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Red grapes Flashcards

1
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visual Chinon

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Dark ruby
pink/purple rim variation in youth
med/med+ concentration

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Aromas/Flavours Chinon

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med+ Intensity
bright red fruit (Raspberries/Cranberries/cherries/cherry pit)
tart black fruit (cherries/black currant/black berries)
possible carbonic maceration &/or stem inclusion
violets, lilacs, white&red flowers
blackcurrant bud/leaf, green bell pepper, Serrano pepper, celery seed, grass, sage, tobacco
leather/cedar/cigar box
high mineral, graphite/pencil lead, gravel dust
neutral FR oak barrel

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structure for Chinon

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dry
med+ Acidity
Med Alc
med+ Tannin
med+ Body
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Visual Classified growth

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Dark ruby/purple

med+ concentration

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Aromas/Flavours Classified growth

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med+ Intensity
black fruit (blackcurrant/cassis/blackberry/cherries)
slight red fruit &Plum
purple flowers/violets
sage/green bell pepper/Mint/Tobacco/dried Savoury herbs
green peppercorn/ Anise/Clove/Exotic spices
leather/ Pencil shaving/Cedar/Lodine/Medicinal/Game/Cigar Box
med+ to high mineral, graphite/gravel/Iron/damp soil/mushrooms
Med+ to high oak= baking spices/ clove/smoke/ coffee/Vanilla/ Roasted nut, cedar)

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Structure Classified growth

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dry
med/med+ acidity
med/med+ alc
med+ tannin
med/med+ Body
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Visual Napa CabS

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Dark purple

high concentration

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Aromas/Flavours Napa CabS

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med+ Intensity
ripe lush black fruit (cassis/Blacberries/Cherries)
Lush red fruit (sweet cherries/Raspberries)
boysenberries/Blueberries
possible VA
purple flowers/violets
sage/mint/green bell pepper/ tobacco/ Eucalyptus
Anise/Cocoa/ cinnamon/cloves/all spice/nutmeg
cedar/pencil shaving/sweet leather/cigar box
low to Med+ mineral, Volcanic/ashen/gravel/loamy
med to high use of new FR oak=All spice/nutmeg/clove/smoke/toast/coffee/vanilla)

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Structure Napa CabS

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dry with ripe attack
med Acidity
med+ to high alc
med+ to high Tannins
full body
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Visual Coonawara CabS

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Dark Ruby to purple

Med+ Concentration

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Aromas/Flavours Coonawara CabS

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Med to high Intensity
Ripe/Lush Black fruit (Cassis/Blackberry/cherries)
Ripe/Lush red fruit (Cherries/Plum) Prune
purple flowers, Violets
Intense green character, Eucalyptus, Mint, Green Bell Pepper, Sage
Sweet spices: Licorice/Anise, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Clove, Allspice, Nutmeg
Cedar/pencil shaving/leather/cigar box
med/med+ mineral, terra rosa/red soils, loamy/clay
med/med+ FR oak or US (baking spices/Cinnamon/Cloves)

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Structure Coonawara CabS

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Dry with ripe attack
med/Med+ acidity
med+ Alc
med+ Tannins
Med+ Body
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Visual Chilean CabS

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Dark ruby/purple

med+ concentration

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Aromas/Flavours Chilean CabS

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med+ intensity
Ripe/Lush Black fruit (Cassis/Blackberry/cherries)
Ripe/Lush red fruit (Red plum/ raspberry)
purple flowers/violets
green bell pepper/green olives/mint/tobacco
sweet spices: Anise/Cocoa/Cinnamon/ Clove/All spice/Nutmeg
Cedar/pencil shaving/leather/cigar box
Med to med+ mineral, damp earth, mushroom/compost/iron/graphite
med use of new FR oak (Baking spices/ clove/smoke/coffee/ Vanilla/ roast nut/ cedar)

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Structure Chilean CabS

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dry with ripe attack
med/med+ acidity
med/med+ Alc
med+ Tannin
med+ Body
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Structure Chilean Carmenere

