Blind Tasting Format Flashcards
Visual Part One
Clear?
Gas?
Sediment?
Viusal Part Two
Color?
Concentration?
Secondary Colors?
Visual Part Three
Rim Variation?
Color of Rim?
Staining / Tearing?
Nose Part One
Clean / Faulty
Intensity of Aromas?
Youthful, Developing, Vinous?
Nose Part Two
First Impressions?
Types of Fruit?
The Condition of Fruit?
Nose Part Three
Organic Earth?
Mineral / Inorganic Earth?
Non-Fruit Aromas
Nose Part Four
Wood Aromas?
Palate Part One
Structure First!
Body Weight?
The texture of the Wine?
Tannin, Acid, Alcohol?
Pay attention to specific shapes of acidity for white wines and the location of tannin for red wines. This helps with grape identification.
Palate Part Two
The sweetness of Wine?
Types of Fruit?
The condition of the Fruit?
Palate Part Three
Organic Earth?
Mineral / Inorganic Earth?
Non-Fruit?
Palate Part Four
Balance of Wine
Length / Finish
Complexity
Nose Part Four
Complexity of Wine
Initial Conclusion
Possible Grape Varieties… including Countries of Origin
Old World or New World
Climate
Age Range
Final Conclusion
Grape Variety / Blend
Country of Origin
Region & Appellation
Quality Level
Vintage
Types of fruit for whites
Citrus Fruits
Apples / Pears
Stone Fruits / Pitted Fruits
Tropical Fruits
Melon
