Cabernet Sauvignon Flashcards
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Cabernet Sauvignon in California
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Cabernet Sauvignon in Oakville
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Cabernet Sauvignon in Rutherford
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Cabernet Sauvignon in Calistoga
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Cabernet Sauvignon in Sonoma
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▢ the styles and quality of wines from Cabernet Sauvignon in Pauillac
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Cabernet Sauvignon in Margaux
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Cabernet Sauvignon in Graves
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Cabernet Sauvignon in Pessac-Léognan
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▢ the styles and quality of wines from Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile’s Central Valley
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Cabernet Sauvignon in Maipo Valley
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Cabernet Sauvignon in Colchagua Valley
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Cabernet Sauvignon in Stellenbosch
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Cabernet Sauvignon in Coonawarra
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Cabernet Sauvignon in Margaret River
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Cabernet Sauvignon in Hawke’s Bay
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Which of these is NOT a Chilean region known for its Cabernet Sauvignon?
a. Maipo Valley
b. Coonwarra
c. Colchagua Valley
d. Central Valley
Coonwarra (australia)
Which of these is NOT a reason that Cabernet Sauvignon is well-suited for Napa Valley?
a. gravel soils
b. sunny conditions
c. long growing season
d. warm climate
a. gravel soils
From which Napa Valley region would you find the ripest, most full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon wines?
a. Sonoma
b. Oakville
c. Calistoga
d. Rutherford
Calistoga
True or False? A wine from the Médoc that is not labelled as Chateaux can use the term Cru Bourgeois on their labels.
False
Which country is having success with producing early-drinking style Cabernet Sauvignon using a gentler winemaking approach to extract less tannin?
a. Chile
b. New Zealand
c. Australia
d. SA
Chile
Which of these statements about Cabernet Sauvignon wines labeled ‘California’ is FALSE?
a. can be blended from grapes grown across the entire state
b. most fruit comes from hot, irrigated vineyards in Central Valley
c. oak alternatives such as oak chips more likely used
d. typically intended for ageing 3-8 years in bottle before consumption
d. typically intended for ageing 3-8 years in bottle before consumption.
Intended for immediate consumption
What is the climate of Bordeaux?
a. warm
b. cool
c. hot
d. moderate
moderate
Where should Cabernet Sauvignon be grown in moderate climates?
a. in the warmest sites
b. in higher elevations
c. in flat valley floors
d. in the coolest sites
a. in the warmest sites
True or False? Cabernet Sauvignon is Chile’s most widely planted variety.
true
What does the term ‘Château’ indicate on a Bordeaux wine label?
a. the grapes were bought from a vineyard not owned by the producer
b. the wine was produced on a historic property in Bordeaux
c. the vineyard site has been raned as a classe wine
d. the wine was made from grapes grown on the producers own land
d. the wine was made from grapes grown on the producers own land
What is the distinguishing aromatic characteristic of Cabernet Sauvignon from the foothills of the mountains in Chile?
a. mint
b. vanilla
c. red cherry
d. black pepper
mint
How does the gravel on the Left Bank of Bordeaux help Cabernet Sauvignon ripen? Select all that apply.
a. allows rainwater to pool near the roots, insulating them from the cold
b. allows rainwater to drain away so that the vines’ roots are not cold and damp
c. absorbs heat during the day and warms the vineyard at night
d. allows the vines to grow very large
b. allows rainwater to drain away so that the vines’ roots are not cold and damp
c. absorbs heat during the day and warms the vineyard at night
