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Judging Terms
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Beer Definitions

Country Wines

Red Dry Red Medium Sweet
Alcohol 13 to 15% Alcohol 13 to 15%
Body Medium to heavy Body Heavy
Colour Rich to dark red Colour Dense rich to dark red
Bouquet Good vinosity and clear fruit nose Bouquet Heavy fruit and vineous nose
Flavour Distinctly fruity with a lingering finish Flavour Smooth, fruity with long after-taste
White Dry White Medium Sweet
Alcohol 13 to 15% Alcohol 13 to 15%
Body Medium Body Heavy
Colour Straw to deep golden Colour Golden to tawny
Bouquet Fruity with good vinosity Bouquet Heavy fruit and vinosity
Flavour Fresh and distinctly fruity Flavour Smooth, with a distinct fruity after-taste