Chapter 16: Wines of the New World: Flashcards
What are the key wine-producing states in the United States?
California, Oregon, Washington, and New York.
What are the key regions for premium Cabernet Sauvignon in California?
Napa Valley (e.g., Rutherford and Oakville) and Sonoma.
What is Zinfandel, and where is it primarily grown?
A red grape variety known for rich, fruity wines, primarily grown in California.
What is the climate of Oregon, and what grape variety thrives there?
Cool maritime climate, ideal for Pinot Noir.
What are the key characteristics of Washington State wines?
Ripe fruit flavors with high acidity, particularly in Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah.
What are the main grape varieties grown in Australia?
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Riesling.
What are the key regions for Shiraz in Australia?
Barossa Valley and Hunter Valley.
What are the typical characteristics of Australian Shiraz?
Full-bodied, ripe black fruit (blackberry, plum), and spice (pepper, licorice).
What is the key region for Australian Riesling?
Clare Valley and Eden Valley.
What is the climate of Margaret River, and what wines are produced there?
Warm maritime climate, producing high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc blends.
What grape variety is New Zealand best known for?
Sauvignon Blanc.
What are the key characteristics of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc?
High acidity, herbaceous (grass, asparagus), citrus, and tropical fruit (passion fruit, gooseberry).
What are the main regions for Pinot Noir in New Zealand?
Central Otago, Marlborough, and Martinborough.
What are the characteristics of Central Otago Pinot Noir?
Full-bodied, ripe red fruit (cherry, strawberry), and spice.
What is the climate of Marlborough, and how does it benefit grape growing?
Cool maritime, with long sunshine hours, producing high-acidity wines.
What are the key grape varieties of Chile?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenère, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay.
What are the key wine regions of Chile?
Maipo Valley, Colchagua Valley, and Casablanca Valley.
What is the key characteristic of Chilean Carmenère?
Full-bodied, medium acidity, with black fruit (blackberry, plum) and herbaceous notes (green pepper).
Which region in Chile is known for premium Sauvignon Blanc?
Casablanca Valley.
What is the signature grape variety of Argentina?
Malbec.
What are the key regions for Malbec in Argentina?
Mendoza, particularly Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley.
What are the characteristics of Argentine Malbec?
Full-bodied, medium acidity, with black fruit (blackberry, plum) and spice (clove, vanilla).
What white grape variety is unique to Argentina?
Torrontés, producing aromatic wines with floral and stone fruit flavors.
Where is Torrontés primarily grown in Argentina?
Cafayate in Salta.
What are the key grape varieties of South Africa?
Chenin Blanc (Steen), Pinotage, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
What are the key wine regions in South Africa?
Stellenbosch and Walker Bay.
What is the typical style of South African Chenin Blanc?
A range from dry and fresh to fuller-bodied with tropical fruit flavors.
What are the characteristics of Pinotage?
Medium body, red fruit (strawberry, raspberry), and smoky or earthy notes.
What is Canada best known for in wine production?
Icewine made from Riesling or Vidal.
What are the main wine-producing regions of Canada?
Ontario (Niagara Peninsula) and British Columbia (Okanagan Valley).
