A bunch of things but usually I know what I need to add (i.e. I'm low on sparkling or light reds) then I usually go for regions, then grapes, both based on my preferences.

@Camille Blake Yes just keep tasting. But also look for the flavors in the real world. Minerality/flint is tough but I would go outside when it rains and look for something rocky (driveway, pavers in your lawn, etc.) and smell it. Same with turned soil, nutmeg. If you really want to get nerdy do a side by side. Get a classic Napa Cab and smell nutmeg before you go to the glass.

@Chuck Nix Not sure on the wine shop side, but the GMs/somms I've asked basically say no lol.

It's a new one but Brenae Royal's Zin? 🔥🔥🔥

@Chuck Nix Need to check those out. Love a Vouvray.

I have had a gooseberry but same as you only because people kept talking about it for SB. I put in pavers in my yard and (not kidding) smelled them after the rain once to get the stone/minerality thing. But I have no idea what an orange blossom smells like lol. I will throw that into notes where I think it makes sense but total guess. Same with tomato leaf. Not even 100% sure what that is if we're being honest.

@Tahiirah Habibi Interesting. Whites make sense (wish I had Chenin but I don't, thinking an aged Chard from Sandhi) what Reds would you say?

@Tahiirah Habibi Oooo Barbera would probably hit. Ended up doing kebabs but did open a 2010 PN from Sandhi Wines and...