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White Wine – What are the primary color options?

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Straw
Yellow
Gold

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White Wine – What are the 4 fruit categories you must check?

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Apple / Pear
Citrus
Stone Fruit
Tropical

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White Wine – What are the fruit condition options (Nose)?

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Tart
Ripe
Overripe
Jammy
Candied
Baked
Dried
Bruised

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White Wine – What are the fruit condition options (Palate)?

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Tart
Ripe
Overripe
Jammy
Candied
Baked
Dried
Bruised

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White Wine – What non-fruit categories must you evaluate?

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Flowers
Fresh Herbs / Hay
Green Bell Pepper / Grass / Jalapeño / Asparagus
Grape Variety Spice (Allspice, Pepper, Cardamom)
Noble Rot (Honey, Ginger, Saffron, Wax)
Oxidation (Nuts, Dried Fruit)
Lees (Dough, Bread, Yeast, Cheese Rind)
Malolactic (Butter, Cream, Yogurt)
Petrol / Gasoline / Rubber
Earth (Wet Leaves, Mushroom, Compost)
Mineral (Wet Rock, Sulfur)
New Oak (Vanilla, Toast, Smoke, Baking Spice)

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White Wine – What structure elements must you evaluate?

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Phenolic Bitterness (Yes/No)
Sweetness (Dry / Off-Dry)
Acidity (Low–Medium / Medium / Medium+ / High)
Alcohol (Low–Medium / Medium / Medium+ / High)

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White Wine – What is the order of your Initial Conclusion?

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Possible Grape(s)
Climate (Cool / Moderate / Warm)
Possible Countries
Age Range

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White Wine – What must your Final Conclusion include?

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Primary Grape Variety
Country of Origin
Region + Appellation
Official Quality Level (if applicable)
Vintage
Then: 2-sentence sales pitch.

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Red Wine – What are the primary color options?

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Purple
Ruby
Garnet

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Red Wine – What fruit categories must you check?

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Red Fruit
Black Fruit
Blue Fruit

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Red Wine – Fruit condition options (Nose)?

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Tart
Ripe
Overripe
Jammy
Candied
Baked
Dried
Bruised

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Red Wine – Fruit condition options (Palate)?

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Tart
Ripe
Overripe
Jammy
Candied
Baked
Dried
Bruised

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Red Wine – What non-fruit categories must you evaluate?

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Flowers
Fresh Herbs / Tomato Leaf
Dried Herbs
Green Bell Pepper / Grass / Jalapeño
Mint / Eucalyptus
Black Peppercorn
Coffee / Cocoa / Mocha
Meat / Blood / Leather
Balsamic / Tar
Carbonic Maceration
Earth (Forest Floor, Wet Leaves, Mushroom)
Mineral (Wet Rock, Sulfur)
New Oak (Vanilla, Smoke, Toast, Coconut, Dill)

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Red Wine – What structure elements must you evaluate?

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Tannin (Low–Medium / Medium / Medium+ / High)
Acidity (Low–Medium / Medium / Medium+ / High)
Alcohol (Low–Medium / Medium / Medium+ / High)

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Red Wine – What is the order of your Initial Conclusion?

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Possible Grape(s)
Climate
Possible Countries
Age Range

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Red Wine – What must your Final Conclusion include?

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Primary Grape Variety
Country of Origin
Region + Appellation
Official Quality Level (if applicable)
Vintage
Then: 2-sentence sales pitch.

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What is the #1 point-loss mistake on the Certified Tasting Exam?

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Not filling every single line.

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When should you mark “YES” on a descriptor?

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Only if it is:
• Very apparent
• Important to identity
Otherwise → mark NO.

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What should you trust most in blind tasting?

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STRUCTURE.
Acid
Tannin
Alcohol
Sweetness
Fruit lies. Structure doesn’t.

