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White Grape Testable Tasting Notes Flashcards

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Pale Straw / Straw with hints of Green

Moderate Concentration

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Chardonnay - Chablis - France

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Aromas / Flavours: Moderate Intensity

Fruit: Tart to Ripe

Tree fruit: Green Apple, Yellow Apple, Green Pear
Citrus: Lemon
Sulphuric Note (especially in youth): Fling, Burnt Match, Slight Cabbage

Oxidative Notes (if neutral barrels are employed): Hazelnut, Almond, Cheese Rind

Floral: Faint white Flowers, Apple Blossoms, Hasthorne Acacia

Earth: High Minerality, Stony, Chalk, Saline / Seaspray, oyster shell, Button Mushroom

Oak: None or Neutral Barrell

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Chardonnay - Chablis - France

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Structure:

Bone Dry to Dry
Moderate to Moderate Plus Body
Elevated to High Acidy
Moderate Alcohol

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Chardonnay - Chablis - France

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straw to yellow / pale gold
Moderate to Moderate Plus Intensity

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Chardonnay - Côte de Beaune - France

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Aromas / Flavours:

Fruit:
Tree Fruits: Green / Yellow Apple, Pear, Quince

Citrus: Lemon, Melon

Stone Fruit: White Peach, Yellow Cherry

Sulphuric Note (especially in youth): Flint, Burnt Match, Slight Cabbage

Oxidative Notes: Almond, Hazelnut, Cheese Rind

Malolactic Notes: Slight Butter, Crème Fraiche / Sour Cream

Floral: White Flowers, Acacia, Hawthorne, Honeysuckle, Apple Blossoms

Other: Slight Spice, Slight Savory Herbs

Earth: Moderate to High Minerality, Limestone, Button Mushroom

Oak: Low to high use of French oak, toffee, salted caramel, butterscotch, sweet baking spices, cinnamon, toast, smoke

Bottle Age Aromas: Truffle, Honey, Nut

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Chardonnay - Côte de Beaune - France

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Structure:

dry
moderate to full body
elevated acidity
moderate to elevated alcohol

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Chardonnay - Côte de Beaune - France

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yellow / pale gold
moderate plus concentration

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Chardonnay - Oak Driven - California

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Aromas / Flavors
- Moderate to Moderate Plus Intensity

Fruit: Ripe

Tree Fruits: Yellow Apple, Baked Pears

Citrus Fruit: Meyer Lemon , Ripe Apricot, Melon

Tropical Fruits: Pineapple, Mango

Floral: White Flowers, Apple Blossoms, Honeysuckle

Oxidative Notes: Hazelnut, Almond

Malolactic Notes: Butter, Yogurt, Crème Fraiche / Sour Cream

Other: Sweet / Canned Corn

Earth: Low Minerality, Sight Limestone

Oak: Moderate to high use of French Oak, Toffee, Salted Caramel, Butterscotch, Sweet Baking Spices, Vanilla, Pie Crust, Toast

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Chardonnay - Oak Driven - California

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Structure

Dry (may have slight RS)
Moderate Plus to full body
Moderate Acidity
Elevated Alcohol

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Chardonnay - Oak Driven - California

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Pale Straw with Hints of Green
Moderate Minus Concentration
Slight Residual Gas ( in youth)

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Albariño - Rías Baixas - Spain

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Aromas / Flavors:
- Moderate Plus Intensity

Fruit: Ripe

Citrus: Orange, Meyer Lemon, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Melon

Stone Fruit: white peach, peach pit, apricot, nectorine

Tree Fruit: Green Apple

Floral:

White and Yellow Flowers
Citrus and Apple Blossoms
Other: Bubblegum, Agave, Slight Beer Yeast, Leesy, Saline, Possible ML fermentation

Earth:Moderate Plus Minerality

Oak: None

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Albariño - Rías Baixas - Spain

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Structure:

