Run through the grid for sight in 20 seconds
Clarity Color Rim Gas/Sediment/Staining Concentration Brightness Viscosity
Run through the nose section of the grid in 20 seconds
Obvious Flaws
Maturity
Condition of the fruit
Intensity of Aromas
Fruit
Non Fruit/Secondary
Earth
Wood
Run through the palate section of the grid in 30 seconds
Dryness Condition of Fruit Confirm: -Fruit -Nonfruit -Earth -Wood
Acid
Body
Alc
Tannins
Complexity
Balance
Finish
Initial Conclusion
World Climate Possible grape Possible countries Age range
Final Conclusion
Country Region Area Variety Vintage Quality
Break down the Fruit section on the nose… what are the categories?
Citrus
Orchard
Stone
Tropical
Breakdown categories in secondary aromas
Floral
Spice
Herbs/Vegetal
Other
Earth subcategories
Rocks
Oil
Animal
Dirt