Table 1 Standardised aroma sensory attributes for Sauvignon blanc (n = 39) and Chenin blanc (n = 39) that were mentioned 50 times or more over the investigation period of 2008–2014.
Sauvignon blanc | Chenin blanc | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Attribute (Number of citations) | Attribute (Number of citations) | Attribute (Number of citations) | Attribute (Number of citations) |
Mineral (662) | Steely (110) | Oak (553) | Thatch (111) |
Tropical (660) | Melon (108) | Acid/Acidity (525) | Mineral (107) |
Grass (581) | Pineapple (106) | Apple (440) | Sweet (106) |
Gooseberry (378) | Herbal (103) | Fresh (395) | Citrus (102) |
Fig (349) | Greengage (95) | Tropical (307) | Complex (100) |
Lime (292) | Leaves (90) | Dry (300) | Creamy (97) |
Fruity (262) | Lemongrass (88) | Fruit (297) | Spice (97) |
Passionfruit (240) | Herbs (88) | Ripe fruit (283) | Semi-dry (93) |
Green (234) | Granadilla (83) | Rich (263) | Apricot (92) |
Flint (205) | Pear (81) | Melon (242) | Lemon (86) |
Green pepper (195) | Fynbos (81) | Crisp (232) | Quince (85) |
Asparagus (192) | Blackcurrant (80) | Balance (214) | Juicy (84) |
Grapefruit (188) | Savoury (77) | Peach (183) | Round (80) |
Nettle (175) | Pithy (66) | Honey (172) | Vanilla (77) |
Herbaceous (171) | Khaki Bush (60) | Light (168) | Full (70) |
Apple (167) | Guava (54) | Pear (149) | Savoury (68) |
Lemon (155) | Oak (53) | Lees characteristics (148) | Nuts (63) |
Dust (143) | Green peas (52) | Pineapple (136) | Guava (62) |
Capsicum (128) | Floral (52) | Floral (131) | Almond (52) |
Citrus fruit (124) | Lime (113) | ||
