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Cabernet Sauvignon Flashcards

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Classified Growth Médoc/Graves
(Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends aged in barrel for one to two years prior to release)

Visual:?

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• Visual: Dark Ruby/Purple Color, Moderate Plus Concentration

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Classified Growth Médoc/Graves
(Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends aged in barrel for one to two years prior to release)

Aromas/Flavors:?

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• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate Plus Intensity

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Classified Growth Médoc/Graves
(Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends aged in barrel for one to two years prior to release)

Fruit:?

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o Fruit: Black Fruit (Blackcurrant/Cassis, Blackberry, Black Cherry), Slight Red Fruit and Plum

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Classified Growth Médoc/Graves
(Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends aged in barrel for one to two years prior to release)

Fruit:?

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o Floral: Purple Flowers, Violets

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Classified Growth Médoc/Graves
(Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends aged in barrel for one to two years prior to release)

Herbal/Green:?

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o Herbal/Green: Sage, Green Bell Pepper, Mint, Tobacco, Dried Savory Herbs

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Classified Growth Médoc/Graves
(Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends aged in barrel for one to two years prior to release)

Spice (Savory): ?

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o Spice (Savory): Green Peppercorn, Anise, Clove, Exotic Spices

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Classified Growth Médoc/Graves
(Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends aged in barrel for one to two years prior to release)

Other:?

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o Other: Leather, Pencil Shavings, Cedar, Iodine, Medicinal, Game, Cigar Box

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Classified Growth Médoc/Graves
(Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends aged in barrel for one to two years prior to release)

Earth:?

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o Earth: Moderate Plus to High Minerality, Graphite, Gravel, Iron, Damp Soil, Mushroom, Vanilla, Roasted Nut, Cedar)

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Classified Growth Médoc/Graves
(Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends aged in barrel for one to two years prior to release)

Structure:?

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• Structure: Dry, Moderate to Moderate Plus Body, Moderate Plus to High Tannin, Moderate Plus Acidity, Moderate to Moderate Plus Alcohol

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

• Visual: ?

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• Visual: Dark Purple Color, High Concentration

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

Aromas/Flavors:?

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• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate Plus Intensity

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

Fruit:?

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o Fruit: Ripe/Lush Black Fruit (Blackcurrant/Cassis, Blackberry, Black Cherry), Lush Red Fruit (Sweet Cherry, Raspberry), Boysenberry/Blueberry

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

Can there be Possible Volatile Acidity?

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Yes

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

Floral?

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o Floral: Purple Flowers, Violets

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

Herbal/Green (in cooler vintages): ?

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o Herbal/Green (in cooler vintages): Sage, Mint, Green Bell Pepper, Tobacco, Eucalyptus

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

Spice (Sweet):?

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o Spice (Sweet): Anise, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Clove, Allspice, Nutmeg

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

Other:?

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o Other: Cedar, Pencil Shavings, Sweet Leather, Cigar Box

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

Oak:?

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o Oak: Moderate Plus to High Use of New French Oak (Allspice, Nutmeg, Clove, Smoke, Toast, Coffee, Vanilla, Roasted Nut, Cocoa, Cedar)

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

Structure:?

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• Structure: Dry (with Ripe Attack), Full Body, Moderate Plus to High Tannin, Moderate Acidity, Moderate Plus to High Alcohol

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Coonawarra Cabernet

Visual:?

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• Visual: Dark Ruby to Purple Color, Moderate Plus Concentration

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Coonawarra Cabernet

Fruit:?

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o Fruit: Ripe/Lush Black Fruit (Cassis/Blackcurrant, Blackberry, Black Cherry), Ripe/Lush Red Fruit (Red Cherry, Red Plum), Prune

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Coonawarra Cabernet

Floral: ?

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o Floral: Purple Flowers, Violets

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Coonawarra Cabernet

Spice (Sweet):?

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o Spice (Sweet): Licorice/Anise, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Clove, Allspice, Nutmeg

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Coonawarra Cabernet

Other:?

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o Other: Cedar, Pencil Shavings, Leather, Cigar Box

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Coonawarra Cabernet

Earth:?

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o Earth: Moderate to Moderate Plus Minerality, Terra Rossa/Red Soils, Loamy/Clay

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Coonawarra Cabernet

Oak:?

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o Oak: Moderate to Moderate Plus Use of New French or American Oak (Baking Spices, Clove, Smoke, Coffee, Vanilla, Roasted Nut, Cedar)

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Coonawarra Cabernet

Structure:?

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• Structure: Dry (with Ripe Attack), Moderate Plus Body, Moderate to Moderate Plus Tannin, Moderate to Moderate Plus Acidity, Moderate Plus to High Alcohol

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet

Visual:?

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• Visual: Dark Ruby/Purple Color, Moderate Plus Concentration

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet

• Aromas/Flavors: ?

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• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate Plus Intensity

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet

Fruit:?

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o Fruit: Ripe/Lush Black Fruits (Blackcurrant/Cassis, Blackberry, Black Cherry), Ripe/Lush Red Fruits (Red Plum, Raspberry)

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet

Floral:?

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o Floral: Purple Flowers, Violets

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet

Herbal/Green:?

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o Herbal/Green: Green Bell Pepper/Capsicum, Green/Black Olive, Mint, Tobacco

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet

Spice:?

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o Spice (Sweet): Anise, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Clove, Allspice, Nutmeg

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet

Other:?

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o Other: Cedar, Pencil Shavings, Leather, Cigar Box

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet

Earth:?

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o Earth: Moderate to Moderate Plus Minerality, Damp Earth, Mushroom/Compost, Iron, Graphite

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet

Oak:?

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o Oak: Moderate Use of New French Oak (Baking Spices, Clove, Smoke, Coffee, Vanilla, Roasted Nut, Cedar)

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet

Structure:?

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• Structure: Dry (with Ripe Attack), Moderate Plus Body, Moderate Plus Tannin, Moderate to Moderate Plus Acidity, Moderate Plus Alcohol

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