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CH 3 - Grape Varieties Flashcards

1
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As a vine, grapes belong to the genus ______

A

Vitis

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2
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What species of grapes is used widespread in commercial winemaking?

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Vitis vinifera

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3
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Vinifera vines were originally developed in what region?

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Caucasus Mountains region between Europe and Asia

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4
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Vine subspecies are more commonly called _____ ______

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Grape varieties (thousands of them are recorded)

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5
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What is the 2nd most important grape species?

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Vitis labrusca

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What is produced using Vitis labrusca?

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Table juice for fresh consumption or unfermented grape juice

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7
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What are North American vines resistant to?

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The aphid-like insect phylloxera

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The vinifera part of the vine, known as the _____, could be grafted onto the trunk, or rootstock, of North America vines to achieve a phylloxera resistant vine

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Scion

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A _____ is a scientific grouping of plants or animals that are genetically similar, have broad characteristics in common, and can produce viable offspring through sexual reproduction

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Species

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10
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A ______ is a subspecies. They are an identifiable group of vines of the same species that share many characteristics of appearance, flavor and growth

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Variety

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11
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What are examples of grapevine species?

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Vinifera and labrusca

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12
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What are examples of grape varieties?

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Chardonnay and Syrah

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13
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The term _____ means grapes that are slightly different from their parent

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Clone

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What is it called when an asexually reproduced grapevines are planted in new surroundings, and slight genetic variations occur as the plant modifies itself to adapt to its new conditions

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Clone

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If a new vine shows a consistent distinction from its parent, it may be determined to be a new ______

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Clone

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16
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New _____ have a new name or number assigned to the grape

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Clone

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17
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A ______ is derived from a vine that has developed different characteristics from its parents or fellow clones through the imperfect reproduction of cells as its grows

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Mutation

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18
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What 2 wines are considered mutant strains of Point Noir?

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Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris

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19
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A _____ is the offspring of sexual reproduction between different species.

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Cross or crossing

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20
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What wine is a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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21
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A ______ is the result of sexual reproduction between 2 closely related but different species such as Vitis vinifera and Vitis labrusca

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Hybrid

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22
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What are some examples of Hybrid wines?

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Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc and Baco Noir

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23
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What white grape is often distilled into Brandy?

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Airen

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24
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What is one of the most widely grown white grapes that most consumers haven’t heard of?

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Airen

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25
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What are a select group of grape varieties that thrive in a wide range of growing conditions and are grown in many areas throughout the world called?

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International varieites

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What are some examples of an International Varieties

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Malbec

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27
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Grapes that are planted in their native area are referred to as what?

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Traditional, native or indigenous

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28
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The term ___________ refers to indigenous grapes that are the result of natural cross-breeding or natural mutation in a specific area

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Autochthonous

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29
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What is an example of an indigenous grape?

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Nebbiolo

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30
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Chardonnay is thought to be indigenous to what region in France?

A

Burgundy

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31
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What other region is Chardonnay an important variety for?

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Champagne - for use in sparkling wines

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32
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Winegrowers around the world have planted Chardonnay in ______ climates to produce a similar style to those produced in Burgundy

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Cooler

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33
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What characteristics will a Chardonnay have in a warmer climate?

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Ripe tropical fruit flavors, high alcohol and considerable body

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What characteristics will a Chardonnay have in a cooler climate?

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Citrus flavors, green fruit aromas, crisp acidity, light to medium body

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35
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Chardonnay is one of the grapes that benefits from interaction with oak. True or false?

A

True

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36
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What are some well known examples of Chardonnay?

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White Burgundy, Champagne, California Style new world versions

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37
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What are the top producing countries for Chardonnay

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France, US, Australia

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38
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What are the characteristic aromas for Chardonnay?

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green apple, melon, pears (cool climate), tropical fruit (warm climate), butter (malolactic fermentation), vanilla, butterscotch, caramel, toast (oak-aged)

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39
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What is the acidity and alcohol in Chardonnay?

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Medium to high acidity; Medium to high alcohol

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40
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Which grape variety is one of the most versatile grapes?

A

Chenin Blanc

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41
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Chenin Blanc has _____ acidity when grown in a cool climate

A

High

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42
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In still Chenin Blanc wines, a little ______ _______ is often used to take the edge off the sharp acidity

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Residual sugar

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43
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Which grape can make a great late-harvest, botrytis affected dessert wine that can last for decades

A

Chenin Blanc

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44
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Where is France does Chenin Blanc grow?

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Loire Valley

45
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Chenin Blanc is the most widely planted grape in which country?

A

South Africa

46
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What percentage represents all the Chenin Blanc grown in South Africa?

47
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What region in California also grows Chenin Blanc?

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California’s Central Valley

48
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What are some well known examples of Chenin Blanc?

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Vouvray, Savennieres, Saumur

49
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What are the top producing countries for Chenin Blanc?

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South Africa, France, US

50
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What are the characteristics of Chenin Blanc?