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Dark ruby with purple tones

med+ concentration

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Aromas/Flavours Chilean Carmenere

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Med+ Intensity
ripe/lush black fruit (Cassis, blackberry, plum, cherries)
stewed tomato
violets, purple flowers
Strong green notes contrasted with ripe fruit, green bell pepper, celery
black pepper, bitter chocolate
low to Med use of new FR/US oak

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Structure Chilean Carmenere

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Dry with ripe attack
med Acidity
med+ Alc
med Tannin
med + body
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19
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Visual Amarone

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Ruby/Dark ruby colour with garnet rim

med+ concentration

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aromas/flavours Amarone

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ripe/syrupy red fruit (cherries, plum, raspberries)
black cherries, blackberries, Prune, Raisin, dried cherries
possible botrytis Aromas
highly floral, roses, dried flowers
liquorice, cinnamon
honey, chocolate, raisin, leather, bitter almond, smoke, tobacco ash, game
med to high mineral
large neutral cask

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21
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structure Amarone

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dry to off dry (max 12g/l RS)
med+ acidity
high Alc
med+ Tannin
full body
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Visual Gamay

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bright ruby with purple tones

low to med+ concentration

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Aromas/Flavours Beaujolais

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med to high intensity
Tart red fruit (Strawberries, cherries, raspberries, cranberries, red currant)
watermelon
carb maceration= pear drop, banana, Bubblegum, cotton candy, lifted red fruit floral
violets, lilacs, peonies
slight black pepper, dry savoury herbs
med to high mineral: wet granite, stony, crushed rocks
no oak

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structure Beaujolais

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dry
med+ acidity
med Alc
med-/med tannins
med-/med body
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25
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visual Fr PN

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light ruby red

med- to med concentration

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Aromas/Flavours Fr PN

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med+ intensity
tart to just ripe red fruit (cherries, raspberries, cranberries, wild strawberries)
possible black cherries, beetroot, tomato
purple, red flowers, violets, lilacs, potpourri
tea leaf, dried herbs, fennel, rhubarb, sweet squash
red liquorice, Anise, clove
Game, leather
med to high mineral, limestone, mushrooms/forest floor, damp leaves
neutral to high use of FR oak= Vanilla bean, smoke, baking spices, cinnamon, roasted nut, caramel

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structure Fr PN

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dry
med+ acidity
med/med+ alc
med- to med Tannins
med Body
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visual RR PN

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bright ruby

med concentration

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Aromas/Flavours RR PN

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med+ intensity
Ripe/lush red fruit (strawberry jam, cherries, raspberries)
ripe black cherries, plum/prune
purple & red flowers
tea leaf, citrus zest/peel
red liquorice, clove, cinnamon
cola, cola nut
med mineral
med+ to high use of new Fr oak= toast, Vanilla Bean, smoke, baking spices, clove, cinnamon, roasted nut caramel
30
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structure RR PN

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dry with ripe attack
med/med+ acidity
med+ alc
med tannins
med+ body
31
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visual Willamette valley PN

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ruby red

med concentration

32
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Aromas/Flavours Willamette PN

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ripe/lush red fruit (strawberries, cherries, raspberries)
ripe black cherries, blueberriespurple & red flowers
tea leaf, citrus zest/peel, Tomato leaf
red liquorice, oak spices, cola, cola nuts
med+ mineral= wet leaves, compost, mushrooms, forest floor
med to high use of new Fr oak= vanilla, baking spices, coffee, chocolate, caramel

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structure Willamette PN

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dry with ripe attack
med/med+ Acidity
med/med+ Alc
med-/med Tannins
med+ body
34
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visual CNP/Vacqueyras

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ruby/slight orange rim

med concentration

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Aromas/Flavours CNP/Vacqueyras