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ALBARIÑO — RÍAS BAIXAS (No Oak)

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COLOR:
Straw;

FRUIT:
Apple/Pear: NO;
Citrus: YES – Lemon;
Stone Fruit: YES – White Peach;
Tropical: NO;
Fruit Condition (Nose): Tart;
Fruit Condition (Palate): Tart;

NON-FRUIT:
Flowers: YES;
Fresh Herbs/Hay: NO;
Green Pepper/Grass: NO;
Grape Variety Spice: NO;
Noble Rot: NO;
Oxidation: NO;
Lees: YES (possible);
Malolactic: NO;
Petrol: NO;
Earth: NO;
Mineral: YES;
New Oak: NO;

STRUCTURE:
Phenolic Bitterness: NO;
Sweetness: Dry;
Acidity: High;
Alcohol: Medium;
Body: Medium;
Finish: Medium+;

Climate: Cool–Moderate;
Age Range: 1–3 Years;

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CHARDONNAY — CHABLIS

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COLOR:
Straw;

FRUIT:
Apple/Pear: YES – Green Apple;
Citrus: YES – Lemon;
Stone Fruit: NO;
Tropical: NO;
Fruit Condition (Nose): Tart;
Fruit Condition (Palate): Tart;

NON-FRUIT:
Flowers: NO;
Fresh Herbs/Hay: NO;
Green Pepper/Grass: NO;
Grape Variety Spice: NO;
Noble Rot: NO;
Oxidation: NO;
Lees: Possible
Malolactic: NO (or minimal);
Petrol: NO;
Earth: NO;
Mineral: YES;
New Oak: NO;

STRUCTURE:
Phenolic Bitterness: NO;
Sweetness: Dry;
Acidity: High;
Alcohol: Medium;
Body: Light–Medium;
Finish: Medium+;

Climate: Cool;
Age Range: 1–5 Years;

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CHARDONNAY — CÔTE DE BEAUNE

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COLOR:
Yellow–Gold;

FRUIT:
Apple/Pear: YES – Yellow Apple;
Citrus: YES – Lemon;
Stone Fruit: YES – Peach;
Tropical: NO;
Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe;
Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe;

NON-FRUIT:
Flowers: NO;
Fresh Herbs/Hay: NO;
Green Pepper/Grass: NO;
Grape Variety Spice: NO;
Noble Rot: NO;
Oxidation: NO;
Lees: YES;
Malolactic: YES;
Petrol: NO;
Earth: NO;
Mineral: YES;
New Oak: YES;

STRUCTURE:
Phenolic Bitterness: NO;
Sweetness: Dry;
Acidity: Medium+;
Alcohol: Medium+;
Body: Medium+;
Finish: Long;

Climate: Moderate;
Age Range: 3–10 Years;

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CHARDONNAY — MÂCONNAIS (Village or Premier Cru Only)

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COLOR:
Yellow;

FRUIT:
Apple/Pear: YES – Yellow Apple;
Citrus: YES – Lemon;
Stone Fruit: YES;
Tropical: NO;
Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe;
Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe;

NON-FRUIT:
Flowers: NO;
Fresh Herbs/Hay: NO;
Green Pepper/Grass: NO;
Grape Variety Spice: NO;
Noble Rot: NO;
Oxidation: NO;
Lees: YES;
Malolactic: YES;
Petrol: NO;
Earth: NO;
Mineral: YES (lighter);
New Oak: YES (lighter);

STRUCTURE:
Phenolic Bitterness: NO;
Sweetness: Dry;
Acidity: Medium+;
Alcohol: Medium;
Body: Medium;
Finish: Medium+;

Climate: Moderate–Warm;
Age Range: 1–5 Years;

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CHARDONNAY — NAPA VALLEY

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COLOR:
Gold;

FRUIT:
Apple/Pear: YES – Baked Apple;
Citrus: YES;
Stone Fruit: YES;
Tropical: YES – Pineapple;
Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe;
Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe;

NON-FRUIT:
Flowers: NO;
Fresh Herbs/Hay: NO;
Green Pepper/Grass: NO;
Grape Variety Spice: NO;
Noble Rot: NO;
Oxidation: NO;
Lees: YES;
Malolactic: YES;
Petrol: NO;
Earth: NO;
Mineral: NO;
New Oak: YES;

STRUCTURE:
Phenolic Bitterness: NO;
Sweetness: Dry;
Acidity: Medium;
Alcohol: High;
Body: Full;
Finish: Long;

Climate: Warm;
Age Range: 1–6 Years;

