Wine tasting note

Beginner — four steps through the systematic tasting method

Drink

Wine

Level

Beginner

Name

Producer / brand

Region / village

Country

Vintage

Price

Date

Occasion

Grape varieties

Look

Step 1 / 4

Wine type

WhiteRoséRedSparklingFortified

Clarity

ClearHazy

Intensity

PaleMediumDeep

Colour (white)

Lemon-greenLemonGoldAmberBrown

Colour (rosé)

PinkSalmonOrange

Colour (red)

PurpleRubyGarnetTawnyBrown

Smell

Step 2 / 4

Vibe — first impression

Condition

CleanUnclean

Intensity

LightMedium-MediumMedium+Pronounced

Aromas / impressions

Development

YouthfulDevelopingFully developedTired / past its best

Taste

Step 3 / 4

Sweetness

DryOff-dryMedium-dryMedium-sweetSweetLuscious

Acidity

LowMedium-MediumMedium+High

Tannin

LowMedium-MediumMedium+High

Mousse intensity

DelicateCreamyAggressive

Alcohol feel

LowMedium-MediumMedium+High

Body

LightMedium-MediumMedium+Full

Flavour intensity

LightMedium-MediumMedium+Pronounced

Finish length

ShortMedium-MediumMedium+Long

Verdict

Step 4 / 4

Quality level

FaultyPoorAcceptableGoodVery goodOutstanding

Score (optional)

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