Chardonnay from California (oaked)

Question 1

Visual call:

Answer 1

Yellow/pale gold,

M+ concentration

Question 2

Aromas & Flavor: Intensity

Answer 2

M to M+ intensity

Question 3

Aromas & Flavor: Fruit

Answer 3

Ripe tree fruits
[yellow apple, baked pear],
Ripe citrus
[meyer lemon],
Ripe apricot,
Tropical fruits
[ripe pineapple, mango],
Melon

Question 4

Aromas & Flavor: Floral

Answer 4

White flowers,
Apple blossoms,
Honeysuckle

Question 5

Aromas & Flavor: Oxidative

Answer 5

Hazelnut,

Almond

Question 6

Aromas & Flavor: Malolactic

Answer 6

Butter,
Yogurt,
Crème fraîche/sour cream

Question 7

Aromas & Flavor: Other

Answer 7

Sweet/canned corn

Question 8

Aromas & Flavor: Earth

Answer 8

Low minerality,

Slight limestone

Question 9

Aromas & Flavor: Oak

Answer 9

M to H new French oak,
Toffee,
Salted caramel,
Butterscotch,
Sweet baking spices,
Vanilla,
Pie crust,
Toast

Question 10

Structure:

Answer 10

Dry (might have light r.s.),
M+ to F body,
M acidity,
Elevated alcohol