Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 1

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Classified Growth Médoc/Graves
(Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends aged in barrel for one to two years prior to release)

Visual:?

Answer 1

• Visual: Dark Ruby/Purple Color, Moderate Plus Concentration

Question 2

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Classified Growth Médoc/Graves
(Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends aged in barrel for one to two years prior to release)

Aromas/Flavors:?

Answer 2

• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate Plus Intensity

Question 3

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Classified Growth Médoc/Graves
(Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends aged in barrel for one to two years prior to release)

Fruit:?

Answer 3

o Fruit: Black Fruit (Blackcurrant/Cassis, Blackberry, Black Cherry), Slight Red Fruit and Plum

Question 4

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Classified Growth Médoc/Graves
(Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends aged in barrel for one to two years prior to release)

Fruit:?

Answer 4

o Floral: Purple Flowers, Violets

Question 5

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Classified Growth Médoc/Graves
(Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends aged in barrel for one to two years prior to release)

Herbal/Green:?

Answer 5

o Herbal/Green: Sage, Green Bell Pepper, Mint, Tobacco, Dried Savory Herbs

Question 6

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Classified Growth Médoc/Graves
(Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends aged in barrel for one to two years prior to release)

Spice (Savory): ?

Answer 6

o Spice (Savory): Green Peppercorn, Anise, Clove, Exotic Spices

Question 7

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Classified Growth Médoc/Graves
(Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends aged in barrel for one to two years prior to release)

Other:?

Answer 7

o Other: Leather, Pencil Shavings, Cedar, Iodine, Medicinal, Game, Cigar Box

Question 8

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Classified Growth Médoc/Graves
(Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends aged in barrel for one to two years prior to release)

Earth:?

Answer 8

o Earth: Moderate Plus to High Minerality, Graphite, Gravel, Iron, Damp Soil, Mushroom, Vanilla, Roasted Nut, Cedar)

Question 9

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Classified Growth Médoc/Graves
(Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends aged in barrel for one to two years prior to release)

Structure:?

Answer 9

• Structure: Dry, Moderate to Moderate Plus Body, Moderate Plus to High Tannin, Moderate Plus Acidity, Moderate to Moderate Plus Alcohol

Question 10

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

• Visual: ?

Answer 10

• Visual: Dark Purple Color, High Concentration

Question 11

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

Aromas/Flavors:?

Answer 11

• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate Plus Intensity

Question 12

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

Fruit:?

Answer 12

o Fruit: Ripe/Lush Black Fruit (Blackcurrant/Cassis, Blackberry, Black Cherry), Lush Red Fruit (Sweet Cherry, Raspberry), Boysenberry/Blueberry

Question 13

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

Can there be Possible Volatile Acidity?

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

Floral?

Answer 14

o Floral: Purple Flowers, Violets

Question 15

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

Herbal/Green (in cooler vintages): ?

Answer 15

o Herbal/Green (in cooler vintages): Sage, Mint, Green Bell Pepper, Tobacco, Eucalyptus

Question 16

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

Spice (Sweet):?

Answer 16

o Spice (Sweet): Anise, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Clove, Allspice, Nutmeg

Question 17

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

Other:?

Answer 17

o Other: Cedar, Pencil Shavings, Sweet Leather, Cigar Box

Question 18

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

Oak:?

Answer 18

o Oak: Moderate Plus to High Use of New French Oak (Allspice, Nutmeg, Clove, Smoke, Toast, Coffee, Vanilla, Roasted Nut, Cocoa, Cedar)

Question 19

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Napa Cabernet

Structure:?

Answer 19

• Structure: Dry (with Ripe Attack), Full Body, Moderate Plus to High Tannin, Moderate Acidity, Moderate Plus to High Alcohol

Question 20

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Coonawarra Cabernet

Visual:?

Answer 20

• Visual: Dark Ruby to Purple Color, Moderate Plus Concentration

Question 21

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Coonawarra Cabernet

Fruit:?

Answer 21

o Fruit: Ripe/Lush Black Fruit (Cassis/Blackcurrant, Blackberry, Black Cherry), Ripe/Lush Red Fruit (Red Cherry, Red Plum), Prune

Question 22

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Coonawarra Cabernet

Floral: ?

Answer 22

o Floral: Purple Flowers, Violets

Question 23

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Coonawarra Cabernet

Spice (Sweet):?

Answer 23

o Spice (Sweet): Licorice/Anise, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Clove, Allspice, Nutmeg

Question 24

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Coonawarra Cabernet

Other:?

Answer 24

o Other: Cedar, Pencil Shavings, Leather, Cigar Box

Question 25

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Coonawarra Cabernet Earth:?

Answer 25

o Earth: Moderate to Moderate Plus Minerality, Terra Rossa/Red Soils, Loamy/Clay

Question 26

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Coonawarra Cabernet | Oak:?

Answer 26

o Oak: Moderate to Moderate Plus Use of New French or American Oak (Baking Spices, Clove, Smoke, Coffee, Vanilla, Roasted Nut, Cedar)

Question 27

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Coonawarra Cabernet Structure:?

Answer 27

• Structure: Dry (with Ripe Attack), Moderate Plus Body, Moderate to Moderate Plus Tannin, Moderate to Moderate Plus Acidity, Moderate Plus to High Alcohol

Question 28

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet Visual:?

Answer 28

• Visual: Dark Ruby/Purple Color, Moderate Plus Concentration

Question 29

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet • Aromas/Flavors: ?

Answer 29

• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate Plus Intensity

Question 30

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet Fruit:?

Answer 30

o Fruit: Ripe/Lush Black Fruits (Blackcurrant/Cassis, Blackberry, Black Cherry), Ripe/Lush Red Fruits (Red Plum, Raspberry)

Question 31

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet Floral:?

Answer 31

o Floral: Purple Flowers, Violets

Question 32

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet Herbal/Green:?

Answer 32

o Herbal/Green: Green Bell Pepper/Capsicum, Green/Black Olive, Mint, Tobacco

Question 33

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet Spice:?

Answer 33

o Spice (Sweet): Anise, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Clove, Allspice, Nutmeg

Question 34

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet | Other:?

Answer 34

o Other: Cedar, Pencil Shavings, Leather, Cigar Box

Question 35

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet Earth:?

Answer 35

o Earth: Moderate to Moderate Plus Minerality, Damp Earth, Mushroom/Compost, Iron, Graphite

Question 36

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet Oak:?

Answer 36

o Oak: Moderate Use of New French Oak (Baking Spices, Clove, Smoke, Coffee, Vanilla, Roasted Nut, Cedar)

Question 37

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chilean Cabernet Structure:?

Answer 37

• Structure: Dry (with Ripe Attack), Moderate Plus Body, Moderate Plus Tannin, Moderate to Moderate Plus Acidity, Moderate Plus Alcohol