Eastern Mediterranean Flashcards
1
Q
Parentage of Emerald Riesling
A
Muscadelle (CA) x Garnacha
(originally thought to be Muscadelle (CA) x Riesling)
developed by Olmo at Davis in 1948
Muscadelle (CA) is not what you think it is, unknown grape in vineyard
2
Q
Most planted white grapes in Israel
A
Colombard Emerald Riesling Muscat of Alexandria Sauv Blanc Chardonnay
3
Q
Most planted red grapes in Israel
A
C.S. Carignan Merlot Syrah/ Shiraz Argaman
4
Q
Parentage of Argaman
A
Carignan x Souzao
5
Q
What is Merwah and where?
A
White grape of Lebanon (Bekaa Valley)
Believed to be a local Clone of Semillon
used in Ch. Musar’s white wine
6
Q
What is Obaideh and where?
A
White grape of Lebanon (Bekaa Valley)
Believed to be a local clone of Chardonnay
used in Ch. Musar’s white wine
7
Q
Red grapes of Ch. Musar
A
Cinsault Carignan C.S. Syrah Grenache
8
Q
White grapes of Ch. Musar
A
Merwah Obaideh Chardonnay Viognier Vermentino