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CHARDONNAY — SONOMA COUNTY
COLOR: Yellow–Gold; FRUIT: Apple/Pear: YES; Citrus: YES; Stone Fruit: YES; Tropical: YES (possible); Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Hay: NO; Green Pepper/Grass: NO; Grape Variety Spice: NO; Noble Rot: NO; Oxidation: NO; Lees: YES; Malolactic: YES; Petrol: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Phenolic Bitterness: NO; Sweetness: Dry; Acidity: Medium+; Alcohol: Medium+; Body: Medium+; Finish: Medium+; Climate: Moderate–Warm; Age Range: 1–6 Years
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CHARDONNAY — CENTRAL COAST
COLOR: Yellow; FRUIT: Apple/Pear: YES; Citrus: YES; Stone Fruit: YES; Tropical: YES; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Hay: NO; Green Pepper/Grass: NO; Grape Variety Spice: NO; Noble Rot: NO; Oxidation: NO; Lees: YES; Malolactic: YES; Petrol: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Phenolic Bitterness: NO; Sweetness: Dry; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: High; Body: Full; Finish: Medium+; Climate: Moderate–Warm; Age Range: 1–6 Years;
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CHENIN BLANC — VOUVRAY (Demi-Sec Only)
COLOR: Straw; FRUIT: Apple/Pear: YES – Yellow Apple; Citrus: YES – Lemon; Stone Fruit: NO; Tropical: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: YES; Fresh Herbs/Hay: NO; Green Pepper/Grass: NO; Grape Variety Spice: NO; Noble Rot: NO (unless obvious); Oxidation: NO; Lees: NO; Malolactic: NO; Petrol: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: YES; New Oak: NO; STRUCTURE: Phenolic Bitterness: NO; Sweetness: Off-Dry; Acidity: High; Alcohol: Medium; Body: Medium; Finish: Medium+; Climate: Cool; Age Range: 1–15 Years;
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GEWÜRZTRAMINER — ALSACE (Off-Dry Only)
COLOR: Gold; FRUIT: Apple/Pear: NO; Citrus: NO; Stone Fruit: YES – Peach; Tropical: YES – Lychee; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: YES; Fresh Herbs/Hay: NO; Green Pepper/Grass: NO; Grape Variety Spice: YES; Noble Rot: NO; Oxidation: NO; Lees: NO; Malolactic: NO; Petrol: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: NO; STRUCTURE: Phenolic Bitterness: YES (slight possible); Sweetness: Off-Dry; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: High; Body: Full; Finish: Medium+; Climate: Moderate–Warm; Age Range: 1–6 Years;
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PINOT GRIGIO — FRIULI
COLOR: Straw; FRUIT: Apple/Pear: YES – Green Apple; Citrus: YES – Lemon; Stone Fruit: NO; Tropical: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Tart; Fruit Condition (Palate): Tart; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Hay: NO; Green Pepper/Grass: NO; Grape Variety Spice: NO; Noble Rot: NO; Oxidation: NO; Lees: NO; Malolactic: NO; Petrol: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: YES; New Oak: NO; STRUCTURE: Phenolic Bitterness: YES (slight possible); Sweetness: Dry; Acidity: High; Alcohol: Medium–; Body: Light–Medium; Finish: Medium; Climate: Cool; Age Range: 1–3 Years;
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PINOT GRIGIO — TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE
COLOR: Straw; FRUIT: Apple/Pear: YES – Green Apple; Citrus: YES – Lemon; Stone Fruit: NO; Tropical: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Tart; Fruit Condition (Palate): Tart; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Hay: NO; Green Pepper/Grass: NO; Grape Variety Spice: NO; Noble Rot: NO; Oxidation: NO; Lees: NO; Malolactic: NO; Petrol: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: YES; New Oak: NO; STRUCTURE: Phenolic Bitterness: YES (slight possible); Sweetness: Dry; Acidity: High; Alcohol: Medium; Body: Light–Medium; Finish: Medium; Climate: Cool; Age Range: 1–3 Years
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RIESLING — MOSEL (Kabinett/Spätlese Only)
COLOR: Straw; FRUIT: Apple/Pear: YES – Green Apple; Citrus: YES – Lime; Stone Fruit: YES – Peach; Tropical: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Tart; Fruit Condition (Palate): Tart; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: YES; Fresh Herbs/Hay: NO; Green Pepper/Grass: NO; Grape Variety Spice: NO; Noble Rot: NO; Oxidation: NO; Lees: NO; Malolactic: NO; Petrol: YES Earth: NO; Mineral: YES; New Oak: NO; STRUCTURE: Phenolic Bitterness: NO; Sweetness: Off-Dry; Acidity: High; Alcohol: Low–Medium; Body: Light–Medium; Finish: Medium+; Climate: Cool; Age Range: 1–10 Years;
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RIESLING — RHEINGAU
COLOR: Straw; FRUIT: Apple/Pear: YES – Yellow Apple; Citrus: YES – Lemon; Stone Fruit: YES – Peach; Tropical: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: YES; Fresh Herbs/Hay: NO; Green Pepper/Grass: NO; Grape Variety Spice: NO; Noble Rot: NO; Oxidation: NO; Lees: NO; Malolactic: NO; Petrol: YES (with age); Earth: NO; Mineral: YES; New Oak: NO; STRUCTURE: Phenolic Bitterness: NO; Sweetness: Off-Dry; Acidity: High; Alcohol: Medium; Body: Medium; Finish: Medium+; Climate: Cool–Moderate; Age Range: 1–12 Years
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SAUVIGNON BLANC — SANCERRE
