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Black Grape Varieties Flashcards

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What are the principal black grape varieties

A

Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Pinot Noir

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Do Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir have low, medium, or high acidity

A

High

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Is Cabernet Sauvignon light, medium, or full bodied

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Medium to full

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Does Cabernet Sauvignon have low, medium, or high tannin

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High

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What aromas does Cabernet Sauvignon have

A

Black fruits (blackcurrant)
Herbaceous (green bell pepper)
Oak (vanilla)

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6
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Which region is known for blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

A

Bordeaux

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7
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Which 4 regions are known for producing Cabernet Sauvignon

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Chile
California
South Africa
Australia

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Is Pinot Noir light, medium, or full bodied

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Light to medium

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Does Pinot Noir have low, medium, or high tannin

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Low to medium

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10
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What aromas does Pinot Noir have

A 
Red fruit (strawberry)
Oak (smoke)
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11
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Pinot Noir can be blended with Chardonnay to make which sparkling wine

A

Champagne

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Which 2 regions are known for producing Pinot Noir

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Burgundy (France)

New Zealand

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Do Merlot and Syrah have low, medium, or high acidity

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Medium

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14
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Are Merlot and Syrah light, medium, or full bodied

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Medium to Full

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15
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Does Merlot have low, medium, or high tannin levels

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Medium

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16
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What aromas does Merlot have

A 
Red fruits (red plum)
Black Fruits (blackberry)
Oak (vanilla)
17
Q

Which 2 regions are known for producing Merlot

A

Chile

California

18
Q

Does Syrah have low, medium, or high tannin

A

Medium to high

19
Q

What aromas does Syrah have

A

Black fruits (blackberry)
Spices (black pepper)
Oak (coconut)

20
Q

Which 2 regions are known for producing Syrah/Shiraz

A

Norhthern Rhone

Australia

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