COURT OF MASTER

SOMMELIERS EUROPE

DEDUCTIVE
TASTING
WORKBOOK

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COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIERS - DEDUCTIVE TASTING GRID
Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Clear, Slightly Cloudy, Cloudy Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Dull, Bright, Brilliant Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Pale/Translucent, Medium, Deep, Opaque Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas Evidence Yes, No Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Sediment/Particles Yes, No Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
White: Straw, Yellow, Gold, Amber
Colour Palate - Flavour
Red: Purple, Ruby, Garnet
Primary Fruit (see left)
Hue Silver, Green, Orange, Purple, Ruby, Garnet, Brown
Primary Non Fruit (see left)
Rim Variation Colour change from centre to edge
Secondary (see left)
Extract/Stain None, Light, Medium, Heavy
Tertiary (see left)
Viscosity/Tears Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Balance Does any element dominate
Nose - Aroma
Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Clean/Faulty TCA, H2S, VA, Brett, Oxidation, Other
Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex
Intensity Delicate, Moderate, Powerful
Initial Conclusion
Fruit Condition Tart/Unripe, Ripe, Tropical, Overripe, Jammy, Baked
OW/NW Old World/New World
Age Assessment Youthful, Vinous
Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Primary Fruit Aromas White: Citrus, Orchard, Stone, Tropical, Berry/Other
(see descriptor sheet) Red: Red, Black, Blue, Berry Grape Variety/Blend

Primary Non-Fruit Floral, Herb, Vegetal, Mineral, Spice, Organic Possible Countries

Oak (Old, New, American), MLF, Carbonic Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Secondary
Maceration, Chocolate, Coffee, Toast, Caramel, Final Conclusion
(winemaking)
Vanilla, Butter, Cream
Vintage
Forest Floor, Compost, White Mushroom, Fresh Soil,
Organic Grape Variety/blend
Farmyard, Liquorice, Olive, Other
Mineral Mineral, Limestone, Chalk, Slate/Petrol, Flint, Volcanic
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Meaty, Leather, Truffle, Mushroom, Prune, Game,
Tertiary (aged) Beetroot, Tobacco, Balsamic, Chinese Tea, Damp e.g. AOC/DOCG, Grand/Premier Cru, Reserva, Gran
Quality Hierarchy
Earth, Petrol/Diesel, Straw/Hay, Chamomile Reserva

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COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIERS - AROMA/FLAVOUR DESCRIPTORS
White Wine Fruits
Citrus Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Orange, Blood Orange, Tangerine, Peel/Rind, Pith
Orchard Green Apple, Yellow Apple, Red Apple, Baked Apple, Quince, Unripe Pear, Overripe Pear, Fig
Stone Peach, Nectarine, Apricot, Yellow Plum (Mirabelle)
Tropical Banana, Passion Fruit, Mango, Guava, Lychee, Pineapple, Kiwi
Berry/Other Gooseberry, Grape, Melon, Honeydew, Watermelon
Red Wine Fruits
Red Strawberry, Cherry, Raspberry, Cranberry, Redcurrant, Pomegranate, Red Plum, Cola
Black Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Black Cherry, Black Plum
Blue Blueberry
Dried Dates, Figs, Raisin, Fruitcake
Rosé Wine Fruits
Wild Strawberry, Plum, Raspberry
Non-Fruit
Flower Apple Blossom, Citrus Blossom, Acacia, Lily, Gardenia, Lilac, Iris, Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Chamomile
Herb Rosemary, Thyme, Basil, Lemongrass, Eucalyptus, Mint, Lavender, Dill, Chive, Parsley, Fennel, Oregano
Vegetal Tomato Leaf, Asparagus, Green Pepper, Celery, Radish, Olive, Pea Shoot, Beetroot
Organic Compost, Earth, Forest Floor, Dust, Soil, Truffle, Watercress, Tomato Leaf, Blackcurrant Leaf, Cabbage
Mineral Slate, Chalk, Limestone, River Pebble, Seashell, Oyster Shell, Wet Rock
Spice Celery Salt, Coriander, Juniper, Peppercorn
Baking Spices Allspice, Cinnamon, Aniseed, Clove, Ginger, Nutmeg, Vanilla
Oak Vanilla, Toast, Smoke, Caramel, Chocolate, Coffee, Cedar, Coconut
Malolactic Fermentation Butter, Cream, Custard, Nuts, Honeysuckle, Diacetyl, Brioche, Yogurt
Lees Ageing Yeasty, Bread Dough, Stale Beer, Cheesy, Phenolic
Carbonic Maceration Banana, Bubblegum, Strawberry, Esters
Botrytis Ginger, Saffron, Pain d’Epices, Beeswax, Honey