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med+ intensity
cooked to dried red fruit (strawberries, cherries, raspberries)
roasted red plum, blackberries, raisin, fig
red flowers, dried lavender
herbes de Provence, garrigue/wild brush, rosemary, brewed black tea, savoury herbs
curing spices, black pepper, juniper, clove, liquorice, lavender
powdered sugar, dried orange/grapefruit peel, old leather/brett
med+ to high mineral= stony, gravelly, baked earth
large neutral cask

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structure CNP/Vacqueyras

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dry
med-/med acidity
med+/high Alc
med/med+ tannins
med+ to full body
37
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visual Australian Gren

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ruby colour, slight orange rim

med+ concentration

38
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Aromas/flavours Australian gren

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cooked/stewed strawberries, maraschino cherrie, prune, figs, raisin, plum pie
red flowers
mint, menthol, eucalyptus, black tea leaf, dried savoury herbs
curing spices, black pepper, liquorice
powdered sugar, old leather
med mineral= crushed vitamin
neutral to med use of Fr Oak or US oak

39
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structure Australian Gren

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Dry with ripe attack
med Acidity
med+ to high Alc
med Tannins
med+/Full body
40
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Visual Right bank Bdx

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ruby colour with garnet tones

med/med+ concentration

41
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Aromas/flavours Right bank Bdx

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med+ intensity
blue fruit (plum, blueberries)
red fruit (Strawberries, raspberries, red cherries)
black fruit (blackberries, cherries)
purple flowers, violets
mint, bay leaf, fern, tobacco
licorice, aise, Xmas spices
med+/high mineral= clay, mushrooms/truffle
med+/high use of new Fr oak=Chocolate, coffee, cinnamon, vanilla
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structure right bank Bdx

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dry
med Acidity
med+ Alc
med/med+ Tannins
med/med+ body
43
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Visual Barolo

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ruby/garnet, significant garnet/orange rim variation

med concentration

44
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Aromas/Flavours Barolo

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high Intensity
tart red fruit (sour cherries, red plum)
blackberries, mulberries, dried plum, prune, dried cherries
significant VA
heady floral, rose, violets
tea leaf, Tobacco, bitter root, tree bark
liquorice, anise, raisin, slight clove/cinnamon spices
tar and leather
high minerality= truffle, mushrooms, dust, organic earth
neutral large (Slavonian or chestnuts oak) =classic

45
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structure Barolo

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dry
med+/high Acidity
med+/high Alc
high Tannin
med/full body
46
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Visual Chianti/classico

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light ruby with slight garnet

med-/med concentration

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Aromas/Flavours Chianti/Classico

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tart red fruit (sour cherries, raspberries, cranberries, red currant)
red apple, black cherries, mulberries, tomato
dried flowers, potpouri
fennel, roasted savoury herbs, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, bitter root
clove, smoke, coffee, oak spices
sanguine/blood, balsamic, animal, leather, Tar
med to high mineral= clay, crushed rocks, baked earth
no oak or large cask mixed with Fr oak

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structure Chianti/Classico

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bone dry/dry
med+/high acidity
med/med+ Alc
med+/High tannins
med/med+ body
49
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Visual BDM

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dark ruby, garnet rim variation

med+ concentration

50
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Aromas/flavours BDM

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tart red fruit (sour cherries, raspberries, cranberries, red currant)
red apple, black cherries, mulberries, tomato
dried flowers, potpouri
fennel, roasted savoury herbs, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, bitter root
clove, smoke, coffee, oak spices
sanguine/blood, balsamic, animal, leather, Tar
med to high mineral= clay, crushed rocks, baked earth
Oak= large neutral cask with possible mix of Fr barriques

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Structure BDM

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bone dry to dry
med+/high Acidity
med+ Alc
med+/high Tannins 
full body
52
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Visual Syrah Fr

