White Wine Flavour Profiles Flashcards

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Chardonnay

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Citrus, grapefruit flavours, hints of melon and buttery notes when aged in an oak barrel.

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Sauvignon Blanc

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Herbal, bell pepper, apples, pears, gooseberries.

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Semillion

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Strong fig flavour, often blended with Sauvignon Blanc to soften harsh berry tones.

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Moscato

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Grapefruity and musky.

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Pinot Grigio

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Crisp, dry with acid.

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Gewurtztraminer

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Fruity flavours, with peach, lychee and rose petals.

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Riesling

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Fresh apples, Lighter than Chardonnay

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Chenin Blanc

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Ripe apple, lemon drop, pear, honeydew

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Grüner Veltliner

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Apple, peach, citrus and mineral notes

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Marsanne

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Marzipan, white peaches, pears

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Fumé Blanc

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Grass, herb, citrus, pineapple, peach

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Viognier

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Flowers, citrus rind, apricot, peach

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