9. Chenin Blanc / Semillon / Furmint Flashcards

1
Q

What climate does Chenin Blanc grow in?

A

Cool, moderate and warm

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2
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What levels of acidity does Chenin Blanc have?

A

High acidity

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3
Q

What level of sugar does Chenin Blanc have?

A

Dry to sweet

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4
Q

Is Chenin Blanc oaked?

A

Can be oaked or unoaked

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5
Q

What fruit flavours does Chenin Blanc usually exhibit dependent on ripeness?

A

Green apple and lemon - just ripe
Peach (stone fruit)
Pineapple and mango (tropical fruit) - extra ripe

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6
Q

What flavours can develop in Chenin Blanc following bottle ageing?

A

Dried fruit
Honey
Nuts

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7
Q

What regions is Chenin Blanc common in?

A

Loire Valley, France - Vouvray

South Africa

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8
Q

What is the only variety permitted in Vouvray?

A

Chenin Blanc

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9
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What types of wines are made in Vouvray?

A

Dry, off dry, medium, sweet
Still and sparkling
Unoaked

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10
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Where is Vouvray?

A

Loire Valley, France

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11
Q

What is the most widely planted grape variety in South Africa?

A

Chenin Blanc

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12
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What grape is typically blended with Chardonnay to create a dry, medium bodied wine with flavours of peach, pineapple and vanilla? Where is this commonly made?

A

Chenin Blanc in South Africa

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13
Q

What is the dominant grape variety in Sauternes?

A

Semillon

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14
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What climate does Semillon grow in?

A

Moderate and warm

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15
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What acidity levels does Semillon have?

A

Medium to high acidity

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16
Q

What level of sugar does Semillon have?

A

Dry to sweet

17
Q

What level of body does Semillon have?

A

Light to full bodied

18
Q

Is Semillon oaked?

A

Can be oaked or unoaked

19
Q

What wine is commonly blended with Semillon?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

20
Q

What fruit flavours does Semillon usually exhibit when young?

A

Apple
Lemon
Grass

21
Q

What flavours develop in Semillon when aged in bottle?

A

Dried fruits
Nuts
Honey

22
Q

Where is Semillon commonly grown?

A

Bordeaux - Sauternes

Australia - Hunter Valley, Barossa Valley

23
Q

Where is Sauternes?

A

Bordeaux, France

24
Q

Where is Hunter Valley?

A

Australia

25
Q

Where is Barossa Valley?

A

Australia

26
Q

What wine has the following characteristics:
Sweet white wine
Medium to high alcohol
Full bodied with high acidity
Flavours of apricot, smoke, vanilla, dried fruit, honey, caramel, marmalade?

A

Sauternes wine

Tokaji Aszu wine

27
Q

True or False
All wines from Sauternes have the following in common,the grapes are concentrated by botrytis and wines are always oak aged

A

True

28
Q

Where is high quality single varietal Semillon produced?

A

Hunter Valley

29
Q

What climate does Furmint grow in?

A

Moderate

30
Q

What acidity levels does Furmint have?

A

High acidity

31
Q

What level of sugar does Furmint have?

A

Dry to sweet

32
Q

Is Furmint often oaked?

A

Can be oaked or unoaked

33
Q

What is Tokaji Aszu wine?

A

Sweet wine made from Furmint grapes affected by noble rot (other local grape varieties may also be added)

34
Q

What flavours develop when Furmint is bottle aged?

A

Dried fruit
Caramel
Nuts

35
Q

Where is Tokaj?

A

Hungary

36
Q

What is the most widely planted grape variety in Tokaj?

A

Furmint

37
Q

What is Puttonyos?

A

An indication of the amount of sweetness in a Tokaji Aszu, 6 puttonyos has more sweetness than 5 puttonyos