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Ch. 3: Grape Varieties Flashcards

1
Q

Grapes belong to…

A

Genus vitis

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Grape Genus Used in Winemaking

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Vitis vinifera

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Vitis Vinifera Developed In…

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The Caucasus Mountains

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Reasons Differences Developed in Grapevines in Disparate Areas

A

Evolution

Encouragement given to certain strains by growers

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Grape Varieties

A

Vine subspecies

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Vitis Lambusca

A

Second most important grape species

Sweet, flavorful

High acidity

Flavor component unsuitable for wine

Concord

Discovered during colonial period

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7
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Flavor of Vitis Lambusca

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Foxy

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North American Grapes are…

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Resistant to phylloxera

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Phylloxera

A

Aphid-like insect

Ravaged Europe in 19th Century

Still a problem

Attempts made to breed hybrids with N. American grapes - phylloxera resistant

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Scion

A

Vinifera part of the vine

Grafted on to rootstock of N. American vines to resist phylloxera

Vitis Lambusca rootstocks still being grafted

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11
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Other N. American Species Used for Grafting

A

Vitis riparia

Vitis aestivalis

Vitis rupestris

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12
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Species

A

Scientific grouping

Genetically similar

Broad common characteristics

Produce offspring via sexual reproduction

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13
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Variety

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Subspecies

Identifiable group of vines in same species

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14
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Varieties Share…

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Appearance, flavor, growth

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15
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Examples of a Variety

A

Chardonnay and Syrah

Vinifera varieties

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16
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Clone

A

Grapes that are slightly different from their parent

Occurs when asexually reproduced vines are planted in new surroundings

Slight genetic variations occur to adapt to new surroundings

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17
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New Clone

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New vine that shows consistent distinction from parent

Have new name and number assigned

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18
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Mutation

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Derived from vine that developed different characteristics from parents or fellow clones

Through imperfect reproduction of cells during growth

Can lead to new type of grape different from ancestors

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19
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Mutation Examples

A

Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris are mutations of Pinot Noir

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20
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Cross/Crossing

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Offspring of sexual reproduction between different subspecies within same species

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21
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Cross Example

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Cross between Cab Franc and Sav Blanc

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22
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Hybrid

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Result of sexual reproduction between two closely related but different species

Struggle to develop adequate levels of tannin

Can be highly acidic

Can be propagated through cuttings

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23
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Attempts to Create New Grapes that Could Withstand these Ravages

A

Mildew

Phylloxera

Cold weather

Humidity

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24
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Hybrid Examples

A

Seyval Blanc

Vidal Blanc

Baco Noir

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25
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Chardonnay Profile - Examples

A

White Burgundy

Champagne

“California Style”

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Chardonnay Profile - Top Producing Countries

A

France

US

AUS

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Chardonnay Profile - Aromas

A

GPM

Green Apple

Melon

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Chardonnay Profile - Acidity

A

Medium to high

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Chardonnay Profile - Alcohol

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Medium to high

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30
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Chenin Blanc Profile - Examples

A

Vouvray

Savenneires

Saumur

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Chenin Blanc Profile - Top Producing Countries

A

South Africa

France

US

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Chenin Blanc - Aromas

A

GYMGAWCCHoQ

Green apple

Yellow pear

Melon

Green plum

Almond

White flowers

Citrus

Chamomile tea

Honey

Quince (aged)

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33
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Chenin Blanc - Acidity

A

Medium-plus to high

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34
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Chenin Blanc - Alcohol

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Medium to high

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35
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Muscat Profile - Examples

A

Southern France

Northern Italy

AUS

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36
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Muscat Profile - Top Producing Countries

A

Italy

France

Chile

AUS

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Muscat Profile - Aromas

A

MOHFAT

Musk

Honey

Orange blossom

Floral

Apricot

Table grapes

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38
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Muscat Profile - Acidity

A

Low to medium

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39
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Muscat Profile - Alcohol

A

Medium to high

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40
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Pinot Grigio/Gris Profile - Examples

A

Northeastern Italy

Alsace

Oregon

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41
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Pinot Grigio/Gris Profile - Top Producing Countries

A

IGAUF

Italy

Germany

AUS

US

France

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42
Q

Pinot Grigio/Gris Profile - Aromas

A

ALMPAM

Apple

Lemon

Melon

Peach

Minerals

Almond

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43
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Pinot Grigio/Gris Profile - Acidity

