Flavor Profile Flashcards
Chardonnay planted in warm climates will generally have what profile
(3)
- Ripe, tropical fruit flavors
- High alcohol
- Considerable body
FP - Pinot Grigio
2
Dry
Often neutral
Chardonnay planted in cool climates will generally have what profile
(4)
Citrus flavors
Green fruit aromas
Crisp acidity
Light to medium body
Pinot Gris from Alsace and Oregon has what profile
4
Medium plus acidity
Medium to full body
Neutral aromas (Apple,Pear,Almond)
Moderate amount of residual sugar
Rieslings profile
3
Intense floral aroma
Unique petrol scent
High acidity
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanch profile
Distinct herbal character
Fruit forward flavors of grapefruit and tropical fruit
Sauvignon Blanc profile
High acidity and almost always dry
Semillon profile
Distinct waxy or oily character
Viognier profile
Rich, viscous, full-bodied heft and potent aromas of flower, peach and tangerine
Gewürztraminer profile
Perfume of flowers, spice, lychee and rose
Pinot Noir profile
3
Low to moderate tannins
High acidity
Pale to medium color
Syrah/Shiraz profile
Inky
Dark flavored
Tannic
Zinfandel profile
Densely pigmented
High alcohol
Spicy full-bodied
Jammy (raspberry, blackberry, raisin)
Sangiovese profile
Lightly colored
High acidity
Characteristic sour cherry and orange peel flavor
Nebbiolo profile
Aroma of “tar and roses”
Cherry, blackberry, licorice
Tempranillo profile
Leather and tobacco
Chalky dust flavor
Aromas of strawberry, red cherry, currant and spice
Malbec profile
Deeply colored often inky black
Blackberry and plum
Napa Cabernet Sauvignon versus typical Bordeaux
3
Higher in alcohol
Lower in acidity
More fruit forward
Merlot verse Cabernet Sauvignon
Less intense, tannic and alcoholic
It has lighter, brighter fruit flavors