Dry
Moderate Body
Elevated Acidity
Moderate Alcohol
REV

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Albariño - Rías Baixas - Spain

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Pale Straw / Straw with hints of green
Moderate Concentration

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Chenin Blanc - Vouvray - Loire Valley - France

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Aromas / Flavors:
Moderate to Moderate Plus Intensity of Aromas

Fruit:
Tree Fruit: Green, Golden, Oxidized Apple, Quince, Yellow Pear

Citrus: Tangerine , Orange, Lemon

Sulphuric Notes in youth

Oxidative Notes: Slightly Bruised Apple, Bitter Nut, Almond, Cheese Rind / Soft Cheese

Floral: Orange Blossoms, Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Fragrant White Flowers

Herbal: Chamomile / Herbal Tea, Medicinal Notes, Dandelion Greens, Wasabi, Savory Herbs, Tree Bark

Botrytis: Honey (particularly with Bottle Age), Ginger, Marmalade

Other: Wet Wool, Lanolin

Earth: Moderate Plus to High Minerality, Damp Straw, Limestone / Tuffeau, Wet Stones, White Mushroom

Oak: None or Neutral Cask

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Chenin Blanc - Vouvray - Loire Valley - France

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Structure:

Dry to Off Dry (examples typically have slight RS)
Moderate Body
High Acidity
Diminished to Moderate Alcohol

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Chenin Blanc - Vouvray - Loire Valley - France

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Pale Yellow / Gold
Moderate Plus Concentration

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Chenin Blanc - Savennières- Loire Valley

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Aromas / Flavors:

Tree Fruit: Green / Golden / Oxidized Apple, Quince, Yellow Pear

Citrus: Tangerine, Bergamot, Lemon, dried Apricot

Oxidative Notes: Bruised / Rotten Apple, Cider, Bitter Nut, Almond / Marzipan, Pistachio, Cheese Rind / Soft Cheese

Floral: Honeysuckle, Jasmine, White Flowers

Herbal: Chamomile / Herbal Tea, Medicinal Notes, Dandelion Greens, Wasabi, Savory Herbs, Tree Bark

Botrytis (possible): Honey (particularly with bottle age), Saffron, Ginger, Marmalade

Other: Wet Wool, Lanolin

Earth: Moderate Plus to High Minerality, Damp Straw, Schist, Wet Stones, White Mushroom

Oak: None or Neutral Cask

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Chenin Blanc - Savennières- Loire Valley

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Structure

Dry
Moderate to Full Body
High Levels of Extract
High Acidity
Moderate to Elevated Alcohol

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Chenin Blanc - Savennières- Loire Valley

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Yellow / Gold
Moderate Plus to High Concentration

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Gewürztraminer - Alsace - France

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Aromas / Flavors: High (Heady) Intensity

Fruit: Ripe
Tropical Fruit: Lychee, Pineapple, Tropical Fruit Punch

Stone Fruit: Peach, Jam, Dried Apricot

Citrus: Orange Marmalade, Grapefruit Pith

Floral: Roses, Floral Perfume

Spice: Cinnamon, Clove, Gingerbread, Musk, Potpourri, Exotic Spices

Other: Honey, Bergamot Oil, Face Lotion / Perfumed Hand Soap

Earth: Moderate to Moderate Plus Minerality

Oak: None or Neutral Cask

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Gewürztraminer - Alsace - France

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Structure:

Dry to Off Dry
Moderate Plus to Full Body
Diminished to Moderate Acidity
Moderate to Elevated Alcohol
Phenolic Bitterness

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Gewürztraminer - Alsace - France

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Visual
Yellow / Pale Gold (possibly with slight copper and pink tones)

Moderate to Moderate Plus Concentration

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Pinot Gris - Alsace - France

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Aromas / Flavors: Moderate to Moderate Plus Intensity