COLOR: Straw; FRUIT: Apple/Pear: NO; Citrus: YES – Lime; Stone Fruit: NO; Tropical: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Tart; Fruit Condition (Palate): Tart; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Hay: YES; Green Pepper/Grass: YES; Grape Variety Spice: NO; Noble Rot: NO; Oxidation: NO; Lees: NO; Malolactic: NO; Petrol: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: YES; New Oak: NO; STRUCTURE: Phenolic Bitterness: NO; Sweetness: Dry; Acidity: High; Alcohol: Medium; Body: Light–Medium; Finish: Medium+; Climate: Cool; Age Range: 1–3 Years;
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SAUVIGNON BLANC — POUILLY-FUMÉ
COLOR: Straw; FRUIT: Apple/Pear: NO; Citrus: YES – Lemon/Lime; Stone Fruit: NO; Tropical: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Tart; Fruit Condition (Palate): Tart; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Hay: YES; Green Pepper/Grass: YES; Grape Variety Spice: NO; Noble Rot: NO; Oxidation: NO; Lees: NO; Malolactic: NO; Petrol: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: YES (smoky/flinty); New Oak: NO; STRUCTURE: Phenolic Bitterness: NO; Sweetness: Dry; Acidity: High; Alcohol: Medium; Body: Light–Medium; Finish: Medium+; Climate: Cool; Age Range: 1–3 Years;
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SAUVIGNON BLANC — MARLBOROUGH
COLOR: Straw; FRUIT: Apple/Pear: NO; Citrus: YES – Lime; Stone Fruit: NO; Tropical: YES – Passionfruit; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Hay: YES; Green Pepper/Grass: YES; Grape Variety Spice: NO; Noble Rot: NO; Oxidation: NO; Lees: NO; Malolactic: NO; Petrol: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: NO; STRUCTURE: Phenolic Bitterness: NO; Sweetness: Dry; Acidity: High; Alcohol: Medium+; Body: Medium; Finish: Medium+; Climate: Moderate; Age Range: 1–3 Years;
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TORRONTÉS — SALTA
COLOR: Straw; FRUIT: Apple/Pear: NO; Citrus: YES – Lemon; Stone Fruit: YES – Peach; Tropical: YES – Mango; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: YES; Fresh Herbs/Hay: NO; Green Pepper/Grass: NO; Grape Variety Spice: YES (aromatic intensity); Noble Rot: NO; Oxidation: NO; Lees: NO; Malolactic: NO; Petrol: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: NO; STRUCTURE: Phenolic Bitterness: YES (slight); Sweetness: Dry; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: Medium+; Body: Medium; Finish: Medium; Climate: Warm (high altitude); Age Range: 1–3 Years;
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TORRONTÉS — SALTA
COLOR: Straw; FRUIT: Apple/Pear: NO; Citrus: YES – Lemon; Stone Fruit: YES – Peach; Tropical: YES – Mango; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: YES; Fresh Herbs/Hay: NO; Green Pepper/Grass: NO; Grape Variety Spice: YES (aromatic intensity); Noble Rot: NO; Oxidation: NO; Lees: NO; Malolactic: NO; Petrol: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: NO; STRUCTURE: Phenolic Bitterness: YES (slight); Sweetness: Dry; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: Medium+; Body: Medium; Finish: Medium; Climate: Warm (high altitude); Age Range: 1–3 Years;
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TORRONTÉS — MENDOZA
COLOR: Straw; FRUIT: Apple/Pear: NO; Citrus: YES; Stone Fruit: YES; Tropical: YES; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: YES; Fresh Herbs/Hay: NO; Green Pepper/Grass: NO; Grape Variety Spice: YES; Noble Rot: NO; Oxidation: NO; Lees: NO; Malolactic: NO; Petrol: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: NO; STRUCTURE: Phenolic Bitterness: YES (slight); Sweetness: Dry; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: Medium+; Body: Medium; Finish: Medium; Climate: Warm; Age Range: 1–3 Years;
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🇫🇷 CABERNET FRANC — CHINON
COLOR: Ruby FRUIT: Red: YES – Red Cherry; Black: NO; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Tart; Fruit Condition (Palate): Tart; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: YES; Dried Herbs: YES; Green Pepper: YES; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: NO; Meat/Leather: NO; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: YES; Mineral: NO; New Oak: NO; STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium; Acidity: Medium+; Alcohol: Medium; Climate: Moderate; Age Range: 1–4 Years
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🇫🇷 CABERNET FRANC — BOURGUEIL
COLOR: Ruby FRUIT: Red: YES – Red Cherry; Black: NO; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Tart–Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Tart–Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: YES; Dried Herbs: YES; Green Pepper: YES; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: NO; Meat/Leather: NO; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: YES; Mineral: NO; New Oak: NO (or minimal); STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium+; Acidity: Medium+; Alcohol: Medium; Climate: Moderate; Age Range: 1–5 Years
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🇫🇷 CABERNET SAUVIGNON — HAUT-MÉDOC
