Wine Aromas and Flavors

Red Wine Aromas and Flavors

White Wine Aromas and Flavors

The vast majority of wines have fruit aromas and flavors.

Aromas is the nose and flavor is the mouth.

3 factors can influence the flavors and aromas:

• Ripeness
• Climate
• Grape Variety

Cold Climate = Less Ripe. Green Fruit, Citrus. More Acidic.

Warm Climate = More Ripe. Stone and Tropical Fruit. More Sweet.

Oak Barrels can be used to ferment or mature wines. The toasted wood releases aromas of cloves, coconut, cedar and vanilla.