Understanding Tasting Notes
Understanding wine tasting notes.
Primary aromas focused around fruit, floral, and herbal aromas. These are the result of grapes and soil.
Secondary aromas include yeast and sour cream. These flavors are the result of different winemaking methods.
Tertiary Aromas include clove, vanilla, baking spices, roasted nuts, dill, coconut, and smoke. These are the result of oak ageing in barrels.
A wines acidity is a measurement of tart flavors. Wine with high acidity will be similar to a lemon.
Tannin gives wine course, fine, and velvety textures. Tannin will make your lips stick to your teeth.
Body references how a wine feels in your mouth. What’s the overall texture?