A

Low to high

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44
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Pinot Grigio/Gris Profile - Alcohol

A

Medium

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45
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Riesling Profile - Examples

A

Mosel

Rheingau

Rehinhessen

Pfalz

Alsace

Clare and Eden Valleys (AUS)

Finger Lakes

Washington state

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Riesling Profile - Top Producing Countries

A

Germany

AUS

France

US

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47
Q

Riesling Profile - Aromas

A

LiPNWHAP + B

Lime

Peach

Nectarine

Apricot

Honeysuckle

Wet stone

Petrol

Baking spices (well aged)

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48
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Riesling Profile - Acidity

A

High to very high

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49
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Riesling Profile - Alcohol

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Very low to high

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50
Q

Airen

A

One of the most widely used white wine grapes in the world

Relatively unknown to consumers

Grown primarily in central Spain

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51
Q

International Varieties Definition

A

Select group of varieties that thrive in a wide range of growing conditions and many areas of the world

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52
Q

International Varieties Examples

A

Cab sav

Sav Blanc

Chardonnay

Merlot

Malbec

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53
Q

Traditional/Native/Indigenous Grapes

A

Thousands of varieties that haven’t been widely transplanted beyond native home

Grown primarily in one place, have long history, have adjusted to local conditions

Reach their highest quality under specific conditions- impossible to duplicate away from native area

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54
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Autochthonous Grapes

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Indigenous grapes that are the result of natural cross-breeding or natural mutation in a specific area

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55
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White Wines

A

Grapes/wines that don’t have red or purple pigmentation

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Green Grapes

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Underripe grapes

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Chardonnay

A

One of the world’s most popular varieties

Grown almost everywhere in the New World

Making inroads in Europe

Indigenous to Burgundy

Considered at its highest expression here

Limestone soils

Important to Champagne region

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58
Q

Chardonnay In Warmer Regions

A

CA and AUS

Less acidic

Fuller bodied

“California Style”

Ripe, tropical fruit flavors

High alcohol

Considerable body

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59
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Chardonnay in Cooler Regions

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Citrus flavors

Green fruit aromas

Crisp acidity

Light to medium body

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60
Q

Is Chardonnay Made Into Sweet Wine?

A

No

Winemakers leave minimal amount of sugar to round out body and keep alcohol level down

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Q

Chardonnay and Wood

A

Benefits from interaction with wood

New oak barrels impart oak flavors (New World)

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62
Q

Unoaked Chardonnay

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Aged in stainless steel tanks

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63
Q

Barrel-Aged Chardonnay

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Improves with age

Burgundies evolve toward complex, flavorful wine for a decade

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64
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Muscat

A

Primarily used to produce sweet wine

Recent double-digit growth in US market

Also can produce excellent dry wines (less known)

Mutated several times

Several related varieties

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65
Q

Well-Known Muscats

A

Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains (white muscat with small berries) - higher quality

Muscat of Alexandria

Muscat Ottonel

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66
Q

Shared Characteristics of Muscats

A

Powerful floral aroma

Scent of fresh white grapes

Performs best in warm to hot climates (Ottonel in cool climates)

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Q

Dessert Muscats

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Vins doux naturels- Southern France

Rutherglen- AUS

Moscatel - Southern Spain

Moscato d’ Asti- northwestern Italy

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68
Q

Pinot Grigio/Gris

A

Grey pinot

Developed as a mutation of Pinot Noir in Burgundy

Pinot Grigio when planted in Italy centuries ago

Pinot Gris when produced in Alsace

Introduced in Oregon in mid 60s

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69
Q

Cool Climate Pinot Gris

A

Med-plus acidity

Medium to full body

Neutral aromas - Apple, pear, almond

Sometimes moderate residual sugar

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70
Q

Pinot Gris in Germany

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Rulander

Grauburgunder

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71
Q

Pinot Grigio in US

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Introduced from Italy in mid 70s

Became popular alternative to Chardonnay

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Pinot Grigio in Warm Climates (US and AUS)

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Med-minus acidity

Higher alcohol

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73
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Pinot Grigio in Cooler Climates

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Alto Adige

Veneto

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74
Q

Pinot Grigio Label

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Indicates dry, neutral, unoaked

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75
Q

Riesling

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Indigenous to Germany

Can be grown in cold weather

One of the most long-lived white wines

Oak aging is rare

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Riesling Profile Overview

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Intense floral aromas - vary with climate and terroir

