Rhone Syrah
moderate plus intensity
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primary fruit aromas for northern Rhone Syrah
red fruit: raspberry blue fruit: blueberry, and boysenberry black fruit: blackberry, black cherry, black plum condition of fruit is tart / ripe
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color of Aussie Shiraz
opaque dark purple color high conentration deeply stained tears
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intensity of aromas for Shiraz
high intensity
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primary fruit aromas for Aussie Shriaz
Raspberry liqueur, mulberry lush blue fruit: blueberry, and plum ripe lush black fruit: blackberry and cassis dried fruit: fig, raisin, and date
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floral aromas for Aussie Shiraz
purple and red flowers | lavender - less prominent than in Northern Rhone examples
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herbal / green aromas for Aussie Shiraz
Eucalyptus mint / menthol herbs de provence rosemary
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spice aromas for Aussie Shiraz
black pepper dried savory spices licorice christmas spice / fruitcake
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other aromas for Aussie Shiraz
bitter chocolate smoke grilled meat
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earth aromas for Aussie Shiraz
low to moderate minerality | loam / clay
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oak aromas for Aussie Shiraz
``` low to high use of new American oak or French oak vanilla coconut dill chocolate mocha baking spice cumin curry / fenugreek maple ```
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structure of Aussie Shiraz
``` dry - often with 2 - 4 ounces of rs full body moderate to moderate plus acidity moderate to moderate plus tannin high abv % ```
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key argument for Aussie Shiraz
``` high concentration of color - opaque ripe lush fruit eucalyptus or mint smoke or game high abv % ```
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color for Chianti Classico
light ruby garnet tones / slight moderate minus to moderate concentration blending grapes can make color darker
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color for Burnello di Montalcino
dark ruby garnet rim moderate plus concentration
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primary fruit for Sangiovese
``` tart red fruit: sour cherry, raspberry, cranberry, red currant red apple black cherry mulberry tomato ```
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floral aromas for Sangiovese
dried flowers | potpourri
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herbal green aromas for Sangiovese
``` fennel roasted savory herbs thyme rosemary marjoram camphor bitter root ```
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spice aromas for Sangiovese
clove smoke (brettanomyces indicators) coffee oak spices
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other aromas of Sangiovese
``` sanguine blood balsamic animal leather tar ```
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earth aromas of Sangiovese
moderate to high minerality clay crushed rock baked earth
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structure for Sangiovese / Chianti Classico
``` bone dry to dry moderate to moderate plus body moderate plus to high tannin moderate plus to high acidity moderate to high abv % ```
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structure for Sangiovese / Brunello di Montalcino
``` bone dry to dry full body high tannin high acidity moderate plus to high abv % ```
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oak regime for Sangiovese
Chianti = none, or large neutral casks Chianti Classico = may see oak barrels Brunello = large neutral casks with possible mixed use of French oak barriques
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color of Gamay
bright ruby purple tones low to moderate plus concentration possible residual gas from carbonic maceration
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intensity of aromas Gamay
moderate plus to high
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primary fruit aromas for Gamay
tart red fruits: strawberry, red cherry, raspberry, cranberry, red currant Watermelon Carbonic Maceration aromas = pear drop, banana, bubblegum, cotton candy, lifted red fruit and floral aromatics
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floral aromas of Gamay
violets lilacs peonies
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other aromas for Gamay
slight black pepper | dry savory herbs
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earth aromas of Gamay
moderate to high minerality wet granite stone crushed rock
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oak aromas for Gamay
none
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structure of Gamay
``` dry moderate minus to moderate body moderate plus to high acidity low to moderate minus tannin moderate to moderate plus abv % ```
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color of Pinot Noir - Burgundy
light ruby / ruby | moderate minus to moderate concentration
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intensity of aromas Pinot Noir - Burgundy
moderate plus intensity
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primary fruit aromas for Pinot Noir - Burgundy
tart to just ripe red fruit: red cherry, raspberry, cranberry, wild strawberry Possible black cherry, beet, beetroot, tomato
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floral aromas for Pinot Noir - Burgundy
purple and red flowers violets lilacs potpourri
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herbal / vegetal aromas for Pinot Noir - Burgundy
``` tea leaf dried herbs fennel rhubarb sweet squash ```
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spice aromas for Pinot Noir - Burgundy
red licorice anise clove
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other aromas of Pinot Noir - Burgundy
game | leather
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earth aromas of Pinot Noir - Burgundy
``` moderate to high minerality flouride limestone mushroom forest floor damp leaves ```
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oak aromas for Pinot Noir - Burgundy
``` neutral to high use of new French oak toast vanilla bean smoke baking spice cinnamon roasted nut caramel ```
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structure of Pinot Noir - Burgundy
``` dry moderate to moderate plus body moderate plus acidity moderate minus to moderate plus tannin moderate to moderate plus abv % ```
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color of Pinot Noir - Russian River Valley
high clarity bright ruby color moderate concentration
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intensity of aromas for Pinot Noir - RRV
moderate plus intensity
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primary fruit for Pinot Noir - RRV
ripe / lush red fruit: strawberry jam, cherry, raspberry | ripe black cherry, plum, prune
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floral aromas for Pinot Noir RRV
purple and red flowers | Potpourri
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herbal aromas for Pinot Noir RRV
tea leaf citrus zest peel
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spice of Pinot Noir RRV
red licorice clove cinnamon
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other aromas of Pinot Noir RRV
cola and cola nut
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earth aromas of Pinot Noir RRV
moderate minerality
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oak aromas of Pinot Noir RRV
``` moderate plus to high use of new French Oak 1/3 new toast vanilla bean smoke baking spices clove cinnamon roasted nut caramel ```
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structure of Pinot Noir RRV
``` dry with ripe attack moderate plus body moderate plus acidity moderate minus to moderate tannin moderate plus to high abv % ```
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color of Oregon Pinot Noir
Ruby | moderate concentration
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aromatic intensity of Oregon Pinot Noir
Moderate plus intensity
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primary fruit aromas for Oregon Pinot Noir
ripe lush red fruit: strawberry, cherry, raspberry Ripe black cherry blueberry
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floral aromas for Oregon Pinot Noir
purple and red flowers | potpourri
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herbal aromas for Oregon Pinot Noir
tea leaf citrus zest / peel tomato leaf
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earth aromas for Oregon Pinot Noir
``` moderate plus minerality wet leaves compost mushroom forest floor ```
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spice aromas for Oregon Pinot Noir
red licorice | oak spices
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oak aromas for Oregon Pinot Noir
``` moderate to high use of new French Oak vanilla baking spices coffee chocolate caramel ```
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structure for Oregon Pinot Noir
``` dry - with ripe attack moderate plus body moderate plus acidity moderate minus to moderate tannin moderate plus to high abv % ```
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color of zinfandel
ruby / dark ruby moderate to moderate plus concentration color and concentration are highly affected by blending other grapes
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intensity of aromas for zinfandel
moderate plus to high intensity
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primary fruit aromas for zinfandel
``` jammy / brambly berry fruit raspberry black cherry cherry compote blackberry cassis blueberry cranberry jam raisin fig peach yogurt apricot ```
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non fruit aromas for zinfandel
black pepper briar slight potting soils soil turned earth
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oak aromas for zinfandel
``` neutral to moderate use of new American Oak, French Oak, or mixed barrels vanilla sawdust coconut chocolate mocha coffee caramel dillweed cinnamon ```
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structure of zinfandel
``` dry - often with perceptible rs full body moderate to moderate plus tannin moderate to moderate plus acidity high abv % ```