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Green apple, yellow pear, melon, green plum, citrus, almond, white flowers, chamomile tea; honey and quince (aged)

51
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______ is an ancient grape variety that has been carried to nearly every wine region in the world

52
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What type of wine is Muscat generally used to produce?

A

Sweet wines

53
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Muscat has mutated several times, what are the most prevalent and well known member

A

Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains (white Muscat with small berries), Muscat of Alexandria, Muscat Ottonel

54
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All Muscats share a characteristic powerful _____ aroma and the scent of fresh white ______

A

Floral, grapes

55
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Most muscats perform best in ______ climates

A

Warm to hot

56
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Which Muscat variety does better in cooler climates?

A

Ottonel variety

57
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What are some examples of a dessert Muscat and what country are they produced in?

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Vins doux naturels (Southern France); Rutherglen Muscats (Australia); Moscatels (south of Spain)

58
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What popular Muscat-based sparkling wine comes from northwestern Italy?

A

Moscato d’Asti

59
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What are the top producing countries for Muscat?

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Italy, France, Chile, Australia

60
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What are the characteristics of Muscat?

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Musk, honey, orange blossom, floral, apricot, table grapes

61
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What is the acidity and alcohol in Mustcat?

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Acidity is low to medium, Alcohol is medium to high

62
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Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are a mutation of what grape?

A

Pinot Noir

63
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What does Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris mean?

A

Gray Pinot

64
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Where is the Pinot Gris style of wine produced?

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Alsace, France; Oregon

65
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The cool climate Pinot Gris of France and Oregon has what characteristics?

A

Med+ acidity, med to full body, neutral aromas of apple, pear, almond; sometimes moderate amount of residual sugar

66
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What are the 2 names given to Pinot Gris style wines produced in Germany?

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Rulander and Grauburgunder

67
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What are the characteristics of a warmer climate Pinot Grigio?

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med- acidity and higher alcohol, dry, unoaked, some can be aromatic and lees-aged

68
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What are well-known examples of Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris?

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Northeastern Italy, Alsace, Oregon

69
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What are the top producing countries for Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris?

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Italy, US, Germany, France, Australia

70
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What are the characteristics of Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris?

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Apple, lemon, melon, peach, minerals, almond

71
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What is the acidity and alcohol of Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris?

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Low to high acidity; Medium alcohol

72
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Which country is Riesling indigenous to?

73
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What are the aroma characteristics that are common to Riesling?

A

Highly aromatic and a unique petrol scent

74
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What is the sweetness spectrum for Riesling?

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From dry, off-day or medium sweetness

75
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How is the high acidity of Riesling balanced?

A

By adding some residual sugar

76
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Why are Rieslings some of the most long lived white wines?

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With the high acidity and balancing residual sugar, they have a preservative effect

77
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Are White Riesling and Missouri Riesling related to Riesling?

A

White Riesling is a synonym for true Riesling; Missouri Riesling is unrelated

78
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What are some well known examples of Riesling?

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Mosel, Rheingau, Rheinhessen, Pfalz, Alsace, Frace; Clare and Eden Valleys in Australia, Finger Lakes in New Work, Washington State

79
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What are the top producing countries for Riesling?

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Germany, Australia, France, US

80
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What are the characteristics of Riesling?

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Lime, peach, nectarine, apricot, honeysuckle, wet stone, petrol (depending on ripeness and bottle age), baking spices (well aged)

81
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What are the acidity and alcohol of Rielsing?

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High to very high acidity; Very low to high alcohol

82
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Common term for grape subspecies

83
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Cabernet Franc X Sauvignon Blanc

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

84
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Offspring created via typical reproduction of two grapes within the same species

A

Cross (Crossing)

85
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Major white grape of Burgundy

A

Chardonnay

86
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South African nickname for Chenin Blanc

87
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Leading red grape of Burgundy

A

Pinot Noir

88
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Offspring created via typical reproduction of closely related but different species

89
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What grape used in the sweet wines of Rutherglen

90
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Leading white grape of the Clare Valley

91
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Major white grape of Champagne

A

Chardonnay

92
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Also known as Grauburgunder

A

Pinot Gris

93
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White grape of Sancerre

A

Sauvignon Blanc

94
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Red grape of Cahors

95
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Term created by Robert Mondavi for Sauvignon Blanc

A

Fume Blanc

96
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Also known as Tinta Roriz

A

Tempranillo

97
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Leading white grape of Hunter Valley

98
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Grape used in Barolo

99
Q

Also known as Weissburgunder

A

Pinot Blanc (Pinot Bianco)

100
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Predominant variety of the Cognac Region

A

Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano Toscano)

101
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Grape known for “jammy” blackberry flavors (somewhat unique to California)

102
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Grape variety of Savennieres

A

Chenin Blanc

103
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Grape variety of Chinon

A

Cabernet Franc

104
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White grape variety (grown in a few places, including Aslace) with aromas of flowers, perfume and lychee

A

Gewurztraminer

105
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Also known as Cannonau

106
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Leading red grape of Tuscany

A

Sangiovese

107
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Homeland for Chasselas

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Switzerland

108
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Three grapes of the G-S-M blend

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Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre

2020 Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) (23 decks)

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