Fruit: Ripe

Stone Fruit: Apricot, Yellow Peach

Citrus Fruit: Meyer Lemon, Orange

Tree Fruit: Baked Apple, Quince

Tropical Fruit: Pineapple, Banana / Banana Peel

Floral: Faint White Flowers, Apple Blossoms, Honeysuckle

Spice: Exotic Spices, Musk, Cinnamon

Botrytis: Honey, Ginger

Other: Beeswax, Damp Cellar, Nutty, Bitter Almond

Earth: Moderate to High Minerality, Mushroom / Forest Floor

Oak: Large Neutral Oak Casks

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Pinot Gris - Alsace - France

Aromas / Flavors

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Structure

Dry to Medium Dry
Moderate Plus Body
Moderate Acidity
Moderate to Elevated Alcohol
Phenolic Bitterness

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Pinot Gris - Alsace - France

Structure

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Visual
Pale straw with hint of Green (possibly with slight copper and pink tones)

Moderate Concentration

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Pinot Grigio - Italy

Visual

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Aromas: Moderate Intensity

Fruit: Tart

Citrus Fruit: Lemon

Tree Fruit: red and yellow Apple

Stony fruit: white peach, nectarine , melon

Floral: White and yellow flowers

Herbal: Watercress / Arugula

Other: Peanut Shell, Lager Yeast / Stale Beer

Earth: Moderate to Moderate Plus Minerality, stone / chalk, ashen notes, saline

Oak: none

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Pinot Grigio - Italy

Aromas & Flavours

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Structure

Dry
Moderate Body
Elevated Acidity
Moderate Alcohol
Slight Phenolic Bitterness

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Pinot Grigio - Italy

Structure

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Visual
Brilliant
Watery White with hints of Green
Low Concentration

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Riesling - Kabinett - Mosal - Germany

Visual

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Aromas / Flavors: High Intensity

Fruit: Tart

Tree Fruit: Green Apple, Bosc Pear, Quince

Citrus Fruit: Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit

Stone Fruit: White Peach, White Plum, Nectarine, Blackcurrant

Sulphuric Note (in youth)

Floral: White Flowers, Jasmine, Fruit Tree Blossoms

Other: Slight Smoke, Candlewax, Panna Cotta / Meringue, Slight Petrol

Earth: High Minerality, Slate, Crushed Rock

Oak: None or Large Neutral Cask

Bottle Age Aromas: Honey, Petrol, Paraffin

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Riesling - Kabinett - Mosal - Germany

Aromas / Flavors

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Structure

Off Dry to Medium Dry
Light Body
High Acidity
Low Alcohol

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Riesling - Kabinett - Mosal - Germany

Structure

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Visual
Star Bright

Straw with hints of Pale Gold and Green

Moderate Concentration

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Riesling - Spätlese - Rheingau - Germany

Visual

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Aromas / Flavors: High Intensity

Fruit: Ripe

Tree Fruit: Yellow Apple, Pear, Quince

Citrus Fruit: Grapefruit, Orange, Meyer Lemon

Stone Fruit: Nectarine, White Peach, Apricot, Cherry, Melon

Sulphuric Note (in youth)

Floral: White Flowers, Wildflowers, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Fruit Blossoms

Botrytis: Ginger, Honey, Saffron

Slight Herbal / Spice: Lemongrass

Other: Slight Smoke, Candlewax, Panna Cotta / Meringue, Slight Petrol

Earth: High Minerality , Granite, Slate, Crushed Rock

Oak: None or Large Neutral Cask

Bottle Age Aromas: Honey, Petrol, Paraffin, Herbs (Marjoram, Spearmint)

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Riesling - Spätlese - Rheingau - Germany

Aromas / Flavors

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Structure

Medium Dry to Medium Sweet
Moderate Minus Body
High Acidity
Low Alcohol

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Riesling - Spätlese - Rheingau - Germany

Structure

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Visual:

Yellow / Gold with hint of Green
Moderate Plus Concentration

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Riesling - France - Alsace

Visual

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Aromas / Flavors: High Intensity

