> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vinoez.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vinoez.com/tasting-notes/tasting-notes.md).

# Tasting Notes

This is the main collection of the tasting notes themselves. This is where a winemaker can quickly assess key info on the blends. This is where you can go to select a particular set of vessel/lot combinations to start tasting and generating work.

## Accessing Tasting Notes

* From the menu bar, click on “Tasting Notes”
* From the dropdown menu, choose “Tasting Notes”
* You will be presented with a set of criteria to help you find the vessel/lots that you want to review or work on.
* Once you have found a vessel/lot to choose, simply click on the row and you will be take to the individual tasting note.

Explaining the criteria in the filter section:

| **Criteria** | **Explanation**                                  |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------------------ |
| Vessel ID    | The tank or vessel identification.               |
| Lot Code     | Blend ID                                         |
| Varietal     | Varietal of the blend                            |
| Appellation  | Appellation of the blend.                        |
| Vintage      | Vintage of the blend                             |
| Wine Status  | Status of the blend                              |
| Brand        | Major brand  of the blend.                       |
| Site         | Site where the blend is.                         |
| MAL          | A filter to help find the MAL value you’re after |
| RS           | A filter to help find the RS value you’re after  |
| Use          | Color of the wine (red, white or blush)          |
| Archived?    | Are you looking for an archived tasting note.    |

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**Tip: You can export the data to Excel** 

* After choosing a filter criteria and have clicked Go! 
* Click on the Export Excel icon.
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**Tip: Saving filters** 

If you find yourself always choosing a certain set of criteria, you can save that criteria for next time. You can even set one of the saved filters as a default. So when you come back to this view again, you’ll be taken directly to the data based on the saved filter you chose as your default.
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