Riesling Flashcards

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling
Visual:?

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• Visual: Brilliant, Watery White with Hints of Green, Low Concentration

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling
Aromas/Flavors:?

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• Aromas/Flavors: High Intensity

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling
Fruit:?

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o Fruit: Tart Tree Fruits (Green Apple, Bosc Pear, Quince), Citrus/Citrus Peel (Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit), Stone Fruit (White Peach, White Plum, Nectarine), Blackcurrant

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling
Are there signs of sulfur in its youth?

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yes

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling
Floral:?

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o Floral: White Flowers, Jasmine, Fruit Tree Blossoms

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling

Other:?

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

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling
Earth:?

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o Earth: High Minerality, Slate, Crushed Rock

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling
Oak:?

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o Oak: None or Large Neutral Cask

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling

Bottle Age aromas:?

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o Bottle Age Aromas: Honey, Petrol, Paraffin

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mosel Kabinett Riesling
Structure:?

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• Structure: Off Dry, Light Body, High Acidity, Low Alcohol

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Rheingau Spätlese

Visual:?

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• Visual: Star-Bright, Straw with Hints of Pale Gold and Green, Moderate Concentration

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Rheingau Spätlese

Aromas/Flavors:?

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• Aromas/Flavors: High Intensity

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Rheingau Spätlese

Fruit:?

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o Fruit: Ripe Tree Fruits (Yellow Apple, Pear, Quince), Fresh Citrus/Citrus Peel (Grapefruit, Orange, Meyer Lemon), Stone Fruits (Nectarine, White Peach, Apricot, Cherry), Melon

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Rheingau Spätlese

Are there signs of sulfur in its youth?

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Yes

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Rheingau Spätlese

Floral:?

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

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Rheingau Spätlese

Botrytis:?

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o Botrytis: Ginger, Honey, Saffron

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Rheingau Spätlese

Slight Herbal/spice:?

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o Slight Herbal/Spice: Lemongrass

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Rheingau Spätlese

Other:?

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

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Rheingau Spätlese

Earth:?

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o Earth: High Minerality, Granite, Slate, Crushed Rock

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Rheingau Spätlese

Oak:?

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o Oak: None or Large Neutral Cask

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Rheingau Spätlese

Bottle Age Aromas.

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

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Rheingau Spätlese

Structure:?

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• Structure: Off Dry to Medium Sweet, Moderate Minus Body, High Acidity, Moderate Minus Alcohol

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Dry Alsace Riesling

Visual:?

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• Visual: Yellow/Gold with Hints of Green, Moderate Plus Concentration

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Dry Alsace Riesling

Aromas/Flavors:?

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• Aromas/Flavors: High Intensity

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Dry Alsace Riesling

Fruit:?

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o Fruit: Ripe and Cooked Tree Fruits (Yellow Apple, Baked Pear, Quince), Citrus (Lemon, Citronella, Grapefruit), Stone Fruit (Yellow Peach, Stewed Apricot), Tropical Fruit (Pineapple), Banana/Banana Peel

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Dry Alsace Riesling

Is there presence of sulfur in its youth?

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Yes

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Dry Alsace Riesling

Floral?

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o Floral: White Flowers, Honeysuckle, Jasmine

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Dry Alsace Riesling

Botrytis: ?

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o Botrytis: Ginger, Honey, Saffron

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Dry Alsace Riesling

Spice:?

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o Spice: Cardamom, Anise, Fennel

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Dry Alsace Riesling

Other:?

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o Other: Smoke, Candlewax, Slight Petrol

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Dry Alsace Riesling

Earth:?

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o Earth: High Minerality, White Mushroom

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Dry Alsace Riesling

Oak?

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o Oak: None or Large Neutral Cask

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Dry Alsace Riesling

Bottle Age Aromas:?

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

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Dry Alsace Riesling

Structure:?

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

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Clare Valley/Eden Valley Riesling

Visual: ?

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• Visual: Pale Straw with Hints of Gold and Green, Moderate Concentration

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Clare Valley/Eden Valley Riesling

Aromas/Flavors:?

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• Aromas/Flavors: High Intensity

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Clare Valley/Eden Valley Riesling
Fruit:?

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o Fruit: Ripe Citrus (Lime, Lime Candy, Lemon), Stone Fruit (White Peach, White Nectarine), Tart Tree Fruit (Green Apple), Slight Tropical Fruit (Passion Fruit, Guava)

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Clare Valley/Eden Valley Riesling

Is there presence of sulfur in its youth?

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Yes

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Clare Valley/Eden Valley Riesling

Floral:?

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o Floral: White Flowers, Purple Flowers, Linden/Lime Blossoms, Roses

40
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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Clare Valley/Eden Valley Riesling

Other:?

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o Other: Slight Spice, Kerosene/Petrol, Margarita Salt, “Fresh Tennis Balls”

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Clare Valley/Eden Valley Riesling
Oak: ?

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Oak: None

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Typical Descriptors and Structure for Clare Valley/Eden Valley Riesling

Structure:?

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