Deductive Tasting Method : Sight Flashcards
Q: What are the Five Criteria of the
CMS Deductive Tasting Method?
- Sight
-Nose
- Palate
- Initial Conclusion
- Final Conclusion
Q: What are three ways ( or more ) of evaluating the “Sight” of a Wine?
A:
-Tilt the glass at a 45° angle away from you
- Use a white background to clearly see details
- Evaluate in the best light possible (daylight if available)
- Hold the glass by the stem (not the bowl)
- Use a clean, well-polished glass.
Define:
Clarity
Definition:
Is the wine clear or does it contain any solid matter?
(Solids in wine often have to do with winemaking techniques or the age of the wine)
Q: What three choices of Clarity are given on the CMS Deductive Tasting Method Grid?
- Clear
- Hazy
- Turbid
Q: What are three things to keep in mind about Sediment in Red Wine?
1. Color pigment and Tannins fall out of red wines as they age.
2. The presence of sediment is a primary reason to decant aged red wines.
3. Sediment can also be found in young, unfiltered red wines.
What are two things to keep in mind regarding Sediment in White Wine?
1. Sediment in white wine is usually expressed as Tartrates (or Tartaric Crystals), they are perfectly safe to consume.
2. Tartrates are usually removed before bottling by either Filtration or Cold Stabilization.
Define:
Concentration of Color
Definition:
The intensity or depth of the wine’s color.
In White Wine, what can affect the Concentration of Color?
1. Age of the Wine:
- young white wines are light and bright in color
- white wines deepen in colorwith age, turning gold, then amber and eventually brown.
2. Oxidation:
- as wine ages in barrel it is exposed to oxygen through the pores of the staves, which oxidizes the wine and deepens the color.
What three choices of Concentration of Color are on the CMS Deductive Tasting Grid?
- Pale
- Medium
-Deep
In Red Wines, what factors can affect the Concentration of Color?
1. Grape Variety
- each grape variety is unique in the amount of color it can give to a wine. Some grapes produce naturally dark-colored wines, some light-colored.
2. Color Extraction
- when grapes are vinified into wine, the winemaker has a hand in how much color is extracted from the grapes.
3. Age
- red wines lighten in color as they age. They often appear dull or brown.
Q: What are the four choices of Color for White Wine on the CMS Deductive Tasting Grid from Lightest to Darkest?
- Straw
- Yellow
- Gold
- Amber
Q: What are the three choices of Color for Red Wines on the CMS Deductive Tasting Grid?
- Purple (purple)
- Ruby (bright, deep red)
- Garnet (deep orange-red)
Name three secondary colors each for both White and Red Wine.
White Wine
-Silver
-Green
- Copper
Red Wine
- Ruby
- Garnet
- Orange
- Brown
- Blue
Define:
Rim Variation
Definition:
The color difference between the wine at its core and the wine at its edge as seen inside the glass.
What does Rim Variation often indicate?
AGE
- the older the wine, the more variation there is likely to be. Youthful red wines may also show a slight rim variation, with bright pink, almost fuchsia hues at the edge.
