12 Aromas - Wine Faults Kit
The Le Nez du Vin – 12 Aromas Wine Faults Kit is an essential training tool for identifying and understanding the most common faults found in wine. Designed for both professionals and serious enthusiasts, this kit allows you to quickly recognize when a bottle is flawed—whether due to cork taint, oxidation, reduction, or other common defects.
Featuring 12 reference aroma molecules directly linked to the chemical composition of affected wines, the Wine Faults Kit helps you develop the sensory memory needed to detect faults with confidence. Used as required course material at leading enology institutions including UC Davis, this kit is an indispensable companion to the Master Kit and a valuable resource for anyone serious about wine education.
Presented in a refined cloth-bound book format, it combines educational depth with elegant presentation suitable for classrooms, tastings, and professional training environments.
This pack contains one Wine Faults Kit.
***** Additional information *****
Kit Contents
- 12 aroma vials representing common wine faults
- 1 instructional manual
- Cloth-bound book-style presentation case
What You Will Learn
- Recognize and memorize major wine faults including cork taint, oxidation, and reduction
- Understand how common wine faults occur
- Learn how faults can be avoided during production and storage
- Identify when faults can be corrected or their effects minimized
Aroma List
- Green Bell Pepper*
- Mustiness
- Sulphite
- Onion
- Cabbage
- Rancid Butter*
- Bruised Apple
- Shoe Polish*
- Vinegar
- Nail Polish Remover
- Horse Sweat
- Cork Taint
*New aromas compared to the original 1997 edition.
Application
- Professional wine training
- Sommelier certification preparation
- Enology coursework
- Structured tasting education
Brand: Le Nez du Vin
***** Shipping Information *****
Important Shipping Info
US shipping cost is fixed for all of continental US. Extra charges may apply for Hawaii and Alaska.
Canadian shipping cost indicated is to major Canadian city. Extra charges may apply within Canada for smaller towns or remote locations.
Upon Receipt of Goods
Please inspect for any damage and verify the number of boxes as compared to the waybill. Please indicate any damage, wear & tear to boxes or discrepancies while you are signing for the shipment.
Please count your boxes and inspect for damage prior to signing receipt of boxes.
The Le Nez du Vin – 12 Aromas Wine Faults Kit is an essential training tool for identifying and understanding the most common faults found in wine. Designed for both professionals and serious enthusiasts, this kit allows you to quickly recognize when a bottle is flawed—whether due to cork taint, oxidation, reduction, or other common defects.
Featuring 12 reference aroma molecules directly linked to the chemical composition of affected wines, the Wine Faults Kit helps you develop the sensory memory needed to detect faults with confidence. Used as required course material at leading enology institutions including UC Davis, this kit is an indispensable companion to the Master Kit and a valuable resource for anyone serious about wine education.
Presented in a refined cloth-bound book format, it combines educational depth with elegant presentation suitable for classrooms, tastings, and professional training environments.
This pack contains one Wine Faults Kit.
***** Additional information *****
Kit Contents
- 12 aroma vials representing common wine faults
- 1 instructional manual
- Cloth-bound book-style presentation case
What You Will Learn
- Recognize and memorize major wine faults including cork taint, oxidation, and reduction
- Understand how common wine faults occur
- Learn how faults can be avoided during production and storage
- Identify when faults can be corrected or their effects minimized
Aroma List
- Green Bell Pepper*
- Mustiness
- Sulphite
- Onion
- Cabbage
- Rancid Butter*
- Bruised Apple
- Shoe Polish*
- Vinegar
- Nail Polish Remover
- Horse Sweat
- Cork Taint
*New aromas compared to the original 1997 edition.
Application
- Professional wine training
- Sommelier certification preparation
- Enology coursework
- Structured tasting education
Brand: Le Nez du Vin
***** Shipping Information *****
Important Shipping Info
US shipping cost is fixed for all of continental US. Extra charges may apply for Hawaii and Alaska.
Canadian shipping cost indicated is to major Canadian city. Extra charges may apply within Canada for smaller towns or remote locations.
Upon Receipt of Goods
Please inspect for any damage and verify the number of boxes as compared to the waybill. Please indicate any damage, wear & tear to boxes or discrepancies while you are signing for the shipment.
Please count your boxes and inspect for damage prior to signing receipt of boxes.
Description
The Le Nez du Vin – 12 Aromas Wine Faults Kit is an essential training tool for identifying and understanding the most common faults found in wine. Designed for both professionals and serious enthusiasts, this kit allows you to quickly recognize when a bottle is flawed—whether due to cork taint, oxidation, reduction, or other common defects.
Featuring 12 reference aroma molecules directly linked to the chemical composition of affected wines, the Wine Faults Kit helps you develop the sensory memory needed to detect faults with confidence. Used as required course material at leading enology institutions including UC Davis, this kit is an indispensable companion to the Master Kit and a valuable resource for anyone serious about wine education.
Presented in a refined cloth-bound book format, it combines educational depth with elegant presentation suitable for classrooms, tastings, and professional training environments.
This pack contains one Wine Faults Kit.
***** Additional information *****
Kit Contents
- 12 aroma vials representing common wine faults
- 1 instructional manual
- Cloth-bound book-style presentation case
What You Will Learn
- Recognize and memorize major wine faults including cork taint, oxidation, and reduction
- Understand how common wine faults occur
- Learn how faults can be avoided during production and storage
- Identify when faults can be corrected or their effects minimized
Aroma List
- Green Bell Pepper*
- Mustiness
- Sulphite
- Onion
- Cabbage
- Rancid Butter*
- Bruised Apple
- Shoe Polish*
- Vinegar
- Nail Polish Remover
- Horse Sweat
- Cork Taint
*New aromas compared to the original 1997 edition.
Application
- Professional wine training
- Sommelier certification preparation
- Enology coursework
- Structured tasting education
Brand: Le Nez du Vin
***** Shipping Information *****
Important Shipping Info
US shipping cost is fixed for all of continental US. Extra charges may apply for Hawaii and Alaska.
Canadian shipping cost indicated is to major Canadian city. Extra charges may apply within Canada for smaller towns or remote locations.
Upon Receipt of Goods
Please inspect for any damage and verify the number of boxes as compared to the waybill. Please indicate any damage, wear & tear to boxes or discrepancies while you are signing for the shipment.
Please count your boxes and inspect for damage prior to signing receipt of boxes.