COLOR: Deep Ruby FRUIT: Red: NO; Black: YES – Blackcurrant; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Tart–Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Tart–Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: YES (possible); Dried Herbs: YES; Green Pepper: YES (possible); Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: YES; Meat/Leather: YES (age dependent); Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: YES; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: High; Acidity: Medium+; Alcohol: Medium+; Climate: Moderate; Age Range: 4–10 Years
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🇫🇷 CABERNET SAUVIGNON — Graves
COLOR: Deep Ruby FRUIT: Red: NO; Black: YES – Blackcurrant; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Tart–Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Tart–Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: YES (possible); Dried Herbs: YES; Green Pepper: YES (possible); Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: YES; Meat/Leather: YES (possible); Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: YES; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: High; Acidity: Medium+; Alcohol: Medium+; Climate: Moderate; Age Range: 4–10 Years
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🇺🇸 CABERNET SAUVIGNON — NAPA VALLEY
COLOR: Purple–Deep Ruby FRUIT: Red: NO; Black: YES – Blackberry; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: YES (possible); Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: YES; Meat/Leather: NO; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: High; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: High; Climate: Warm; Age Range: 1–8 Years
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🇺🇸 CABERNET SAUVIGNON — SONOMA COUNTY
COLOR: Deep Ruby FRUIT: Red: NO; Black: YES – Blackberry; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: YES (possible); Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: YES; Meat/Leather: NO; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: High; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: High; Climate: Warm; Age Range: 1–8 Years
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🇺🇸 CABERNET SAUVIGNON — PASO ROBLES
COLOR: Purple FRUIT: Red: NO; Black: YES – Blackberry; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: YES; Meat/Leather: NO; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: High; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: High; Climate: Warm; Age Range: 1–6 Years
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🇫🇷 GAMAY — BEAUJOLAIS (Carbonic, No Oak)
COLOR: Ruby FRUIT: Red: YES – Red Cherry; Black: NO; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: NO; Meat/Leather: NO; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: YES; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: NO; STRUCTURE: Tannin: Low; Acidity: High; Alcohol: Medium; Climate: Moderate; Age Range: 1–3 Years
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🇫🇷 GRENACHE — CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
COLOR: Ruby FRUIT: Red: YES – Strawberry; Black: YES – Blackberry; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: YES; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: NO; Meat/Leather: YES (possible); Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: YES; Mineral: NO; New Oak: NO (traditionally neutral); STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: High; Climate: Warm; Age Range: 3–8 Years
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🇫🇷 GRENACHE — GIGONDAS
COLOR: Ruby FRUIT: Red: YES; Black: YES; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: YES; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: NO; Meat/Leather: YES (possible); Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: YES; Mineral: NO; New Oak: NO; STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium+; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: High; Climate: Warm; Age Range: 3–8 Years
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🇦🇷 MALBEC — MENDOZA
COLOR: Deep Ruby FRUIT: Red: NO; Black: YES – Blackberry; Blue: YES – Blueberry; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: YES – Violet; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: YES; Meat/Leather: NO; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium+; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: High; Climate: Warm; Age Range: 1–5 Years
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🇫🇷 MERLOT — POMEROL
COLOR: Ruby FRUIT: Red: YES – Red Plum; Black: YES – Black Plum; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: YES; Meat/Leather: YES (age dependent); Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: YES; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium+; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: Medium+; Climate: Moderate; Age Range: 3–10 Years
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🇫🇷 MERLOT — SAINT-ÉMILION
