The Ultimate Wine Education Tool

If you have an oenophile in the family who is tough to shop for...this is something (finally!) that s/he probably does NOT already own (and would truly cherish)! 

For 35 Years the 54 Aroma Master Kit has been the reference in the Wine Industry. It is the choice of wineries, educators, merchants and true wine lovers the world over.Our sense of smell is very delicate and highly sensitive. Practice allows us to recognize and identify the 54 aromas most commonly present in wine; thus, improving our appreciation and enjoyment of wine. These are the typical aromas found in red and white wine (including Champagne) from France and around the world. They give us an indication of the wine’s origin, the grape variety as well as the vineyard, the winemaking techniques used and the aging conditions. Memorizing these aromas provides an accurate and coherent vocabulary to further stimulate our appreciation of fine wines.

Contents of Master Kit:
Each aroma vial comes with an illustrated explanatory card that includes an abbreviated description of the aroma. The Le Nez du Vin Instructional Book explains why the taste of wine depends on its aromas and teaches three different methods of initiation:
1. From the vineyards to the aromas
2. From grape varieties to aromas
3. From aromas to wine
The book precisely details each aroma, why it occurs in wine, its corresponding molecule, as well as, an extensive listing of the regions and specific wines in which it is found.

Example: Some of the aromas generally found in the Nebbiolo variety available in the kit are:
- Raspberry (#13)
- Redcurrant (#14)
- Bilberry; similar to blueberry (#16)
- Cherry (#18)
- Rose (#28)
- Violet (#29)
- Truffle (32)
- Pepper (#43)
- Chocolate (#52)
- Smoke (#54)

The following varieties aromas are referenced in the book: Albarino, Blaufrankisch, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Chardonnay, Chenin, Cot (Malbec), Furmint, Gamay, Gewurstraminer, Grasa, Grenache, Marsanne, Menica, Merlot, Mourvedre, Muscadet, Muscat, Nebbiolo, Nero d'Avola, Palomino, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, Petite Arvine, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Rousanne, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillion, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo, Touriga, Viognier and Zinfandel.
The book also features regional aroma characteristics from all the major wine-producing regions of the world.

FEATURES:
- 54 Aroma Vials
- 54 Illustrated Explanatory Cards (as seen in above slideshow)
- The Le Nez du Vin Instructional Book
- Presented In A Beautiful Cloth-Bound Case

A TOOL AND A GAME FOR EVERYONE
Smell the aromas, try to identify them and let yourself and your friends be drawn into the pleasure of the game. You will soon find that Le Nez du Vin has effortlessly developed your sense of smell and empowered you with a common vocabulary to describe, understand and better enjoy wine.

The 54 Aromas of Le Nez Du Vin:

Fruit Aromas
1 – Lemon
2 – Grapefruit
3 – Orange
4 – Pineapple
5 – Banana
6 – Lychee
7 – Melon
8– Muscat
9 – Apple
10 – Pear
11 - Quince
12 - Strawberry
13 - Raspberry
14 - Redcurrant
15 - Blackcurrant
16 - Bilberry
17 - Blackberry
18 - Cherry
19 - Apricot
20 - Peach
21 - Almond (kernel)
22 - Prune
23 - Walnut
Floral Aromas
24 - Hawthorn
25 - Acacia
26 - Linden
27 - Honey
28 - Rose
29 - Violet
Vegetal Aromas
30 - Green pepper
31 - Mushroom
32 - Truffle
33 - Yeast
34 - Cedar
35 - Pine
36 - Licorice
37 - Blackcurrant bud
38 - Cut hay
39 - Thyme
40 - Vanilla
41 - Cinnamon
42 - Clove
43 - Pepper
44 - Saffron
Animal Aromas
45 - Leather
46 - Musk
47 - Butter
Grilled Aromas
48 - Toasted bread
49 - Roasted almonds
50 - Roasted hazelnut
51 - Caramel
52 - Coffee
53 - Dark chocolate
54 - Smoked

 SEE THE DEAL