Since it's spring, flowers are blooming everywhere! There's a wide variety of flowers around the country that are in bloom right now and there's a wide variety of flower aromas that you can find in different kinds of wine. Here are some flower aromas and what wines to sample them in:
Citrus Blossom
Citrus blossoms, like orange, lemon, and lime, feature a perfumed smell that is commonly found in white wine.
Found in: Riesling, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc
Geranium
With long, palm-shaped leaves that are generally circular, these flowers contain five petals and usually are white, pink, purple, or blue.
Found in: Torrontes, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Lavender
These shrub-like perennials' flowers are usually blue, violet, or lilac.
Found in: Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Mourvedre
Rose
With over a hundred species, roses are available in numerous sizes and colors. They are known for their romantic style and delightful smell.
Found in: Pinot Nior, Gerwurztraminer, Nebbiolo
Violet
Generally having heart-shaped, scalloped leaves, violet consists of five petals - four that are facing up and one larger one facing down. Violet is usually found in fine red wines.
Found in: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah
White Flowers
Having a subtle, flowery smell, white flower aromas mainly accompany fruit flavors in white wines.
Found in: Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc, Fiano
