A blind taster needs reference points: taste references, or markers, that lead to logical conclusions. The Classic Grape Markers, written by Tim Gaiser MS, set them out grape by grape and region by region.
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Classic Grape Markers: how the Court describes each grape
The markers that point to each classic grape in a blind tasting, region by region, and how to practise them.
- Document
- CMS Classic Grape Markers 25.2
- Written by
- Tim Gaiser MS
- Levels
- Advanced and MS Diploma
Inside the document
- Grapes Included
- Blind Tasting
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinot Noir
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
- Gamay
- Carménère
- Nebbiolo
- Sangiovese
- Corvina
- Grenache
- Zinfandel
- Syrah
- Shiraz
- Tempranillo
- Malbec
- A Message from Our Education Chair
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Riesling
- Chenin Blanc
- Semillon
- Viognier
- Gewürztraminer
- Muscat
- Pinot Gris/Grigio
- Marsanne
- Grüner Veltliner
- Albariño
- Melon Blanc
- Torrontes
- Assyrtiko
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