COLOR: Ruby FRUIT: Red: YES – Red Plum; Black: YES – Black Cherry; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: YES; Meat/Leather: YES (possible); Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: YES; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium+; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: Medium+; Climate: Moderate; Age Range: 3–10 Years
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🇺🇸 MERLOT — NAPA VALLEY
COLOR: Deep Ruby FRUIT: Red: NO; Black: YES – Black Plum; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: YES; Meat/Leather: NO; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium+; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: High; Climate: Warm; Age Range: 1–6 Years
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🇺🇸 MERLOT — SONOMA COUNTY
COLOR: Deep Ruby FRUIT: Red: YES – Red Plum; Black: YES – Black Cherry; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: YES; Meat/Leather: NO; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium+; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: High; Climate: Warm; Age Range: 1–6 Years
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🇮🇹 NEBBIOLO — BAROLO
COLOR: Garnet FRUIT: Red: YES – Tart Cherry; Black: NO; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Tart; Fruit Condition (Palate): Tart; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: YES – Rose; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: YES; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: NO; Meat/Leather: YES; Balsamic/Tar: YES; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: YES; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: High; Acidity: High; Alcohol: Medium+; Climate: Moderate; Age Range: 4–15 Years
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🇮🇹 NEBBIOLO — BARBARESCO
COLOR: Garnet FRUIT: Red: YES – Tart Cherry; Black: NO; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Tart; Fruit Condition (Palate): Tart; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: YES; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: YES; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: NO; Meat/Leather: YES; Balsamic/Tar: YES; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: YES; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: High; Acidity: High; Alcohol: Medium+; Climate: Moderate; Age Range: 4–12 Years
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🇫🇷 PINOT NOIR — CÔTE D’OR (Village/Premier Cru Only)
COLOR: Ruby FRUIT: Red: YES – Red Cherry; Black: NO; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Tart; Fruit Condition (Palate): Tart; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: YES; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: NO; Meat/Leather: NO; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: YES; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES (subtle); STRUCTURE: Tannin: Low to Medium; Acidity: High; Alcohol: Medium; Climate: Cool; Age Range: 1–8 Years
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🇺🇸 PINOT NOIR — NAPA (CARNEROS)
COLOR: Ruby FRUIT: Red: YES – Red Cherry; Black: NO; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: NO; Meat/Leather: NO; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: YES; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium; Acidity: Medium+; Alcohol: Medium+; Climate: Moderate; Age Range: 1–5 Years
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🇺🇸 PINOT NOIR — SONOMA COUNTY
COLOR: Ruby FRUIT: Red: YES – Red Cherry; Black: YES (possible); Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: NO; Meat/Leather: NO; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: YES; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium; Acidity: Medium+; Alcohol: Medium+; Climate: Moderate; Age Range: 1–5 Years
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🇺🇸 PINOT NOIR — CENTRAL COAST
COLOR: Ruby FRUIT: Red: YES – Red Cherry; Black: YES (possible); Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: NO; Meat/Leather: NO; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: YES (lighter); Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: Medium+; Climate: Moderate–Warm; Age Range: 1–5 Years
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🇺🇸 PINOT NOIR — WILLAMETTE VALLEY
COLOR: Ruby FRUIT: Red: YES – Red Cherry; Black: NO; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Tart–Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Tart–Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: YES; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: NO; Meat/Leather: NO; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: YES; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES (subtle); STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium; Acidity: Medium+; Alcohol: Medium; Climate: Moderate–Cool; Age Range: 1–6 Years
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🇮🇹 SANGIOVESE — BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO
COLOR: Garnet FRUIT: Red: YES – Tart Cherry; Black: NO; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Tart; Fruit Condition (Palate): Tart; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: YES; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: YES; Meat/Leather: YES; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: YES; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium+; Acidity: High; Alcohol: Medium+; Climate: Moderate; Age Range: 4–15 Years
