Marsanne (Hermitage and Crozes- Hermitage)

Question 1

Visual:

Answer 1

Yellow color w/ hints of gold and green,

M+ to H concentration

Question 2

Aromas & Flavors: Intensity

Answer 2

M+ intensity

Question 3

Aromas & Flavors: Fruit

Answer 3

Ripe stone fruit 
[apricot, apricot kernel, white peach, white plum], 
Ripe tree fruit 
[quince, pear, baked apple], 
Melon, 
Orange marmalade, 
Citron/lemon oil

Question 4

Aromas & Flavors: Oxidation

Answer 4

Almond/marzipan,

Hazelnut

Question 5

Aromas & Flavors: Malolactic

Answer 5

Butter,

Cream

Question 6

Aromas & Flavors: Floral

Answer 6

White flowers,
Honeysuckle,
Acacia

Question 7

Aromas & Flavors: Herbal/Green

Answer 7

Green olive,
Thyme,
Pine

Question 8

Aromas & Flavors: Spice

Answer 8

Cinnamon,

Musk

Question 9

Aromas & Flavors: Other

Answer 9

Beeswax,
Honey,
Parsnip,
Root beer

Question 10

Aromas & Flavors: Earth

Answer 10

M to H minerality,

Granitic/stony

Question 11

Aromas & Flavors: Oak

Answer 11

Neutral casks or L to M use of new French oak, 
Vanilla pod, 
Toast, 
Smoke, 
Baking spices

Question 12

Structure:

Answer 12

Dry, 
M+ to F body, 
Diminished acidity, 
Elevated alcohol, 
Phenolic bitterness