wine Flashcards
how do sweet and dry differ
sugar level; sweet is high, dry is low
difference between sweet and fruity
sweet is sugar, fruity is aroma
can something be sweet and dry? dry and fruity?
no, yes
how does acid feel on the palate?
dries the mouth then resalivates
What does tannin feel like?
It only dries the mouth
What does balanced mean
Exactly how it sounds – no single aspect of the wine is overpowered
What is the finish?
The after taste/effect essentially
What is the body?
The perceived weight of the wine
What does being soft mean?
Easy to drink, smooth, etc
3 reds – name, varietal, location, description
pavette, pinot noir, california; light, cherry, raspberry, black pepper
moonshot, red blend, california; medium bodied, pomegranate, vanilla
anatomy, cabernet, california; fuller, blackberry, fig
3 whites – name, varietal, location, description
kuranui, sauv blanc, new zealand; light, tropical
raymond, chardonnay, california; medium body, pear, oak
stella, moscato, italy; full body, peach, honey