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. 2022 Nov 30;6:100403. doi: 10.1016/j.crfs.2022.11.022

Table 1.

Sensory Evaluation Standards and Scores of Blueberry Wines

Index Standards Scores Index Standards Scores
Color Ruby red 7 Harmony (fruit and wine flavor) Very harmonious 15
Purplish red 7 Harmonious 12
Brick red 5 Average harmonious 9
Dark purplish red 3 Not harmonious 5
Faint red 1 Contain other flavors 2
Luster Rich luster 7 Sourness and sweetness Too sour, too sweet 9
Good luster 6 Moderate sour and sweet 15
Average luster 4 Slightly sour 6
Poor luster 2 Slightly sweet 12
No luster 1 Bitter 4
Clarity clear and transparent 6 Alcoholic taste Too alcoholic taste 9
Good clarity 5 Rich and balanced 15
Average clarity 4 Average taste 12
Poor clarity 3 Poor taste 6
Very poor clarity 2 No taste 1
Aroma Rich aroma 15 Characteristics Typical and unique blueberry flavor 20
Good aroma 12 Good and unique blueberry flavor 16
Average aroma 9 Average blueberry flavor 12
Poor aroma 6 Poor blueberry flavor 8
No aroma 3 No blueberry flavor 4