Sommelier Certification: Grape Varietals

Front 1

Chenin Blanc

Back 1

Aromas and flavors: Sour Cream, Almonds, Nuts, Toast, Lemon, Pear, Apple, Melon, Marzipan, Dried Flowers, Yogurt, Apricot (Wet Wool, if from Loire)

Front 2

Chardonnay

Back 2

Aromas and flavors: Stone, Green Apple, Citrus, Pear, Melon, Nuts, Pineapple, Oak, Honey, Vanilla, Peach, Apricot, Butter, Smoke, Caramel, Butterscotch

Front 3

Gewürztraminer

Back 3

Aromas and flavors: Nutmeg, Rose, Ginger, Lychee, Nut, Mace, Cardamom, Allspice, Grapefruit

Front 4

Pinot Grigio

Back 4

Aromas and flavors: Apple, Lemon, Butter, Pear, Almonds, Minerals, Honey, Orange Blossom

Front 5

Riesling

Back 5

Aromas and flavors: Apple, Peach, Lime, Pineapple, Apricot, Ginger, Flint, Jasmine, Honey, Kiwi, Steel

Front 6

Sauvignon Blanc

Back 6

Aromas and flavors: Melon, Pear, Fig, Hay, Grass, Musk, Lemon, Toast, Stone, Grapefruit, Elderflower (Cat Pee), Flint, Herbs, Pineapple

Front 7

Viognier

Back 7

Aromas and flavors: Grass, Peach, Honey, Apricot, Honeysuckle, Lemon, Grass, Kiwi, Mango, Guava, Passionfruit

Front 8

Cabernet Sauvignon

Back 8

Aromas and flavors: Black Cherry, Cedar, Vanilla, Chocolate, Black Currant, Herbs, Blackberry, Tobacco, Mint, Black Pepper, Blueberry, Tea, Cocoa

Front 9

Grenache

Back 9

Aromas and flavors: Strawberry, Pepper, Cranberry, Sour Cherry, Lily, Orange Peel, Raspberry, Iris, Cranberry, Banana Chips, Rose, Strawberry, Cherry, Violets

Front 10

Merlot

Back 10

Aromas and flavors: Plum, Cigar Box, Cocoa, Blackberry, Prune, Mint, Coffee, Cherry, Spice, Vanilla

Front 11

Nebbiolo

Back 11

Aromas and flavors: Tar, Bitter Chocolate, Truffles, Roses, Cocoa, Twigs, Violets

Front 12

Pinot Noir

Back 12

Aromas and flavors: Raspberries, Violets, Cherries, Strawberries, Lilacs, Clove, Plum, Truffles, Earth, Smoke, Gamy, Leather, Meaty

Front 13

Sangiovese

Back 13

Aromas and flavors: Cherry, Thyme, Wood, Orange Peel, Spice, Clove, Leather, Licorice, Char

Front 14

Syrah/Shiraz

Back 14

Aromas and flavors: Smoke, Mineral, Game, Mint, Tar, Leather, Blackberry, Pepper, Raspberry, Chocolate, Spice, Herb, Lavender, Musk, Anise, Jam

Front 15

Zinfandel

Back 15

Aromas and flavors: Raspberry, Blackberry, Raisin, Black Pepper, Clove, Cedar, Anise, Tar, Candied Fruit, Nutmeg, Vanilla, Spice

Front 16

Barbera

Back 16

Aromas and flavors: Sour Cherry, Plum, Vanilla, Cinnamon

Front 17

Gamay

Back 17

Aromas and flavors: Lily, Orange Peel, Raspberry, Iris, Cranberry, Banana Chips, Rose, Strawberry, Cherry, Violets

Front 18

Cabernet Franc

Back 18

Aromas and flavors: Mushrooms, Sweet Herbs, Fall Leaves, Moss, Tobacco, Strawberry, Damp Tree Bark, Cocoa, Tea