Tertiary (Whites) Nutty, Honey, Chamomile, Petrol/Diesel, Straw/Hay, Mushroom, Truffle, Olive Oil
Damp Earth, Forest Floor, Truffle, Leather, Game, Prune, Dried Fruits, Raisin, Beetroot, Tobacco, Sun Dried Tomato, Balsamic,
Tertiary (Reds)
Chinese Tea, Farmyard
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EXAMPLE - LOGICAL PROGRESSION OF PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND TERTIARY AROMAS FLAVOURS IN THREE WINES

Wine Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Meursault - 5yrs age Barolo - 12yrs age

Primary Flavours Fruits Citrus Lemon/Lime Lemon Zest

Orchard Green Apple Yellow Apple/Pear

Tropical Passion Fruit/Guava Unripe Pineapple

Berry Gooseberry

Stone Unripe Peach

Red Cranberry

Black

Blue Dried Raspberry

Dried

Flower Apple Blossom Yellow Acacia Dried Red Flowers

Herbs Basil/Tarragon Dried Thyme

Mineral River Pebbles Limestone/Chalk

Vegetal Asparagus/Cucumber

Secondary Flavours Oak Vanilla/Toast/Baking Spices Oak Maturation (Old or New)

Lees Yeasty

Malolactic Butter/Cream

Carbonic

Tertiary Flavours Hazelnut Forest Floor, Dried Leaves

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Wine Number Name of Wine
Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy

Wine Number Name of Wine

Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy
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Wine Number Name of Wine
Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy

Wine Number Name of Wine

Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy
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Wine Number Name of Wine
Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy

Wine Number Name of Wine

Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy
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Wine Number Name of Wine
Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy

Wine Number Name of Wine

Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy
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Wine Number Name of Wine
Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy

Wine Number Name of Wine

Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy
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Wine Number Name of Wine
Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy

Wine Number Name of Wine

Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy
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Wine Number Name of Wine
Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy

Wine Number Name of Wine

Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy
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Wine Number Name of Wine
Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy

Wine Number Name of Wine

Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy
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Wine Number Name of Wine
Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy

Wine Number Name of Wine

Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy
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Wine Number Name of Wine
Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy

Wine Number Name of Wine

Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy
13
Wine Number Name of Wine
Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy

Wine Number Name of Wine

Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy
14
Wine Number Name of Wine
Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy

Wine Number Name of Wine

Sight Palate - Structure
Clarity Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Dessert
Brightness Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas/Sediment Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Colour Body/Texture Tart, Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round
Hue/Rim Variation
Extract/Stain Palate - Flavour
Viscosity/Tears Primary Fruit
Primary Non Fruit
Nose - Aroma Secondary
Clean/Faulty Tertiary
Intensity Balance
Fruit Condition Length/Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Age Assessment Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex

Primary Fruit Aromas Initial Conclusion

OW/NW Old World/New World
Primary Non-Fruit Climate Cool, Cool/Mod, Moderate, Mod/Warm, Warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Secondary (winemaking) Possible Countries
Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Organic/Mineral
Final Conclusion
Tertiary (aged) Vintage
Grape Variety/Blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality Hierarchy
15
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