White Grape Testable Tasting Notes Flashcards by Nathan C

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Pale Straw / Straw with hints of Green

Moderate Concentration

Chardonnay - Chablis - France

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Aromas / Flavours: Moderate Intensity

Fruit: Tart to Ripe

Tree fruit: Green Apple, Yellow Apple, Green Pear
Citrus: Lemon
Sulphuric Note (especially in youth): Fling, Burnt Match, Slight Cabbage

Oxidative Notes (if neutral barrels are employed): Hazelnut, Almond, Cheese Rind

Floral: Faint white Flowers, Apple Blossoms, Hasthorne Acacia

Earth: High Minerality, Stony, Chalk, Saline / Seaspray, oyster shell, Button Mushroom

Oak: None or Neutral Barrell

Chardonnay - Chablis - France

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Structure:

Bone Dry to Dry
Moderate to Moderate Plus Body
Elevated to High Acidy
Moderate Alcohol

Chardonnay - Chablis - France

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straw to yellow / pale gold
Moderate to Moderate Plus Intensity

Chardonnay - Côte de Beaune - France

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Aromas / Flavours:

Fruit:
Tree Fruits: Green / Yellow Apple, Pear, Quince

Citrus: Lemon, Melon

Stone Fruit: White Peach, Yellow Cherry

Sulphuric Note (especially in youth): Flint, Burnt Match, Slight Cabbage

Oxidative Notes: Almond, Hazelnut, Cheese Rind

Malolactic Notes: Slight Butter, Crème Fraiche / Sour Cream

Floral: White Flowers, Acacia, Hawthorne, Honeysuckle, Apple Blossoms

Other: Slight Spice, Slight Savory Herbs

Earth: Moderate to High Minerality, Limestone, Button Mushroom

Oak: Low to high use of French oak, toffee, salted caramel, butterscotch, sweet baking spices, cinnamon, toast, smoke

Bottle Age Aromas: Truffle, Honey, Nut

Chardonnay - Côte de Beaune - France

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Structure:

dry
moderate to full body
elevated acidity
moderate to elevated alcohol

Chardonnay - Côte de Beaune - France

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yellow / pale gold
moderate plus concentration

Chardonnay - Oak Driven - California

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Aromas / Flavors
- Moderate to Moderate Plus Intensity

Fruit: Ripe

Tree Fruits: Yellow Apple, Baked Pears

Citrus Fruit: Meyer Lemon , Ripe Apricot, Melon

Tropical Fruits: Pineapple, Mango

Floral: White Flowers, Apple Blossoms, Honeysuckle

Oxidative Notes: Hazelnut, Almond

Malolactic Notes: Butter, Yogurt, Crème Fraiche / Sour Cream

Other: Sweet / Canned Corn

Earth: Low Minerality, Sight Limestone

Oak: Moderate to high use of French Oak, Toffee, Salted Caramel, Butterscotch, Sweet Baking Spices, Vanilla, Pie Crust, Toast

Chardonnay - Oak Driven - California

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Structure

Dry (may have slight RS)
Moderate Plus to full body
Moderate Acidity
Elevated Alcohol

Chardonnay - Oak Driven - California

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Pale Straw with Hints of Green
Moderate Minus Concentration
Slight Residual Gas ( in youth)

Albariño - Rías Baixas - Spain

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Aromas / Flavors:
- Moderate Plus Intensity

Fruit: Ripe

Citrus: Orange, Meyer Lemon, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Melon

Stone Fruit: white peach, peach pit, apricot, nectorine

Tree Fruit: Green Apple

Floral:

White and Yellow Flowers
Citrus and Apple Blossoms
Other: Bubblegum, Agave, Slight Beer Yeast, Leesy, Saline, Possible ML fermentation

Earth:Moderate Plus Minerality

Oak: None

Albariño - Rías Baixas - Spain

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Structure:

Dry
Moderate Body
Elevated Acidity
Moderate Alcohol
REV

Albariño - Rías Baixas - Spain

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Pale Straw / Straw with hints of green
Moderate Concentration

Chenin Blanc - Vouvray - Loire Valley - France

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Aromas / Flavors:
Moderate to Moderate Plus Intensity of Aromas

Fruit:
Tree Fruit: Green, Golden, Oxidized Apple, Quince, Yellow Pear

Citrus: Tangerine , Orange, Lemon

Sulphuric Notes in youth

Oxidative Notes: Slightly Bruised Apple, Bitter Nut, Almond, Cheese Rind / Soft Cheese

Floral: Orange Blossoms, Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Fragrant White Flowers

