Riesling Flashcards
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling
Visual:?
• Visual: Brilliant, Watery White with Hints of Green, Low Concentration
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling
Aromas/Flavors:?
• Aromas/Flavors: High Intensity
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling
Fruit:?
o Fruit: Tart Tree Fruits (Green Apple, Bosc Pear, Quince), Citrus/Citrus Peel (Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit), Stone Fruit (White Peach, White Plum, Nectarine), Blackcurrant
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling
Are there signs of sulfur in its youth?
yes
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling
Floral:?
o Floral: White Flowers, Jasmine, Fruit Tree Blossoms
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling
Other:?
o Other: Slight Smoke, Candlewax, Panna Cotta/Meringue, Slight Petrol
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling
Earth:?
o Earth: High Minerality, Slate, Crushed Rock
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling
Oak:?
o Oak: None or Large Neutral Cask
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling
Bottle Age aromas:?
o Bottle Age Aromas: Honey, Petrol, Paraffin
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling
Structure:?
• Structure: Off Dry, Light Body, High Acidity, Low Alcohol
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Rheingau Spätlese
Visual:?
• Visual: Star-Bright, Straw with Hints of Pale Gold and Green, Moderate Concentration
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Rheingau Spätlese
Aromas/Flavors:?
• Aromas/Flavors: High Intensity
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Rheingau Spätlese
Fruit:?
o Fruit: Ripe Tree Fruits (Yellow Apple, Pear, Quince), Fresh Citrus/Citrus Peel (Grapefruit, Orange, Meyer Lemon), Stone Fruits (Nectarine, White Peach, Apricot, Cherry), Melon
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Rheingau Spätlese
Are there signs of sulfur in its youth?
Yes
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Rheingau Spätlese
Floral:?
o Floral: White Flowers, Wildflowers, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Fruit Tree Blossoms
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Rheingau Spätlese
Botrytis:?
o Botrytis: Ginger, Honey, Saffron