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🇮🇹 SANGIOVESE — CHIANTI CLASSICO
COLOR: Ruby–Garnet FRUIT: Red: YES – Red Cherry; Black: NO; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Tart; Fruit Condition (Palate): Tart; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: YES; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: YES (possible); Meat/Leather: NO (young examples); Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: YES; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES (often older/large oak); STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium+; Acidity: High; Alcohol: Medium; Climate: Moderate; Age Range: 2–8 Years
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🇫🇷 SYRAH — CÔTE-RÔTIE
COLOR: Ruby FRUIT: Red: NO; Black: YES – Blackberry; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: YES – Violet (possible); Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: YES; Coffee/Cocoa: NO; Meat/Leather: YES; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: NO (traditionally neutral); STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium+; Acidity: Medium+; Alcohol: Medium+; Climate: Moderate; Age Range: 3–12 Years
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🇫🇷 SYRAH — SAINT-JOSEPH
COLOR: Ruby FRUIT: Red: NO; Black: YES – Blackberry; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: YES; Coffee/Cocoa: NO; Meat/Leather: YES (lighter than Côte-Rôtie); Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: NO; STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium+; Acidity: Medium+; Alcohol: Medium+; Climate: Moderate; Age Range: 2–8 Years
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🇫🇷 SYRAH — CROZES-HERMITAGE
COLOR: Ruby FRUIT: Red: NO; Black: YES – Blackberry; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: YES; Coffee/Cocoa: NO; Meat/Leather: YES (lighter); Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: NO; STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium; Acidity: Medium+; Alcohol: Medium+; Climate: Moderate; Age Range: 2–6 Years
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🇦🇺 SYRAH — SOUTH AUSTRALIA
COLOR: Deep Ruby FRUIT: Red: NO; Black: YES – Blackberry; Blue: YES (possible); Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: YES; Meat/Leather: NO; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium+; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: High; Climate: Warm; Age Range: 1–8 Years
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🇦🇺 SYRAH — WESTERN AUSTRALIA
COLOR: Deep Ruby FRUIT: Red: NO; Black: YES; Blue: YES (possible); Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: YES; Meat/Leather: NO; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium+; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: High; Climate: Warm; Age Range: 1–6 Years
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🇦🇺 SYRAH — VICTORIA
COLOR: Deep Ruby FRUIT: Red: NO; Black: YES; Blue: YES (possible); Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: YES; Meat/Leather: NO; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium+; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: High; Climate: Warm; Age Range: 1–6 Years
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🇪🇸 TEMPRANILLO — RIOJA (Reserva / Gran Reserva Only)
COLOR: Ruby–Garnet FRUIT: Red: YES – Red Cherry; Black: YES – Black Cherry; Blue: NO; Fruit Condition (Nose): Ripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Ripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: YES; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: YES; Meat/Leather: YES; Balsamic/Tar: YES; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: YES; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES (American Oak – Dill/Coconut); STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium; Acidity: Medium+; Alcohol: Medium; Climate: Moderate; Age Range: 4–15 Years
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🇺🇸 ZINFANDEL — NAPA VALLEY
COLOR: Deep Ruby FRUIT: Red: NO; Black: YES – Blackberry; Blue: YES – Blueberry; Fruit Condition (Nose): Overripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Overripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: YES; Meat/Leather: NO; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium+; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: High; Climate: Warm; Age Range: 1–6 Years
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🇺🇸 ZINFANDEL — SONOMA COUNTY
COLOR: Deep Ruby FRUIT: Red: NO; Black: YES – Blackberry; Blue: YES – Blueberry; Fruit Condition (Nose): Overripe; Fruit Condition (Palate): Overripe; NON-FRUIT: Flowers: NO; Fresh Herbs/Tomato Leaf: NO; Dried Herbs: NO; Green Pepper: NO; Mint/Eucalyptus: NO; Black Peppercorn: NO; Coffee/Cocoa: YES; Meat/Leather: NO; Balsamic/Tar: NO; Carbonic Maceration: NO; Earth: NO; Mineral: NO; New Oak: YES; STRUCTURE: Tannin: Medium+; Acidity: Medium; Alcohol: High; Climate: Warm; Age Range: 1–6 Years
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