Herbal: Chamomile / Herbal Tea, Medicinal Notes, Dandelion Greens, Wasabi, Savory Herbs, Tree Bark

Botrytis: Honey (particularly with Bottle Age), Ginger, Marmalade

Other: Wet Wool, Lanolin

Earth: Moderate Plus to High Minerality, Damp Straw, Limestone / Tuffeau, Wet Stones, White Mushroom

Oak: None or Neutral Cask

Chenin Blanc - Vouvray - Loire Valley - France

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Structure:

Dry to Off Dry (examples typically have slight RS)
Moderate Body
High Acidity
Diminished to Moderate Alcohol

Chenin Blanc - Vouvray - Loire Valley - France

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Pale Yellow / Gold
Moderate Plus Concentration

Chenin Blanc - Savennières- Loire Valley

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Aromas / Flavors:

Tree Fruit: Green / Golden / Oxidized Apple, Quince, Yellow Pear

Citrus: Tangerine, Bergamot, Lemon, dried Apricot

Oxidative Notes: Bruised / Rotten Apple, Cider, Bitter Nut, Almond / Marzipan, Pistachio, Cheese Rind / Soft Cheese

Floral: Honeysuckle, Jasmine, White Flowers

Herbal: Chamomile / Herbal Tea, Medicinal Notes, Dandelion Greens, Wasabi, Savory Herbs, Tree Bark

Botrytis (possible): Honey (particularly with bottle age), Saffron, Ginger, Marmalade

Other: Wet Wool, Lanolin

Earth: Moderate Plus to High Minerality, Damp Straw, Schist, Wet Stones, White Mushroom

Oak: None or Neutral Cask

Chenin Blanc - Savennières- Loire Valley

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Structure

Dry
Moderate to Full Body
High Levels of Extract
High Acidity
Moderate to Elevated Alcohol

Chenin Blanc - Savennières- Loire Valley

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Yellow / Gold
Moderate Plus to High Concentration

Gewürztraminer - Alsace - France

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Aromas / Flavors: High (Heady) Intensity

Fruit: Ripe
Tropical Fruit: Lychee, Pineapple, Tropical Fruit Punch

Stone Fruit: Peach, Jam, Dried Apricot

Citrus: Orange Marmalade, Grapefruit Pith

Floral: Roses, Floral Perfume

Spice: Cinnamon, Clove, Gingerbread, Musk, Potpourri, Exotic Spices

Other: Honey, Bergamot Oil, Face Lotion / Perfumed Hand Soap

Earth: Moderate to Moderate Plus Minerality

Oak: None or Neutral Cask

Gewürztraminer - Alsace - France

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Structure:

Dry to Off Dry
Moderate Plus to Full Body
Diminished to Moderate Acidity
Moderate to Elevated Alcohol
Phenolic Bitterness

Gewürztraminer - Alsace - France

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Yellow / Pale Gold (possibly with slight copper and pink tones)

Moderate to Moderate Plus Concentration

Pinot Gris - Alsace - France

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Aromas / Flavors: Moderate to Moderate Plus Intensity

Fruit: Ripe

Stone Fruit: Apricot, Yellow Peach

Citrus Fruit: Meyer Lemon, Orange

Tree Fruit: Baked Apple, Quince

Tropical Fruit: Pineapple, Banana / Banana Peel

Floral: Faint White Flowers, Apple Blossoms, Honeysuckle

Spice: Exotic Spices, Musk, Cinnamon

Botrytis: Honey, Ginger

Other: Beeswax, Damp Cellar, Nutty, Bitter Almond

Earth: Moderate to High Minerality, Mushroom / Forest Floor

Oak: Large Neutral Oak Casks

Pinot Gris - Alsace - France

Aromas / Flavors

Structure

Dry to Medium Dry
Moderate Plus Body
Moderate Acidity
Moderate to Elevated Alcohol
Phenolic Bitterness

Pinot Gris - Alsace - France

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Visual Pale straw with hint of Green (possibly with slight copper and pink tones) Moderate Concentration

Pinot Grigio - Italy Visual

Aromas: Moderate Intensity Fruit: Tart Citrus Fruit: Lemon Tree Fruit: red and yellow Apple Stony fruit: white peach, nectarine , melon Floral: White and yellow flowers Herbal: Watercress / Arugula Other: Peanut Shell, Lager Yeast / Stale Beer Earth: Moderate to Moderate Plus Minerality, stone / chalk, ashen notes, saline Oak: none

Pinot Grigio - Italy Aromas & Flavours

Structure Dry Moderate Body Elevated Acidity Moderate Alcohol Slight Phenolic Bitterness

