Testable Reds Primary Aromas/Flavors Flashcards
Cabernet Sauvignon
–
Bordeaux
Australia
Chile
USA (Cali and Washington)
Black Cherry
Black Currant
Blackberry
Green Bell Pepper
Cedar
Vanilla/Baking Spices
Graphite
Mint (new world)
Cabernet Franc
–
France - Loire Valley (no new oak)
Strawberry
Raspberry
Cherry
Bell Pepper
Crushed Gravel
Chili Pepper
Pencil shavings
Merlot
–
Bordeaux - Right Bank
California (Nape / Sonoma)
Washington
Black Cherry
Plum
Blackberry
Chocolate
Bay Leaf
Vanilla
Tempranillo
–
Rioja
Ribera
Cherry
Dried Fig
Blackberry
Vanilla
Cedar
Tobacco
Dill
Syrah
–
Northern Rhone
Australia
California
Washington
Blueberry
Black Plum
Milk Chocolate
Tobacco
Black Pepper
Burning Rubber
Clove
Mourvèdre
Blackberry
Red Fruit
Roasted Meat / Game
Cocoa
Tobacco
Black Pepper
Carignan
Dried Cranberry
Raspberry
Tobacco Leaf
Baking Spices
Cured Meat
Cinsault
Raspberry
Red Currant
Tart Cherry
Violet
Black Tea
Sangiovese
Cherry
Strawberry
Roasted Tomato
Sweet Balsamic
Oregano
Espresso
Smoke
Nebbiolo
Cherry
Rasberry
Rose
Leather
Anise
Clay Pot
Vanilla (depending on style)
Corvina
Tart Cherry
Cinnamon
Chocolate
Green Peppercorn
Green Almond
Low Tannin
Pinot Noir
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Burgundy
California
Oregon
New Zealand
Cherry
Raspberry
Mushroom
Potting Soil
Vanilla
Forest Floor (aged)
Rose Petal (Burgundy)
All spice (new world)
Gamay
Pomegranate
Blackberry Bramble
Violet
Potting Soil
No tannins
Peony
Carmenere
Raspberry
Bell Pepper
Black Plum
Paprika
Vanilla
Malbec
Red Plum
Blackberry
Vanilla
Sweet Tobacco
Cocoa
