Varietals Flashcards
Chardonnay
Tasting Notes: Starfruit, Pineapple, Yellow Apple, Butter, Vanilla
Characteristics: Dry, Full-Bodied, Med Acid, Med High Alcohol
Defining Regions: Champagne, Burgundy, California, many more …
Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting Notes: Grapefruit, Honeydew, Passionfruit, White Peach, Grass
Characteristics: Dry, High Acid, Med Body and Alcohol
Defining Regions: Bordeaux, Loire Valley, New Zealand and more …
Riesling
Tasting Notes: Green Apple, Lime, Jasmine, Beeswax, Petrol
Characteristics: Off Dry, High Acid, Light/Med Body, Low Alcohol
Defining Regions: Germany, Alsace, Washington State, others …
Muscat
Tasting Notes: Mandarin Orange, Asian Pear, Meyer Lemon, Honeysuckle ,Orange Blossom
Characteristics: Off Dry, Med Acid, Light Body, Low Alcohol
Defining Regions: Northern Italy, California
Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
Tasting Notes: White Peach, Lemon Zest, Raw Almond, Crushed Gravel
Characteristics: Dry, Med-High Acid, Med Body and Alcohol
Defining Regions: Northern Italy, Oregon, others …
Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes: Cherry, Raspberry, Hibiscus, Mushroom, Vanilla
Clear, Pale Garnet
Characteristics: Dry, Med Acid and Alcohol, Med-Light Body, Soft Tannins
Defining Regions: Champagne, Burgundy, Oregon. others …
Merlot
Tasting Notes: Cherry, Plum, Bay Leaf, Chocolate, Vanilla
Characteristics: Med Acid, Tannins, Alcohol, Full Bodied, Bone Dry
Defining Regions: Bordeaux, Washington State
Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes: Black Cherry, Black Currant, Green Herb, Cedar, Graphite
Characteristics: Dry, Med Acid, Med High Tannin, Alcohol, Full Bodied
Defining Regions: Bordeaux, California, many others …
Malbec
Tasting Notes: Red Plum, Blackberry, Vanilla, Cocoa, Tobacco
Characteristics: Dry, Low Acid, Med Tannin and Alcohol, Full Bodied
Defining Regions: Argentina
The minor blending grape of Bordeaux was reborn a star in Argentina, primarily Mendoza.
Zinfandel
Tasting Notes: Strawberry, Blackberry, Peach Preserves, Cinnamon, Tobacco
Characteristics: Dry, Med-Low Acid, Med High Tannins and Body, High Alcohol
Defining Regions: California
Assyrtiko
Tasting Notes: Lime, Passionfruit, Beeswax, Flint, Saline
Characteristics: Bone Dry, High Acid, Light Body, Med-High Alcohol
Defining Region: Greece (Santorini)
Albarino
Tasting Notes: Grapefruit, Lemon Zest, Honeydew, Nectarine, Sea Spray
Characteristics: Dry, High Acid, Light Body, Med Alcohol
Defining Region: Spain (Rias Biaxas), Portugal
Pinot Blanc
Tasting Notes: Peach, Pear, Lemon Zest, Raw Almond, Crushed Gravel
Characteristics: Dry, Med Acid, Light Body, Med High Alcohol
Defining Regions: Germany, Northern Italy, Alsace
Gruner Veltliner
Tasting Notes: Starfruit, Gooseberry, Green Bean, White Pepper, Crushed Rocks
Characteristics: Dry, High Acid, Med Light Body, Med High Alcohol