Fruit: Ripe and Cooked

Tree Fruit: yellow Apple, baked pear, quince
Citrus: Lemon, Citronella, Grapefruit
Stone Fruit: yellow peach, stewed apricot
Tropical Fruit: Pineapple, Banana / Banana Peel
Sulphuric Note in Youth

Floral: White Flowers, Honeysuckle, Jasmine

Botrytis: Ginger, Honey, Saffron

Spice: Cardamom, Anise, Fennel

Other: Smoke, Candlewax, Slight Petrol

Earth: High Minerality, White Mushroom

Oak: None or Large Oak Cask

Bottle Age Aromas: Honey Petrol, Paraffin, Marzipan, Browned Toast

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Riesling - France - Alsace

Aromas / Flavors

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Structure

Dry
Moderate Plus Body
High Acidity
Moderate to elevated Alcohol

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Riesling - France - Alsace

Structure

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Visual

Pale straw with hints of gold and green
Moderate Concentration

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Riesling - Australia - Clare Valley, Eden Valley

Visual

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Aromas / Flavors
- High Intensity

Fruit: Ripe and Tart

Citrus Fruit: Lime, Lemon, Lime Candy
Stone Fruit: White Peach, White Nectarine
Tree Fruit: Green Apple
Tropical Fruit: Passion Fruit, Guava
Sulphuric Notes in Youth

Floral: white flowers, purple flowers, Linden / Lime Blossoms, Roses

Other: Slight Spice, Kerosene / Petrol, Margarita Salt, “Fresh Tennis Ball “

Earth: Moderate to Moderate Plus Minerality, Slate, Steely

Oak: None

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Riesling - Australia - Clare Valley, Eden Valley

Aromas / Flavors

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Structure:

Dry
Moderate to Moderate Plus Body
High Acidity
Moderate Alcohol

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Riesling - Australia - Clare Valley, Eden Valley

Structure

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Q

Visual
Pale Straw with Hints of Green
Moderate Concentration

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Sauvignon Blanc - Loire Valley - Sancerre

Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand - Marlborough

Visual

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Aromas / Flavors
- Moderate to Moderate Plus Intensity of Aromas

Fruit: Tart and Ripe

Citrus Fruit: Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime

Tree Fruit: Green Apple, Green Pear, Gooseberry

Tropical Fruit: Kiwi, Passion Fruit

Floral: Faint White Flowers, Citrus Blossoms

Herbal: Green, Pyrazine, Cut Grass, Green Bell Pepper, Blackcurrant Bud, Box Tree, Nettles, Tarragon

Earth: High Minerality, Wet Stones, Chalk, Crushed Rocks

Oak: None or Neutral Oak Casks

A

Sauvignon Blanc - Loire Valley - Sancerre

Aromas / Flavors

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Structure

Dry
Moderate Body
High Acidity
Moderate to Moderate Plus Alcohol

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Sauvignon Blanc - Loire Valley - Sancerre

Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand - Marlborough

Structure

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Aromas / Flavors
- High Intensity of Aromas

Fruit: Ripe and Tart

Citrus Fruit: Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Melon, Gooseberry

Tropical Fruit: Passion Fruit, Guava, Pineapple

Stone Fruit: N/A

Floral: Faint White Flowers, Citrus Blossoms

Herbal: Green, Pyrazine: Cut Grass, Asparagus, Canned Pea, Green Bell Pepper, Jalapeño, Blackcurrant Bud, Rhubarb

Earth: Low to Moderate Minerality, Wet Sand, Chalk

Oak: None

A

Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand - Marlborough

Aromas / Flavors

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Visual
Straw with Hints of Green and Gold

Moderate Concentration

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Sauvignon Blanc - California - Napa / Sonoma

Visual

45
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Aromas / Flavors
- Moderate Plus Intensity, Less Pronounced Varietal Character

