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Alsace Flashcards

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What are the four noble grapes of Alsace?

A

Riesling
Gewurtztraminer
Pinot Gris
Muscat

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What are common storage facilities in Alsace?

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Stainless steel
Cement tanks
Foudres

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Describe “Vendange Tardive”

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Super ripe, late-harvest grapes, can be sweet or dry, no chapitalization allowed

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Describe “Selection de grains Nobles”

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Late-harvest, botrytis-affected, high alcohol and extract, no chapitalization allowed

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5
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What grapes are allowed in Cremant d’Alsace?

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Pinot Blanc
Pinot Gris
Chardonnay
Auxerrois
Pinot Noir
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Who are some producers to recommend for Cremant d’Alsace?

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Pierre Sparr

Lucien Albrecht

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What rivers flow nearest to Alsace?

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Rhine

Ill

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What are the basic climate conditions in Alsace

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Dry and sunny, cool, continental

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In which direction to the best vineyards in Alsace face?

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South

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What is the Southern part of Alsace known as?

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Haut Rhin

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What is the wine produced by Hugel that is not labeled Grand Cru but is produced from Grand Cru vineyards?

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Jubilee

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Alsace Riesling recommendations:

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Trimbach: Clos Ste.-Hune

Domaine Marcel Deiss: Altenberg de Bergheim

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Flavor profile: Gewurtztraminer from Alsace:

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Lychees, Gingerbread, Vanilla, Grapefruit, Honeysuckle

Full body, Low acidity

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Alsace Gewurtztraminer recommendations:

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Domaine Zind-Humbrecht: Goldert Grand Cru

Domaine Marcel: Deiss Altenberg Grand Cru

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Flavor Profile: Pinot Gris from Alsace:

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Full body

Bitter almonds, Peach, Ginger, Smoke, Earth, Vanilla

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16
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Flavor Profile: Muscat from Alsace

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Bone dry

Aromatic peaches, Orange Peel, Musk, Tangerine

17
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Alsace Muscat recommendations:

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Domaine Ostertag

Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

18
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What is a synonym for Pinot Blanc in Alsace?

19
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Alsace Pinot Noir recommendations:

A

Hugel: Jubilee
Ostertag: Fronholz

20
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VT and SGN recommendations:

A

Domaine Marcel Deiss
Domaine Weinbach
Trimbach

21
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What is the location of Alsace within France?

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Northeast corner

22
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What geographic features do the Alsace vineyards rest between?

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Vosges Mountains on the West

Rhine River on the East

23
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What is the Northern part of Alsace known as?

24
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What are the three appellations in Alsace?

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Alsace AOP
Alsace Grand Cru
Cremant d’Alsace

25
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What is Edelzwicker?

A

White blend in Alsace

26
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What is Gentil?

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White blend in Alsace, at least 50% Noble Grapes

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