Petrol scent

Full spectrum of sweetness- off-dry to med-sweet

Low levels of alcohol- some 7-8%

Naturally high acidity - often balances with residual sugar (preservative effect)

Can produce luscious dessert wines

Oak aging is rare

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Q

Riesling Dessert Wines

A

From late harvest grapes

From Botyris-affected grapes

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78
Q

White Riesling

A

US

Means “true Riesling”

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79
Q

Missouri Riesling

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Indigenous US grape

Completely different variety

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Q

Sauvignon Blanc

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Native to France - Bordeaux and Loire Valley

Acts as true barometer of soil, site, and viticultural practices

Can produce many different styles depending on where it’s grown and how it’s handled in the winery

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81
Q

Sauvignon Blanc - NZ

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Herbal character

Fruit forward flavors- grapefruit and tropical fruit

Strong reputation since 1980s

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Q

Popular Styles of Sav Blanc

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Oak aged

Bordeaux

Fume Blanc

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83
Q

Fume Blanc

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Mondavi - 1960s

In US, Fume Blanc is synonymous with Sav Blanc

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84
Q

Table Wines Using Sav Blanc

A

High acidity

Dry

Sometimes blended with low-acid grapes

Bordeaux- blended with Semillon

Bordeaux- Sav Blanc plays role in sweet dessert wines

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85
Q

Sauternes

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Bordeaux

Sweet dessert wine using Sav Blanc

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86
Q

Sauvignon Blanc- Examples

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Sancerre

Pouilly-Fume

White Bordeaux

Fume Blanc

New Zealand

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Q

Sauvignon Blanc- Top Producing Countries

A

FUNCS

France

US

NZ

Chile

South Africa

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88
Q

Sauvignon Blanc- Aromas

A

GHAG GuMT GuF

Grass

Hay

Asparagus

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89
Q

Sauvignon Blanc- Acidity

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Med-plus to high

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90
Q

Sauvignon Blanc- Alcohol

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Medium

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91
Q

Semillon

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Better known as blending wine

Often paired with Sav Blanc

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Q

Semillon- Flavors

A

Waxy or oily

93
Q

Semillon- Aromas

A

CuFTH

Citrus (lemon, yellow grapefruit)

Flowers

Tree fruit

Herbal notes when slightly underripe

94
Q

Semillon- Bordeaux

A

Paired with Sav Blanc

95
Q

Semillon- Australia

A

Paired with Chardonnay

Stand-alone varietal in Hunter Valley

96
Q

Viognier

A

Primarily indigenous to N. Rhône Valley

Since 1980s, planted in:

AUS

CA

S. America

Texas

US East Coast

97
Q

Viognier- Flavors

A

Rich

Viscous

Full bodied heft

98
Q

Viognier- Aromas

A

Flowers

Peach

Tangerine

99
Q

Pinot Blanc - Origins

A

Descendant of Pinot Noir

Mutated from Pinot Gris

Similar to Pinot Gris- can be difficult to tell apart depending on clone and growing conditions

100
Q

Pinot Blanc - Countries

A

Majority found in Italy - Pinot Bianco

Also found in Germany and Austria - weissburgunder

One of the main grapes in Alsace

101
Q

Pinot Blanc - Flavor

A

Lighter on palate

102
Q

Pinot Blanc - Aroma

A

More exotic than Pinot Gris

103
Q

Gewurtztraminer

A

Not a major variety in any region

Small plantings in most countries

First recorded in Italian Alps

Most prominent in Alsace

104
Q

Gewurtztraminer - Aromas

A

Flowers

Spice

Lychee

Rose

105
Q

Trebbianon Toscano

A

Neutral white grape

Principally associated with Italy - used for white wines and balsamic vinegar

106
Q

Trebbianon Toscano- France

A

Known as Ugni Blanc

Grown in considerable quantities

Used for brandy and cognac

107
Q

Significant White Grapes - Argentina

A

Torrantes riojano

108
Q

Significant White Grapes - Austria

A

Gruner vetliner

109
Q

Significant White Grapes - France

A

Aligote

Marssane

Rousanne

110
Q

Significant White Grapes - Germany

A

Muller-Thurgau

Silvaner

111
Q

Significant White Grapes - Greece

A

Assyrtiko

Moschofilero

Rhoditis

112
Q

Significant White Grapes - Hungary

A

Furmint

113
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Significant White Grapes - Italy

