Wine Tasting Evaluation Form

Wine Name

Vintage

Varietal/Blend

Producer/Region

Date

Taster

Appearance

 

How Cloudy?

Clear

Slightly Cloudy

Cloudy

 

Type

Pale

Light

Medium

Deep

 

Color Description

Ruby

Garnet

Purple

Straw

Gold

Amber

 

Consistency

Thin

Moderate

Thick

 

Aroma/Nose

 

Intensity

Light

Medium

Strong

 

Aroma Characteristics

Fruit

Floral

Spice

Earth

Oak

 

Specific Aromas

Cherry

Blackberry

Rose

Pepper

Cedar

 

Aroma Quality

Pleasant

Neutral

Unpleasant

 

Palate/Taste

 

Sweetness

Dry

Off-dry

Medium-dry

Medium-sweet

Sweet

 

Acidity

Low

Medium

High

 

Tannin (Red Wines)

Low

Medium

High

 

Body

Light

Medium

Full

 

Flavor Characteristics

Fruit

Spice

Earth

Oak

 

Specific Flavors

Raspberry

Plum

Cinnamon

Leather

Vanilla

 

Texture/Mouthfeel

Smooth

Velvety

Astringent

 

Finish

Short

Medium

Long

 

Finish Characteristics

 

Overall Impression/Balance

 

Balance

Balanced

Slightly Unbalanced

Unbalanced

 

Complexity

Simple

Moderately Complex

Complex

 

Overall Quality

Acceptable

Good

Very Good

Excellent

 

Food Pairing Suggestions:

This section allows you to note any foods that you think would pair well with the wine.

 

Notes/Comments

 

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