Tasting - Flavor Markers

Question 1

Muscat of Alexandria (Moscatel / Zibibbo)

Answer 1

floral - honeysuckle, orange, or lily blossoms
fruit - grapey, marmalade, citrus, apricot, honey
herbal - mint

Question 2

Universal Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 2

Floral - Purple flowers, violets
Black fruit - black Cherry, blackberry, black raspberries, black currant
slight red fruit
Herbal - Sage, Green Bell Pepper, Mint
Spice - Anise, Clove, cocoa
Other - cedar, cigar box, leather, pencil shavings
Earth - medium to high minerality

Question 3

Universal Chardonnay

Answer 3

Floral - white flowers, apple blossoms,
Fruit - Yellow apple, pear, Citrus (lemon)
possible - Malolactic notes - slight butter, creme fraiche/sour cream

Question 4

Universal Merlot Flavor Markers

Answer 4

Floral - purple flowers, violets
Blue Fruit (Plum, Blueberry), Red Fruit (Red Cherry, Raspberry), Black Fruit, Fig
Herbal - Bay Leaf, Fern
Spice - Licorice, Anise, Christmas Spice
Earth - moderate minerality