A

Cortese

Garganega

Glera

Verdicchio

Vermentino

Vernaccia

114
Q

Significant White Grapes - Portugal

A

Alvarino

Arinto

Feranao Pires

Loureiro

115
Q

Significant White Grapes - Spain

A

Albariño

Godello

Macabeo/Viura

Palomino

Parellada

Pedro Ximenez

Verdejo

Xarel-lo

116
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Significant White Grapes - Switzerland

A

Chasselas

117
Q

Red Wines are…

A

Wines with red or purple pigmentation in their skin

“Red” or “black” grapes

May run from bluish to garnet to coal black when ripe

118
Q

Cabernet Franc Overview

A

Best known as blending partner of Cab Sav and Merlot in Bordeaux and similar blends

Red fruit and herbal flavors

Less commonly bottled as varietal wine

119
Q

Cab Franc-Dominated Regions

A

Loire Valley (Chinon and Bourgueil)

Parts of CA

Eastern US

Sometimes used for roses

120
Q

Cab Franc Profile

A

Red Bordeaux

Loire Valley

Northeast Italy

New York State

CA

121
Q

Cab Franc - Top Producing Countries

A

FUI

France

US

Italy

122
Q

Cab Franc - Aromas

A

CuSToM BeRT V

Cranberry

Strawberry

Tobacco

Mushroom

Bell pepper

Raspberry

Tea (cool)

Violet (warm)

123
Q

Cab Franc - Acidity

A

Med to high

124
Q

Cab Franc - Tannin

A

Light to med

125
Q

Cab Franc - Alcohol

A

Medium

126
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Red Wines are…

A

Wines with red or purple pigmentation in their skin

“Red” or “black” grapes

May run from bluish to garnet to coal black when ripe

127
Q

Cabernet Franc Overview

A

Best known as blending partner of Cab Sav and Merlot in Bordeaux and similar blends

Red fruit and herbal flavors

Less commonly bottled as varietal wine

128
Q

Cab Franc-Dominated Regions

A

Loire Valley (Chinon and Bourgueil)

Parts of CA

Eastern US

Sometimes used for roses

129
Q

Cab Franc Profile - Styles

A

Red Bordeaux

Loire Valley

Northeast Italy

New York State

CA

130
Q

Cab Franc - Top Producing Countries

A

FUI

France

US

Italy

131
Q

Cab Franc - Aromas

A

CuSToM BeRT V

Cranberry

Strawberry

Tobacco

Mushroom

Bell pepper

Raspberry

Tea (cool)

Violet (warm)

132
Q

Cab Franc - Acidity

A

Med to high

133
Q

Cab Franc - Tannin

A

Light to med

134
Q

Cab Franc - Alcohol

A

Medium

135
Q

Cabernet Sauvignon - Overview

A

Originated in Bordeaux

Can develop complex flavors over time

High tannins

Maturation in new oak

Can thrive in diverse growing conditions

More cab Sav Blanc planted than any quality grape in the world

Blooms late

136
Q

Napa Cabs vs Bordeaux

A

Higher alcohol

Lower acidity

Fruit forward

137
Q

New World Cab Sav

A

Similar to Napa style

Blended with Merlot (Bordeaux style)

