BASIC(Merlot) Flashcards
MERLOT(Level2)
-KEY FACT
grow in ______ climate
_____ acidity and tannins
______ body and alchol
oak often used for maturation
MERLOT
-KEY FACT
grow in moderate to hot climate
medium acidity and tannins
medium to high body and alchol
oak often used for maturation
MERLOT(Level2)
-THE FLAVOURS OF MERLOT
moderate climate \_\_\_ fruit of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ herbal of \_\_\_\_\_ from oak and oxidation \_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_
hot climate \_\_\_\_ fruit of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ fruitcake \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
MERLOT
-THE FLAVOURS OF MERLOT
moderate climate red fruit of strawberry, red cherry, red plum herbal of mint from oak and oxidation cedar and tobacco
hot climate black fruit of black cherry, blackberry, black plum fruitcake chocolate
MERLOT(Level2)
-WINEMAKING TECHNIQUES
Oak ageing
wood note of
toast, vanilla, _____ and _____
MERLOT
-WINEMAKING TECHNIQUES
Oak ageing
wood note of
toast, vanilla, spice and coffee
MERLOT(Level2)
-IN BLEND
adds ____and______
makes wine ____ to drink
blended with
____________
local varieties
MERLOT
-IN BLEND
adds softness and body
makes wine easier to drink
blended with
Cabernet Sauvignon
local varieties