Pinot Grigio - Italy Structure

Visual Brilliant Watery White with hints of Green Low Concentration

Riesling - Kabinett - Mosal - Germany Visual

Aromas / Flavors: High Intensity Fruit: Tart Tree Fruit: Green Apple, Bosc Pear, Quince Citrus Fruit: Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit Stone Fruit: White Peach, White Plum, Nectarine, Blackcurrant Sulphuric Note (in youth) Floral: White Flowers, Jasmine, Fruit Tree Blossoms Other: Slight Smoke, Candlewax, Panna Cotta / Meringue, Slight Petrol Earth: High Minerality, Slate, Crushed Rock Oak: None or Large Neutral Cask Bottle Age Aromas: Honey, Petrol, Paraffin

Riesling - Kabinett - Mosal - Germany Aromas / Flavors

Structure Off Dry to Medium Dry Light Body High Acidity Low Alcohol

Riesling - Kabinett - Mosal - Germany Structure

Visual Star Bright Straw with hints of Pale Gold and Green Moderate Concentration

Riesling - Spätlese - Rheingau - Germany Visual

Aromas / Flavors: High Intensity Fruit: Ripe Tree Fruit: Yellow Apple, Pear, Quince Citrus Fruit: Grapefruit, Orange, Meyer Lemon Stone Fruit: Nectarine, White Peach, Apricot, Cherry, Melon Sulphuric Note (in youth) Floral: White Flowers, Wildflowers, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Fruit Blossoms Botrytis: Ginger, Honey, Saffron Slight Herbal / Spice: Lemongrass Other: Slight Smoke, Candlewax, Panna Cotta / Meringue, Slight Petrol Earth: High Minerality , Granite, Slate, Crushed Rock Oak: None or Large Neutral Cask Bottle Age Aromas: Honey, Petrol, Paraffin, Herbs (Marjoram, Spearmint)

Riesling - Spätlese - Rheingau - Germany Aromas / Flavors

Structure Medium Dry to Medium Sweet Moderate Minus Body High Acidity Low Alcohol

Riesling - Spätlese - Rheingau - Germany Structure

Visual: Yellow / Gold with hint of Green Moderate Plus Concentration

Riesling - France - Alsace Visual

Aromas / Flavors: High Intensity Fruit: Ripe and Cooked Tree Fruit: yellow Apple, baked pear, quince Citrus: Lemon, Citronella, Grapefruit Stone Fruit: yellow peach, stewed apricot Tropical Fruit: Pineapple, Banana / Banana Peel Sulphuric Note in Youth Floral: White Flowers, Honeysuckle, Jasmine Botrytis: Ginger, Honey, Saffron Spice: Cardamom, Anise, Fennel Other: Smoke, Candlewax, Slight Petrol Earth: High Minerality, White Mushroom Oak: None or Large Oak Cask Bottle Age Aromas: Honey Petrol, Paraffin, Marzipan, Browned Toast

Riesling - France - Alsace Aromas / Flavors

Structure Dry Moderate Plus Body High Acidity Moderate to elevated Alcohol

Riesling - France - Alsace Structure

Visual Pale straw with hints of gold and green Moderate Concentration

Riesling - Australia - Clare Valley, Eden Valley Visual

Aromas / Flavors - High Intensity Fruit: Ripe and Tart Citrus Fruit: Lime, Lemon, Lime Candy Stone Fruit: White Peach, White Nectarine Tree Fruit: Green Apple Tropical Fruit: Passion Fruit, Guava Sulphuric Notes in Youth Floral: white flowers, purple flowers, Linden / Lime Blossoms, Roses Other: Slight Spice, Kerosene / Petrol, Margarita Salt, “Fresh Tennis Ball “ Earth: Moderate to Moderate Plus Minerality, Slate, Steely Oak: None

Riesling - Australia - Clare Valley, Eden Valley Aromas / Flavors

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

Riesling - Australia - Clare Valley, Eden Valley Structure

Visual Pale Straw with Hints of Green Moderate Concentration

Sauvignon Blanc - Loire Valley - Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand - Marlborough Visual

Aromas / Flavors - Moderate to Moderate Plus Intensity of Aromas Fruit: Tart and Ripe Citrus Fruit: Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime Tree Fruit: Green Apple, Green Pear, Gooseberry Tropical Fruit: Kiwi, Passion Fruit Floral: Faint White Flowers, Citrus Blossoms Herbal: Green, Pyrazine, Cut Grass, Green Bell Pepper, Blackcurrant Bud, Box Tree, Nettles, Tarragon Earth: High Minerality, Wet Stones, Chalk, Crushed Rocks Oak: None or Neutral Oak Casks