Fruit: Ripe and Tart

Citrus Fruit: Ruby Red Grapefruit, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Lime
Tropical Fruit: Passion Fruit, Guava, Kiwi
Tree Fruit: Red Apple
Stone Fruit: White Peach, Nectarine, Melon
Floral: White Flowers, Citrus Blossoms

Herbal: Green / Pyrazine: Cut Grass, Celery, Tarragon, Lemongrass

Earth: Low to Moderate Minerality

Oak: None or Low to Moderate use of French Oak

A

Sauvignon Blanc - California - Napa / Sonoma

Aromas / Flavors

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Structure

Dry
Moderate Plus Body
Moderate Plus to High Acidity
Moderate Plus to High Alcohol

A

Sauvignon Blanc - California - Napa / Sonoma

Structure

47
Q

Visual
- Yellow / Pale color with hints of Green

Moderate Plus Concentration

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Sauvignon Blanc ( usually blended with Semillon) - France - Bordeaux - Graves

Visual

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Aromas / Flavors: Moderate Intensity of Aromas

Fruit: Tart

Citrus Fruit:Grapefruit, Lemon
Tropical Fruit: Pineapple, Passion Fruit
Tree Fruit:Green Fig, Green / Yellow Apple
Stone Fruit: Melon, Nectarine, Peach, Apricot
Floral: Honeysuckle, Faint White Flowers

Herbal: Green, Pyrazines, Cut Grass, Celery Seed / Celery

Earth: Gravel, Wet Rocks

Other: Beeswax, Lanolin, Cream Soda, Sunflower Seed

Oak: Moderate to High Use of new French oak, vanilla, toast

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Sauvignon Blanc ( usually blended with Semillon) - France - Bordeaux - Graves

Aromas / Flavors

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Structure:

Dry
Moderate to Moderate Plus Body
Moderate Plus to High Acidity
Moderate to Moderate Plus Alcohol

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Sauvignon Blanc ( usually blended with Semillon) - France - Bordeaux - Graves

Structure

50
Q

Visual
Yellow with hints of Green
Moderate Plus Concentration

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Torrontés - Argentina - Salta

Visual

51
Q

Aromas / Flavors: High Intensity

Fruit: ripe

Tropical Fruit: Pineapple, Guava, Papaya

Citrus Fruit: Orange, Meyer, Lemon

Stone Fruit: Peach, Melon

Floral: Highly Floral, Perfumed Orange Blossoms, Roses, Jasmine, Geraniums

Other: Hand Lotion / Soapy, potpourri, slight Musk Spice

Earth: Low to Moderate Minerality

Oak: None

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Torrontés - Argentina - Salta

Aromas / Flavors

52
Q

Structure:

Dry
Moderate Plus Body
Moderate to Elevated Acidity
Elevated Alcohol
Possible Phenolic Bitterness

A

Torrontés - Argentina - Salta

Structure

53
Q

Visual

Yellow / Gold Color
Moderate Plus Concentration

A

Viognier - France - Rhône Valley - Condrieu

Visual

54
Q

Aromas / Flavors: High Intensity

Fruit: Ripe

Stone Fruit: Apricot, Peach, Peach Pit

Citrus Fruit: Mandarin Orange, Ruby Red Grapefruit

Tropical Fruit: Mango, Persimmon, Fruit Cocktail

Floral: Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Orange Blossoms, Rose

Spice: Cinnamon, Musk, Potpourii, Candied Citrus Peel, Anise, Gingerbread

Malolactic Fermentation (not always present): Crème Fraiche, Yogurt, Butter

Earth: Moderate to Moderate Plus Minerality, Stone / Granite

Oak: None, Neutral Oak, Low to Moderate use of New French Oak

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Viognier - France - Rhône Valley - Condrieu

Aromas / Flavors

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Structure

Dry (may have slight residual sugar)
Moderate Plus to Full Body
Diminished to Moderate Acidity
Elevated Alcohol
Phenolic Bitterness

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Viognier - France - Rhône Valley - Condrieu

Structure

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