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The Court of Master Sommeliers deductive tasting format provides a structured approach to evaluating wines based on visual observations of sight, nose, and palate elements. Key aspects examined include clarity, color, sediment, aroma intensity, fruit characteristics, structure elements like acidity and tannin, and impressions of age, origin, and variety. The process allows sommeliers to methodically taste wines and deduce detailed information about the wine through sensory analysis.

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Deductive Tasting Grid CMS

The Court of Master Sommeliers deductive tasting format provides a structured approach to evaluating wines based on visual observations of sight, nose, and palate elements. Key aspects examined include clarity, color, sediment, aroma intensity, fruit characteristics, structure elements like acidity and tannin, and impressions of age, origin, and variety. The process allows sommeliers to methodically taste wines and deduce detailed information about the wine through sensory analysis.

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Court of Master Sommeliers - Deductive Tasting Format

Sight Palate - Structure Elements


Clarity Clear, Slightly Cloudy, Cloudy Sweetness Bone Dry, Dry, Off Dry, Sweet, Very Sweet
Brightness Dull, Bright, Star Bright (Brilliant) Tannin Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Concentration Pale, Medium, Deep, Translucent, Opaque Acid Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Gas Evidence Yes, No Alcohol Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High
Sediment/Particles Yes, No Body / Texture Light, Medium, Full, Creamy, Round, Lean
Colour White: Straw, Yellow, Gold Palate - Flavour Elements
Red: Purple, Ruby, Garnet Fruit White: Apple/Malic, Citric, Pitted/Stone, Tropical, Melon
Hue Silver, Green, Orange, Blue, Ruby, Garnet, Brown Red: Red, Black, Blue
Rim Variation Colour change from centre to edge Fruit Character Baked, stewed, dried, peel/skin, tart, jammy
Extract / Stain None, Light, Medium, Heavy Non-Fruit Floral, Vegetal, Herbal, Spice, Animal, Fermentation
Viscostity / Tears Low, Med-, Medium, Med+, High Organic Earth Forest Floor, Compost, Mushrooms, Potting Soil, Barn
Nose Inorganic Earth Mineral, Limestone, Chalk, Slate/Petrol, Flint, Volcanic
Clean / Faulty TCA, H2S, VA, EA, Brett, Oxidation, other Wood Old, New, Large, Small, French, American
Intensity Delicate, Moderate, Powerful Balance Does any element dominate
Age Assessment Youthful, Vinous Length / Finish Short, Med-, Medium, Med+, Long
Fruit White: Apple/Malic, Citric, Stone, Tropical, Melon, Berry Complexity Low, Moderate, Complex
Red: Red, Black, Blue, Berry Initial Conclusion
Fruit Character Baked, stewed, dried, peel/skin, tart, ripe, jammy Old World / New World
Non-Fruit Floral, Vegetal, Herbal, Spice, Vinification (MLF,CM) Climate Cool, Moderate, Warm
Chocolate, coffee, liquorice, olive, other Grape Variety / Blend
Earth/Mineral - Organic Forest Floor, Compost, Mushrooms, Fresh Soil, Farmyard Possible Countries
Earth/Mineral - Inorganic Mineral, Limestone, Chalk, Slate/Petrol, Flint, Volcanic Age Range 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, 10 yrs+
Tertiary/Aged Meaty, leather, truffle, dusty Final Conclusion
Wood Old, New, Large, Small, French, American Vintage
Grape Variety/blend
Country of Origin
Region/Appellation
Quality/Regional Hierarchy AOC/DOCG, Grand/Premier Cru, Reserva, Gran Reserva

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