Palate

Question 1

Nine sub-headings for ‘Palate’?

Answer 1

1. Sweetness
2. Acidity
3. Tannin
4. Alcohol
5. Body
6. Flavour intensity
7. Flavour characteristics
8. Other observations
9. Finish

Question 2

Options for ‘Sweetness’ (6)?

Answer 2

1. Dry
2. Off-dry
3. Medium-dry
4. Medium-sweet
5. Sweet
6. Luscious

Question 3

Options for ‘Acidity’ (5)?

Answer 3

1. Low
2. Medium -
3. Medium
4. Medium +
5. High

Question 4

Options for ‘Tannin - level’ (5)?

Answer 4

1. Low
2. Medium -
3. Medium
4. Medium +
5. High

Question 5

Options for ‘Tannin - nature’ (9)?

Answer 5

1. Ripe
2. Soft
3. Smooth
4. Unripe
5. Green
6. Coarse
7. Stalky
8. Chalky
9. Fine grained

Question 6

Options for ‘Alcohol’ (3)?

Answer 6

1. Low
2. Medium
3. High

Question 7

Options for ‘Body’ (5)?

Answer 7

1. Light
2. Medium -
3. Medium
4. Medium +
5. Full

Question 8

Options for ‘Flavour intensity’ (5)?

Answer 8

1. Light
2. Medium -
3. Medium
4. Medium +
5. Pronounced

Question 9

Options for ‘Flavour characteristics’ (3)?

Answer 9

1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Tertiary

Question 10

Options for ‘Palate - other observations’ (5)?

Answer 10

Texture:

1. Oily
2. Creamy
3. Austere
4. Luscious
5. Pétillance (still wine only)

Question 11

Options for ‘Finish’ (5)?

Answer 11

1. Short
2. Medium -
3. Medium
4. Medium +
5. Long