Date:_______________________Taster:_______________________

The Wine:_____________________________________________________________

1. Describe the color
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White wine:  clear, pale yellow, straw yellow, yellow gold, gold, old gold, yellow brown
Red Wine:  purple, ruby red, red, brick red, red brown, brown

2. Swirl the wine and smell the bouquet

3. Describe the bouquet, aroma, nose:  aromatic, austere, apple, balanced,
big, bitter, corky, delicate, earthy, fruity, fresh, grapey, green, hot, heavy, light,
metallic, mouldy, nutty, spicy, tart, thin, tired, vanilla, woody, young. etc.

4. Describe the flavors: Sweet to dry
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fruits? apple, pear, citrus, grapefruit, orange, cherry, berry,etc.
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Acidity - yes/no, crisp or soft
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Tannins - yes/no  Are they balanced? Well integrated with the fruit?
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Aftertaste - good/bad, short/lingering
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5. Savour:   light, medium or full bodied
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For a white wine: How was the acidity? very little, just right or too much
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For a red wine: is the tannin too strong or astringent? Is it pleasing?
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Most importantly, did you like the wine? Comments
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Is the wine worth the price to your taste? Comments
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