AUS - blended with Shiraz

138
Q

Cab Sav - Well Known Examples

A

Red Bordeaux

Napa Valley

139
Q

Cab Sav - Top Producing Countries

A

FAUC

France

AUS

US

Chile

140
Q

Cab Sav - Aromas

A

Black currant

Black cherry

Eucalyptus

Mint

Dark chocolate

Cedar

Vanilla

Coffee

Caramel

141
Q

Cab Sav - Acidity

A

Med to high

142
Q

Cab Sav - Tannin

A

High

143
Q

Cab Sav - Alcohol

A

High

144
Q

Grenache - Overview

A

Not often bottled by itself - typically in GSM blends

Thrives in hot, dry conditions

Develops considerable sugar and high alcohol

Recorded early in Spain

145
Q

Grenache in GSM Blends

A

Added color, acidity, and complexity

146
Q

Grenache is Abundant in…

A

Spain

Sardinia

Southern France

AUS

Increasingly grown in CA and WA

147
Q

Grenache in Sardinia

A

Called Cannonau

148
Q

Old-Vine Grenache

A

Highly prized for its concentration and flavor

Often made into roses

Used to make sweet fortified wines

149
Q

Grenache and Oxidation

A

Grenache based wines can oxidize quickly

Salmon or orange tinge

Rustically noticeable aroma

150
Q

Grenache - Well Known Examples

A

SAPRN

Southern Rhône

AUS

Priorat

Rioja

Navarra

151
Q

Grenache - Top Producing Countries

A

France

Spain

152
Q

Grenache - Aromas

A

F’n SCaBS

Flowers

Strawberry

Cranberry

Black pepper

Sour cherry

153
Q

Grenache - Acidity

A

Low to med

154
Q

Grenache - Tannin

A

Low to med

155
Q

Grenache - Alcohol

A

High

156
Q

Merlot - Overview

A

Similar to cab Sav style and aromas

Less intense, tannic, and alcoholic

Lighter, brighter fruit flavors

First noted in Bordeaux

Represents Right Bank of Bordeaux and majority of Bordeaux blend

Ripens early

157
Q

Merlot vs Cab Sav

A

Merlot ripens early

Cab Sav ripens late

Mitigates risk of damage from extreme weather at either end of growing season

158
Q

Merlot - Well Known Examples

A

Red Bordeaux

Many New World examples

159
Q

Merlot - Top Producing Countries

A

FICUS

France

Italy

Chile

US

Spain

160
Q

Merlot - Aromas

A

BBCCPM

Blueberry

Black cherry

Coffee

Chocolate

Plum

Mint

161
Q

Merlot - Acidity

A

Medium

162
Q

Merlot - Tannin

A

Medium

163
Q

Merlot - Alcohol

A

Med to high

164
Q

Pinot Noir - Overview

A

Native to Burgundy

Able to thrive in cool climates

Every NW cool climate region has experimented with PN

Natural choice for sparkling wine- more PN planted in Champagne than Burgundy

Popular in Germany - Spatburgunder

Genetically unstable - prone to mutation

165
Q

Pinot Noir - Mutations

A

Pinot Gris

Pinot Blanc

Pinot Muenier

166
Q

Pinot Noir - Well Known Examples

A

RONCC

Red Burgundy

Oregon

NZ

Champagne

CA

167
Q

Pinot Noir - Top Producing Countries

A

FUG

France

US

Germany

168
Q

Pinot Noir - Aromas

A

CLERViMSS

Cherry

Lilac

Earth

Raspberry

Violet

Mushroom

Strawberry

Sandalwood

169
Q

Pinot Noir - Acidity

A

Med to high

170
Q

Pinot Noir - Tannin

A

Low to med

171
Q

Pinot Noir - Alcohol

A

Medium

172
Q

Syrah - Overview

A

Southern France

AUS - Shiraz

Inky, dark-flavored, tannic

173
Q

Syrah is Gaining Popularity in…

A

CA Central Coast

Washington

South Africa

Argentina

174
Q

Syrah - Variety Blending Partners

A

Southern France - Grenache and Mouverdre

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

AUS - GSM or Cab Sav

175
Q

Syrah - Well Known Examples

A

RAP

Rhône Valley

AUS

Paso Robles

176
Q

Syrah - Top Producing Countries

A

France

US

AUS

177
Q

Syrah - Aromas

A

B-BLAST FLEDS

Blackberry

Black pepper

Lavender

Anise

Smoke

Tar

Forest floor

Leather

Earth

Dried fruits

Smoked meats (well aged)

