Tasting Notes & Terms

Wine tasting should be an experience of enjoyment; drink what you enjoy and enjoy what you drink. Every person has a different palate and it will change as you experience more wine varietals.

Click here to download our tasting notes sheet to use at home or at your next wine tasting party to make your own notes and compare your thoughts with others.

Here is a quick rundown of the most common flavors you will find while tasting wines:

Floral - Geranium, Violet, Rose, Orange Blossom

Spicy - Licorice, Anise, Black Pepper, Cloves

Fruity - Citrus,Berry, Tree Fruit, Dried Fruit

Vegetative - Fresh, Canned/Cooked, Nutty

Caramelized - Honey, Butterscotch, Butter

Woody - Vanilla, Cedar, Oak, Smoky

Earthy - Moldy Cork, Musty, Mildew, Mushroom, Dusty

Remember it's ok if your assessment of a wine is different than someone else's. No one opinion is right or wrong. Sometimes it's great to just sit back and enjoy the flavors of the wine with good friends. Cheers!