Sauvignon Blanc (Napa/Sonoma)

Question 1

Visual:

Answer 1

Straw w/ hints of green and gold,

M concentration

Question 2

Aromas & Flavors: Intensity

Answer 2

M+ intensity,

Less pronounced varietal character

Question 3

Aromas & Flavors: Fruit

Answer 3

Ripe citrus fruit 
[ruby red grapefruit, lemon, mandarin orange, lime], 
Tropical fruit 
[passion fruit, guava, kiwi], 
Ripe tree and stone fruit 
[red apple, white peach, nectarine], 
Melon

Question 4

Aromas & Flavors: Floral

Answer 4

White flowers,

Citrus blossoms

Question 5

Aromas & Flavors: Herbal/Green/Pyrazine

Answer 5

Cut grass,
Celery,
Tarragon,
Lemongrass

Question 6

Aromas & Flavors: Earth

Answer 6

L to M minerality

Question 7

Aromas & Flavors: Oak

Answer 7

None or L to M use of new french oak

[some examples w/ new barrique fermentation and aging may take on aromas and flavors similar to old world example]

Question 8

Structure:

Answer 8

Dry,
M+ body,
M+ to H acidity,
M+ to H alcohol