178
Q

Syrah - Acidity

A

Low to med

179
Q

Syrah - Tannin

A

High

180
Q

Syrah - Alcohol

A

High

181
Q

Zinfandel - Overview

A

More renown as unique variety of CA

Densely pigmented

High alcohol

Spicy

Jammy fruit, raspberry, blackberry, raisin

Also made into dry rose

182
Q

Zinfandel - Dr. Carole Meredith

A

Claims Zin is genetically identical to Italy’s Primotivo and Croatia’s Tribidrag

EU has recognized Zin as legal synonym for Primotivo

US TTB has not

183
Q

Sangiovese - Overview

A

Backbone of Chianti

As of 1996, Chianti producers making wines with 100% Sangiovese

Lightly colored

High acidity

Sour cherry, orange peel

184
Q

Sangiovese - New World

A

Blended with Syrah, Merlot, and Cab Sav

185
Q

Nebbiolo - Overview

A

Sole ingredient of Barolo, Barbaresco, and others produced in Piedmont

100% varietal and some blends

Long-lived

Highly tannic

Benefits from oak and bottle aging

186
Q

Nebbiolo - Flavors and Aromas

A

BLCT

Blackberry

Licorice

Cherry

Tar and roses

187
Q

Tempranillo

A

Leading grape of Spain

188
Q

Tempranillo - Flavors

A

Leather

Tobacco

Chalky dust

189
Q

Tempranillo - Aromas

A

SCRS

Strawberry

Currant

Red cherry

Spice

190
Q

Tempranillo - Rioja

A

Blended with Mazuelo

100% Tempranillo has become more common

191
Q

Tempranillo - Portugal

A

Tinta Roriz

Aragonez

192
Q

Tempranillo - US

A

COT

CA

OR

TX

193
Q

Malbec - Overview

A

Minor French grape

Minor component of some Bordeaux blends

Main ingredient in the “black wine” of Cahors

Dark colored, inky black

Achieved stardom in Argentina

194
Q

Malbec - Flavors

A

Blackberry

Plum

195
Q

Malbec - Countries

A

WALCOCS

Washington

Argentina

Loire Valley

CA

OR

Chile

Southwestern France

196
Q

Gamay - Overview

A

Gamay Noir a Jus Blanc

Known primarily for Beaujolais

Carbonic maceration

197
Q

Gamay - Aromas

A

Red cherry

Strawberry

Banana

Red candy

198
Q

Beaujolais Cru

A

Granite soils

Rich, age-worthy

Black fruit

Raspberry

Spice

199
Q

Gamay Also Planted in…

A

Maconnais

Loire Valley

Switzerland

Used as single variety, also blended with PN l, made into rose

200
Q

Gamay in CA

A

Grown in CA until early 2000s

201
Q

Napa Gamay

A

Gamay Beaujolais

Unrelated to Gamay

Gamay Noir anJus Blanc still planted in CA

202
Q

Alicante Bouschet - Overview

A

A teinturier

Cross of Petite Bouschet and Grenache

Red flesh and skin

Cultivated by family of Henri Bouschet in 1866 until end of 1900s

Became widely planted in Europe and N. America

Often used in blends to add body, color intensity to red and rose wines

203
Q

Alicante Bouschet Still Planted in…

A

Spain

Southern France

Southern Portugal

AUS

Central CA

204
Q

Alicante Bouschet in Spain

A

Granacha Tintorera

205
Q

Significant Red Grapes - Chile

A

Carminere

206
Q

Significant Red Grapes - France

A

Carignan

Cinsaut

Muenier

Mourvedre

207
Q

Significant Red Grapes - Germany/Austria

A

Blauer Portugieser

Blaufrankisch

Zweigelt

208
Q

Significant Red Grapes - Greece

A

Agiorgitiko

Mavrodaphne

Xinomavrn

209
Q

Significant Red Grapes - Italy

A

Aglianico

Barbera

Corvina

Dolcetto

Montepulciano

Negroamaro

Nero d’ Avola

210
Q

Significant Red Grapes - Portugal

A

Touriga Franc

Touriga Nacional

211
Q

Significant Red Grapes - South Africa

A

Pinotage

212
Q

Significant Red Grapes - US

A

Petite Sirah

213
Q

Significant Red Grapes - Uruguay

A

Tannat

214
Q

Chardonnay Aroma - Cool Climate

A

Pears

215
Q

Chardonnay Aroma - Warm Climate

A

Tropical Fruit

216
Q

Chardonnay Aroma - Malolactic Fermentation

A

Butter

217
Q

Chardonnay Aromas - Oak Aged

A

Vanilla

Butterscotch

Caramel

Toast

218
Q

Sav Blanc Aroma - Cool Climate

A

Bell Pepper

219
Q

Sav Blanc Aroma - Warm Climate

A

Melon

220
Q

Sav Blanc Aroma - Oak Aged

A

Toast

Smoke

221
Q

Sav Blanc Aroma - New Zealand

A

Gooseberry

222
Q

Sav Blanc Aroma - Loire

A

Flint

223
Q

Cab Sav Aroma - Cool Climate

A

Bell Pepper

224
Q

Cab Sav Aroma - New Oak

A

Tobacco

225
Q

Cab Sav Aroma - Well Aged

A

Cigar

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