Black Grape Varieties Flashcards
What are the principal black grape varieties
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Pinot Noir
Do Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir have low, medium, or high acidity
High
Is Cabernet Sauvignon light, medium, or full bodied
Medium to full
Does Cabernet Sauvignon have low, medium, or high tannin
High
What aromas does Cabernet Sauvignon have
Black fruits (blackcurrant)
Herbaceous (green bell pepper)
Oak (vanilla)
Which region is known for blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Bordeaux
Which 4 regions are known for producing Cabernet Sauvignon
Chile
California
South Africa
Australia
Is Pinot Noir light, medium, or full bodied
Light to medium
Does Pinot Noir have low, medium, or high tannin
Low to medium
What aromas does Pinot Noir have
Red fruit (strawberry) Oak (smoke)
Pinot Noir can be blended with Chardonnay to make which sparkling wine
Champagne
Which 2 regions are known for producing Pinot Noir
Burgundy (France)
New Zealand
Do Merlot and Syrah have low, medium, or high acidity
Medium
Are Merlot and Syrah light, medium, or full bodied
Medium to Full
Does Merlot have low, medium, or high tannin levels
Medium
What aromas does Merlot have
Red fruits (red plum) Black Fruits (blackberry) Oak (vanilla)
Which 2 regions are known for producing Merlot
Chile
California
Does Syrah have low, medium, or high tannin
Medium to high
What aromas does Syrah have
Black fruits (blackberry)
Spices (black pepper)
Oak (coconut)
Which 2 regions are known for producing Syrah/Shiraz
Norhthern Rhone
Australia
