Pinot Gris (Alsace) Flashcards
1
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Visual:
A
Yellow/pale gold (poss. slight copper and pink tones),
M to M+ concentration
2
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Intensity
A
M to M+ intensity
3
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Fruit
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Stone fruit [apricot, yellow peach], Candied citrus [meyer lemon, orange], Ripe tree fruit [baked apple, quince], Tropical notes [pineapple], Banana/banana peel
4
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Floral
A
Faint white flowers,
Apple blossoms,
Honeysuckle
5
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Spice
A
Exotic spices,
Musk,
Cinnamon
6
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Botrytis
A
Honey,
Ginger
7
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Other
A
Beeswax,
Damp cellar,
Nutty,
Bitter almond
8
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Earth
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M to H minerality,
Mushroom/forest floor
9
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Oak
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Large neutral casks
10
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Structure:
A
Dry to M dry, M+ body, M acidity, M to elevated alcohol, Phenolic bitterness