Tasting & Evaluating Wine Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
How do you evaluate appearance?
A
1) clarity
2) intensity
3) colour
2
Q
Where do primary aromas come from?
A
From the grapes or during fermentation
3
Q
What are secondary aromas?
A
Created post-fermentation.
Most often extracted from oak or malpractice conversion
4
Q
What are tertiary aromas?
A
From the aging process. Could be oxidative. The aging process can change the primary aromas. Fruit aromas become less fresh and more dried fruit character.
5
Q
What is the 3 point scale to judge alcohol in wine?
A
Low: less than 11%
Medium: 11-13.9%
High: 14% or higher
6
Q
What are the alcohol categories for fortified wines?
A
Low: 15-16.4%
Medium: 11-13.9%
High: 14% and above
7
Q
How do you judge the quality level of a wine?
A
Balance, length/finish, intensity and complexity
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