Tasting Grid Flashcards
(27 cards)
Appearance
COLOUR - straw, yellow, gold, purple, ruby, red, garnet
LUMINOSITY - dull, bright, brilliant
SATURATION - Clear, Light, Pale, Medium, Opaque
Aromatics, Primary
Fruit, Floral, Herbal, Mineral, Spice, Other
Aromatics, Secondary
Lactones, Phenolic Aldehydes, Cellulose, Volatile Phenols, Lees, Malolactic Fermentation
Aromatics, Tertiary
Maturation
Acidity
Low, Medium, High
Alcohol
Low <11, Medium 11-14, High >14%abv
Tannin
Low, Medium, High
Tannin Descriptors
Underripe, Green, Astringent, Chalky, Silky, Plush, Round, Chewy, Grippy
Finish
short <5, Medium 5-9, Long >10 seconds
Mouthfeel /Body
CRISP-Light body, high acid
LIGHT-low abv & tannin, med -high acid
BRIGHT- light body, high acid and citrus forward MEDIUM- medium ABV & acid
ROUND- med-high ABV, low acid
FULL- medium- high ABV
Citrus
Lemon, Lime, Orange, Grapefruit
Red Fruit
Cherry, Red Currant, Cranberry
Black Fruit
Black Currant, Grape
Orchard Fruit
Apple, pear, Quince
Berry Fruit
Blueberry, Strawberry, Blackberry, Raspberry, Gooseberry
Tropical Fruit
Pineapple, Melon, Cantaloupe, Papaya, Mango, Honeydew, Lychee, Banana, Passionfruit
Stone Fruit
Peach, Apricot, Plum
Floral
Blossom, Lavender, Elderflower, Germanium, White Flower, Daisy, Viola, Rose
Herbal
Grass, Tomato Vine/Leaf, Bell Pepper, Mint, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Sage, Rosemary
Mineral
Slate, Wet Rock, Flint, Saline, Talc
Spice
Pepper-white - pink -black, Charcuterie
Other primary aromatics
Bubblegum, Barnyard, Vinegar, Nail Polish Remover,
Lactones
Oak, Coconut, Butter, Cream, Diacetyl
Volatile Phenols
Clove, Spice, Gingerbread, Woodsmoke, Charred aromas, Roasted Coffee, Bacon