Sauvignon Blanc - Loire Valley - Sancerre Aromas / Flavors

Structure Dry Moderate Body High Acidity Moderate to Moderate Plus Alcohol

Sauvignon Blanc - Loire Valley - Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand - Marlborough Structure

Aromas / Flavors - High Intensity of Aromas Fruit: Ripe and Tart Citrus Fruit: Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Melon, Gooseberry Tropical Fruit: Passion Fruit, Guava, Pineapple Stone Fruit: N/A Floral: Faint White Flowers, Citrus Blossoms Herbal: Green, Pyrazine: Cut Grass, Asparagus, Canned Pea, Green Bell Pepper, Jalapeño, Blackcurrant Bud, Rhubarb Earth: Low to Moderate Minerality, Wet Sand, Chalk Oak: None

Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand - Marlborough Aromas / Flavors

Visual Straw with Hints of Green and Gold Moderate Concentration

Sauvignon Blanc - California - Napa / Sonoma Visual

Aromas / Flavors - Moderate Plus Intensity, Less Pronounced Varietal Character Fruit: Ripe and Tart Citrus Fruit: Ruby Red Grapefruit, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Lime Tropical Fruit: Passion Fruit, Guava, Kiwi Tree Fruit: Red Apple Stone Fruit: White Peach, Nectarine, Melon Floral: White Flowers, Citrus Blossoms Herbal: Green / Pyrazine: Cut Grass, Celery, Tarragon, Lemongrass Earth: Low to Moderate Minerality Oak: None or Low to Moderate use of French Oak

Sauvignon Blanc - California - Napa / Sonoma Aromas / Flavors

Structure Dry Moderate Plus Body Moderate Plus to High Acidity Moderate Plus to High Alcohol

Sauvignon Blanc - California - Napa / Sonoma Structure

Visual - Yellow / Pale color with hints of Green Moderate Plus Concentration

Sauvignon Blanc ( usually blended with Semillon) - France - Bordeaux - Graves Visual

Aromas / Flavors: Moderate Intensity of Aromas Fruit: Tart Citrus Fruit:Grapefruit, Lemon Tropical Fruit: Pineapple, Passion Fruit Tree Fruit:Green Fig, Green / Yellow Apple Stone Fruit: Melon, Nectarine, Peach, Apricot Floral: Honeysuckle, Faint White Flowers Herbal: Green, Pyrazines, Cut Grass, Celery Seed / Celery Earth: Gravel, Wet Rocks Other: Beeswax, Lanolin, Cream Soda, Sunflower Seed Oak: Moderate to High Use of new French oak, vanilla, toast

Sauvignon Blanc ( usually blended with Semillon) - France - Bordeaux - Graves Aromas / Flavors

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

Sauvignon Blanc ( usually blended with Semillon) - France - Bordeaux - Graves Structure

Visual Yellow with hints of Green Moderate Plus Concentration

Torrontés - Argentina - Salta Visual

Aromas / Flavors: High Intensity Fruit: ripe Tropical Fruit: Pineapple, Guava, Papaya Citrus Fruit: Orange, Meyer, Lemon Stone Fruit: Peach, Melon Floral: Highly Floral, Perfumed Orange Blossoms, Roses, Jasmine, Geraniums Other: Hand Lotion / Soapy, potpourri, slight Musk Spice Earth: Low to Moderate Minerality Oak: None

Torrontés - Argentina - Salta Aromas / Flavors

Structure: Dry Moderate Plus Body Moderate to Elevated Acidity Elevated Alcohol Possible Phenolic Bitterness

Torrontés - Argentina - Salta Structure

Visual Yellow / Gold Color Moderate Plus Concentration

Viognier - France - Rhône Valley - Condrieu Visual

Aromas / Flavors: High Intensity Fruit: Ripe Stone Fruit: Apricot, Peach, Peach Pit Citrus Fruit: Mandarin Orange, Ruby Red Grapefruit Tropical Fruit: Mango, Persimmon, Fruit Cocktail Floral: Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Orange Blossoms, Rose Spice: Cinnamon, Musk, Potpourii, Candied Citrus Peel, Anise, Gingerbread Malolactic Fermentation (not always present): Crème Fraiche, Yogurt, Butter Earth: Moderate to Moderate Plus Minerality, Stone / Granite Oak: None, Neutral Oak, Low to Moderate use of New French Oak

Viognier - France - Rhône Valley - Condrieu Aromas / Flavors

Structure Dry (may have slight residual sugar) Moderate Plus to Full Body Diminished to Moderate Acidity Elevated Alcohol Phenolic Bitterness

Viognier - France - Rhône Valley - Condrieu Structure