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Chardonnay Flashcards

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What is the acidity of Chardonnay?

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Medium to High Acidity

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What is the flavour profile of Chardonnay grown in a cool climate?

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Citrus - Lemon

Tree fruit - Green Apple and Pear

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What is the flavour profile of Chardonnay grown in a moderate climate?

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Stone fruit - Peach

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What is the flavour profile of Chardonnay grown in a warm climate?

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Citrus - Grapefruit
Tropical - Mango, Pineapple
Oak - Buttery, Vanilla
Hazelnut

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Name the countries and regions where Chardonnay is grown and the characteristics of that region’s wine?

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Chablis - un-oaked Mineral
Bourgogne - oaked Vanilla, Cedar

New World - Tropical - Mango, Pineapple
Australia Victoria - Yarra Valley
NZ - Marlborough
California - Sonoma and Los Carneros Chile - Casablanca Valley
South Africa - Walker Bay
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What is the body of Chardonnay?

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Light to Full-bodied

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What are the key characteristics of Chardonnay?

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Fruity to Buttery

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What is the primary flavour profile of Chardonnay grown in a cool climate?

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Citrus - Lemon

Tree fruit - Green Apple and Pear

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What is the primary flavour profile of Chardonnay grown in a moderate climate?

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Stone fruit - Peach

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What is the primary flavour profile of Chardonnay grown in a warm climate?

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Citrus - Grapefruit

Tropical - Mango, Pineapple

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What is the secondary flavour profile of Chardonnay grown in a warm climate?

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Oak - Buttery, Vanilla

Hazelnut

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