Chenin, Semillon, Furmint Flashcards
CLIMATE: Cool - Moderate - Warm
versatile & susceptible to botrytis/noble rot
dry to sweet
high acidity
oaked or unoaked
PRIMARY: Green to Tropical
TERTIARY: dried fruit, honey, nuts
CHENIN BLANC
CLIMATE: Moderate - Warm
susceptible to botrytis/noble rot
sometimes blended with Sauvignon Blanc
dry to sweet
medium to high acidity
light to full-bodied
unoaked or oaked
PRIMARY: Green, citrus
TERTIARY: Nuts, dried fruits, honey
SÉMILLON
CLIMATE: Moderate
susceptible to botrytis/noble rot
high acidity
dry to sweet
unoaked or oaked
TERTIARY: dried fruit, caramel, nuts
FURMINT
Vouvray
Loire Valley - France
Chenin Blanc
dry to sweet. Still or Sparkling
Sauternes
Bordeaux - France
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Botrytis effected sweet wine
Hunter Valley
Australia
Whites:
dry Semillon
Reds:
Shiraz
Tokaji
Hungary
Furmint
Barossa Valley
Australia
**Whites: **
dry Semillon
**Reds: **
Shiraz
Grenache
Western Cape
South Africa
Whites
Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay
Reds:
Pinotage