Riesling (Rheingau Spätlese) Flashcards
1
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Visual:
A
Star bright,
Straw w/ hints of pale gold and green,
M concentration
2
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Intensity
A
H intensity
3
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Fruit
A
Ripe tree fruits [yellow apple, pear, quince], Fresh citrus/citrus peel [grapefruit, orange, meyer lemon], Stone fruits [nectarine, white peach, apricot, cherry], Melon
4
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Sulphuric
A
(In youth)
5
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Floral
A
White flowers, Wildflowers, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Fruit tree blossoms
6
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Aromas & Flavors: Botrytis
A
Ginger,
Honey,
Saffron
7
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Herbal/Spice
A
(Slight Herbal/Spice)
Lemongrass
8
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Other
A
Slight smoke,
Candlewax,
Panna cotta/meringue,
Slight petrol
9
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Earth
A
H minerality,
Granite,
Slate,
Crushed rock
10
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Oak
A
None or large neutral cask
11
Q
Aromas & Flavors: Bottle Age Aromas
A
Honey, Petrol, Paraffun, Herbs [marjoram, spearmint}
12
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Structure:
A
M dry to M sweet,
M- body,
H acidty,
L alcohol