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ruby/purple

med+ to high concentration

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Aromas/Flavours Syrah Fr

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med+ intensity
tart/ripe black fruit (berries, cherries, plum)
blue fruit (berries, boysenberries)
red fruit (raspberries)
possible Cab Mac or stem included
purple & red flowers, lavender, violets
black/green olives, green peppercorn, herbes de Provence, rosemary
white/black pepper, curing spices, juniper
tar hung/ cured meat, smoke bacon, fat, band aid
med+ to high mineral=granite, crushed rocks
neutral barrel/cask or low/med use of Fr oak

54
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Structure Fr Syrah

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dry
med+/high acidity
med/med+ Alc
med/med+ tannins
med+ body
55
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Visual Aus Shiraz

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opaque, dark purple colour

high concentration, deeply stained the glass

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Aromas/Flavours Aus Shiraz

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ripe/lush black fruit (blaberries, cassis)
lush blue fruit (berries, plum)
dried fruit ( fig, raisin, dates)
raspberries liqueur, mulberry
purple and red flowers, lavender (gentle)
Eucalyptus, mint/menthol, herbes de provences, garrigue
black pepper, dried savoury spices, liquorice, xmas spices, fruit cake
bitter chocolate, smoke, grilled meat
low to med mineral
low to high use of new US & Fr oak= Vanilla, coconut, Dill, chocolate, mocha, baking spices, cumin, fennel, maple

57
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structure Aus Shira

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dry
med/med+ acidity
med+/high Alc
med/med+ tannins
full body
58
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Visual Malbec

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Dark Ruby/Purple Color with Blue Tones, Electric Pink rim

Med+ to High Concentration

59
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Aromas/Flavours Malbec

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Med+/High intensity
Ripe/Lush Black Fruit (Black Raspberry, Black Cherry, Blackberry)
Ripe/Lush Blue Fruit (Concord Grape Jam, Blueberry, Plum)
Lush Red Fruit (Raspberry Liqueur), Fig, Raisin, Prune
Purple and Red Flowers, Violets, Damson Flowers (floral aromatics are especially expressive in higher altitude wines)
Med-/med mineral= Clay, mud
Low to High Use of New French and/or American Oak, Vanilla, Baking Spices, Chocolate, Cinnamon

60
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Structure Malbec

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Dry
Med-/med Acidity
Med+/high Alc
Med+ Tannins
Full body
61
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Visual Rioja

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ruby

med-/med concentration

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Aromas/Flavours Rioja

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Med+ Intensity
tart/sweet red fruit (cherries, strawberries, red currant)
sour asian plum, dried plum
significant oxidation & Brett for Gran reserve
red & dried flowers
tobacco & dill
sweet & sour sauce, Iodine, leather, spice
med/high mineral= baked earth, clay, compost
low to med use of new US or mixed oak= Vanilla, coconut, dill, cumin, curry, sandalwood

63
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Structure Rioja

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dry
med/med+ acidity
med/med+ Alc
med+ Tannins
med+ Body
64
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Visual Zinfandel

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ruby/dark ruby

med/med+ concentration

65
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Aromas/Flavours Zinfandel

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Jammy/brambly berries fruit ( raspberries, black cherries, cherry compote, blackberries, cassis, blueberries)
cranberry jam, Raisin, fig, peach yogurt, Apricot
black pepper, briar, slight potting soil/turned earth
neutral to med use of New US oak, Fr oak and mixed= vanilla, Sawdust, coconut, chocolate, mocha, coffee, caramel, diluted, cinnamon

66
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Structure Zinfandel

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dry (with perceptible RS)
med/Med+ acidity
med+/high Alc
med Tannins
Full body
67
Q

Visual Pinotage

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dark ruby/purple

med+ concentration stained tears

68
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Aromas/Flavours Pinotage

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med+ intensity
roasted/charred black & red fruit, blackberries, black cherries, slight fig
saddle leather, clove, smoke, band aid
Sanguine/blood, fresh paint, rubber/burnt rubber, barbecue
med/high use of new oak

69
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Structure Pinotage

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dry
med/med+ Acidity
med Alc
med Tannins
med+ body

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