Class Grape Markers

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Albariño:

Back 1

stone fruit and citrus, medium-bodied, salty, floral

Front 2

Chardonnay:

Back 2

orchard fruit, neutral on its own, usually full-bodied, usually oaked

Front 3

Chenin Blanc:

Back 3

bruised apples, wool, honey, dry or sweet, full-bodied, high acidity

Front 4

Gewürztraminer:

Back 4

strong floral/spice perfume, dry to off-dry, moderate acidity

Front 5

Grüner Veltliner:

Back 5

citrus and stone fruit, white pepper, vegetal, celery

Front 6

Melon de Bourgogne:

Back 6

briny minerality, low aromatics, high acidity

Front 7

Muscat:

Back 7

very floral, green grape, melon and tropical fruit, musky

Front 8

Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris:

Back 8

melon, light-bodied, almond or slightly bitter, very simple, sometimes slightly pink or grey in color

Front 9

Riesling:

Back 9

stone fruit, petrol, can be dry or sweet, high acidity

Front 10

Sauvignon Blanc:

Back 10

citrus, herbaceous, usually medium-bodied, straw, hay, jalapeño

Front 11

Torrontès:

Back 11

ripe citrus, jasmine, orange blossom, soapy, high alcohol

Front 12

Viognier:

Back 12

ruit cocktail notes, oily, full-bodied, low acidity

Front 13

Barbera:

Back 13

tangy red fruit, purple color with blue tones, high acid, light tannins

Front 14

Cabernet Franc:

Back 14

red fruit, herbal, bell pepper, medium-bodied and medium tannins, earthy-funky

Front 15

Cabernet Sauvignon:

Back 15

black fruit, usually full-bodied, high tannins

Front 16

Gamay:

Back 16

tart red fruit, pink and purple flower notes, medium-bodied, light tannins

Front 17

Grenache:

Back 17

cooked and dried fruit, dried herbs, leather, baked earth, medium tannins and acidity, high alcohol

Front 18

Pinot Noir:

Back 18

red fruit, high acid, light-bodied, light tannins

Front 19

Malbec:

Back 19

vibrant purple rim, black fruit, violets, medium tannins and full-bodied

Front 20

Merlot

Back 20

red/blue/black fruit, bay leaf or fern, medium plus tannins

Front 21

Nebbiolo:

Back 21

neon orange rim, deceivingly light in concentration but high in acid and tannins, rose petals, tar, red fruit, potpourri

Front 22

Sangiovese:

Back 22

medium garnet, red fruit, savory herbs, tarragon, tomato water, high acid and medium plus tannins

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Syrah:

Back 23

black fruit, medium-plus tannins, pepper, gamey, dark opaque color

Front 24

Tempranillo

Back 24

(from Rioja): red and black fruit, usually aged in American oak so
flavors of coconut and dill, medium tannins and acidity

Front 25

Zinfandel:

Back 25

red fruit, jammy, raisins, figs, soft tannins and higher alcohol