CMS Certified Exam-Deductive Tasting Format
CMS Certified Exam-Deductive Tasting Format
CMS Certified Exam-Deductive Tasting Format
SIGHT
Clarity
Clear/ medium clear/slightly cloudy/cloudy
Brightness
Dull/ hazy/bright/day bright/star bright/brilliant
Color
Reds: purple/ruby (red)/garnet/orange/brown
Whites: clear/green/straw/yellow/gold/brown
Concentration: low/medium/high
Gas Evidence
Sediment/Particles
Viscosity: low/medium/high
NOSE
Flaws
Corkiness, H2S, volatile acidity, brett,
oxidation, etc.
Intensity: delicate/moderate/powerful
Non-fruit aromas
Flowers/spices/herbs/botrytis/other aromas
Earthiness
Mineral/chalk/stony/dust/mushroom/barnyard/
musty
Wood
Old vs. new French vs. American large vs.
barrique
PALATE
Sweetness
Bone dry/dry/off-dry/sweet/very sweet
Body: light/med-/medium/med+/full
Tannin: low/med-/medium/med+/high
Alcohol: low/med-/medium/med+/high
Acidity: low/med-/medium/med+/high
Finish: short/med-/medium/med+/long
Complexity: low/med-/medium/med+/high
INITIAL CONCLUSION
Climate: cool/moderate/warm
Grape Variety/Blend
Age Range
1-3 yrs./3-5 yrs./5-10 yrs./more than
10 yrs.
FINAL CONCLUSION
Grape Variety/blend
Country/Region/Appellation
Quality level
Vintage