Riesling (Dry Alsace) Flashcards
1
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Visual:
A
Yellow/gold w/ hints of green,
M+ concentration
2
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Intensity
A
H intensity
3
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Fruit
A
Ripe and cooked tree fruits [yellow apple, baked pear, quince], Citrus [lemon, citronella, grapefruit], Stone fruit [yellow peach, stewed apricot], Tropical fruit [pineapple], Banana/banana peel
4
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Sulphuric
A
(In youth)
5
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Floral
A
White flowers,
Honeysuckle,
Jasmine
6
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Botrytis
A
Ginger,
Honey,
Saffron
7
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Spice
A
Cardamom,
Anise,
Fennel
8
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Other
A
Smoke,
Candlewax,
Slight petrol
9
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Earth
A
H minerality,
White mushroom
10
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Oak
A
None or large neutral cask
11
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Bottle Age Aromas
A
Honey, Petrol, Paraffin, Marzipan, Browned toast
12
Q
Structure:
A
Dry,
M to M? body,
H acidity,
M to elevated alcohol