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Where is Groileau from?

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Loire

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What color is Groulleau grape?

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red

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What is Groulleau grape used for?

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mainly for rose, but also for cremant: good for low alcohol, high acid wines

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What are characteristics of Pineau d’Aunis grape?

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red grape native to Loire, fell out of favor due to vine’s short life span

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What are characteristics of Arbois grape?

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white grape native to Loire, used for Cheverny, often blended, low acid, vigorous variety

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What are characteristics of Romorantin grape?

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white grape grown exclusively in Cour-Cheverny in the Middle Loire Valley, produces acidic citrusy wines

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What are the characteristics of Merlot?

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moderate tannins, low acidity, high alcohol, early ripening, prefers clay

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What are the aromas of Merlot?

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Blueberry, cherry, plum, cigar box, coffee, spice cocoa

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What is the origin of Cabernet Franc?

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Spain (!)

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What is the origin of Cabernet Sauvignon?

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Bordeaux (17th century), cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc

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What is the origin of Merlot?

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Bordeaux

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What are the characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon?

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high acid, high tannin, high pigments, moderate alcohol, late ripening, prefers gravel and sand

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What are the aromas of Cabernet Sauvignon?

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green pepper, cherries, blackberries, tobacco, tea, graphite

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What are the characteristics of Cabernet Franc?

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moderate tannin, moderate acidity, moderate pigments, moderate alcohol, early ripening, prefers limestone (like Malbec)

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What are the aromas of Cabernet Franc?

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strawberry, cranberry, violet, mushroom, moss

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What are the characteristics of Semillon?

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waxy in texture, subdued aroma, thin skin (susceptible to botrytis), tendency to oxidize (deep pigment)

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What are the aromas of Semillon?

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DRY: pear, citrus, mineral, beeswax; SWEET: tropical fruit, honey, apricot, caramel

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What are the characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc?

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high acid aromatic white, unruly productive vine (“sauvage”)

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What are the aromas of Sauvignon Blanc?

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hay, herbs, lemon grass, grapefruit

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Where did Sauvignon Blanc originate?

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Loire

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Where did Semillon originate?

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Sauternes (Bordeaux)

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What are the characteristics of Muscadelle?

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intensely aromatic

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What are the aromas of Muscadelle?

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exuberant grapiness with a slightly floral, musky character

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What are the characteristics of Ugni Blanc?

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good acidity, vigorous vine, wind-sensitive

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What are the aromas of Ugni Blanc?

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subtle citrus and almond

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What is the most planted white grape in France?

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Ugni Blanc

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What are the characteristics of Ondenc?

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rare (after phylloxera) white grape

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What are the aromas of Ondenc?

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honey and apple

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What are the characteristics of Chenin Blanc?

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high in acid and extract

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What are the aromas of Chenin Blanc?

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peach, quince, apricot, apple and pear

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What are the characteristics of Malbec?

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low acidity, supple tannins

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What are the aromas of Malbec?

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blackberry

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What is “coulure”?

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the vine drops its fruit during overcast days in the spring (e.g. Malbec)

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What are the characteristics of Merille?

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red grape that produces light wine, often blended, native to southwest France, very little planted, aka Perigord

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Name the 4 most-tannic commercially produced grapes in the world.

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Tannat, Nebbiolo, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon [mnemonic: opposite of ‘most’ is SCaNT]

36
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What are the parents of Malbec?

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Prunelard x Magdeleine Noire de Charentes cross

37
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What were the 3 most commonly grown grapes in northeast France in the Middle Ages?

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Goulais, Pinot, Sauvignin

38
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Name two Goulais Blanc and Savignin crosses.

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Petit Meslier and Aubin (along with Pinor Blanc, minor authorized grapes in Champagne)

39
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Where is Sauvignin Blanc found?

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Jura and Savoie

40
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Where is Sauvignin Rose found?

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Alsace and Jura

41
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What is the aromatic version of Sauvignin Rose?

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Gewurtraminer

42
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What is the non-aromatic version of Sauvignin Rose?

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Klevener (not Klevner aka Pinot Blanc) [mneumonic: extra e for rose, but not for the nose!]

43
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Which grape is NOT native to France: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah?

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Cabernet Franc

44
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Which grape is NOT native to France: Cinsault, Granache, Syrah?

45
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Which grape is NOT native to France: Mouvedre, Muscardin, Piquepoul Noir?

46
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Which grape is NOT native to France: Carignan, Cinsault, Vaccarese?

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Carignan (aka Carinena and Mazuelo in Spain)

47
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What were the original six red grapes of Bordeaux?

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec Petit Verdot, Carménère [wiki]

48
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Which grape is native to France: Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sylvaner?

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Pinot Blanc (Riesling - Germany, Sylvaner - Austria)

49
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Which grape is NOT native to France: Malbec, Merlot, Mourvedre?

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Mourvedre (aka Monstrell and Mataro in Spain)

50
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Name two grape families that share DNA fingerprints, but grape varieties have different phenotypes.

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Grenache, Pinot

51
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Name two grapes of disputed origin.

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Petite Verdot (possibly Pyrennees, not Bordeaux), Chenin Blanc (possibly Spain, not Loire)

52
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Name common grapes grown in France but not native to France.

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Cabernet Franc (Basque), Granache (Sardinia/Spain), Riesling (Germany), Mourvere (Spain), Tempranillo (Spain), Sylanver (Austria), Muscat (Greek/Italy), Carignan (Spain), Chasselas (Switerland)

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Which grape is NOT native to France: Muscadelle, Muscadet, Muscat?

54
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Describe the wine from Clairette.

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high in alcohol, low in acidity, apricot, apple peach, prone to oxidation

55
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Describe the character of Clairette grape.

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vigorous, late-ripening, prefers warm rocky, dry (limestone) sites, found across southern France

56
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What is alternate name for Rolle grape?

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Vermentino in Italy

57
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Describe the wine from Rolle.

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fat, round, low acidity, almond, apple, pear, apricot

58
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Describe the character of Ugni Blanc grape.

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vigorous, wind-sensitive, good acidity

59
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Describe the wine from Ugni Blanc.

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delicate whites with hints of citrus and almond

60
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Describe the character of Bourboulenc grape.

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vigorous, late-ripening, requires high temperatures to ripen

61
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Describe the wine from Bourboulenc.

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moderate alcohol, high acidity with aromas of citrus and smoke

62
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Name an international grape variety that is rarely blended.

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Pinot Noir [WAW] (exception is in Irancy AOC, blended with Cesar)

63
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What are the characteristics of wine made from Rousanne?

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elegant and complex with floratl notes and moderately high acidity, aromas of honey, quince, apricot and iris, age-worthy white

64
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Name a grape that produces high-alcohol, low-acid, moderately tannic wine that is characterized by bright strawberry, wild cherry, prune fruit with a dash of licorice

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Granche Noir

65
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Name a grape that produces densely pigmented, tannic wines with moderate alcohol and acidity with aromas of raspberry, black currant, cherry and accents of white pepper

66
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Name a grape that produces densely pigmented, acidic, tannic wines with aromas of herb plum and strawberry; can express leather and truffle with age.

67
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What color grape is Picardan?

68
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What color grape is Pignerol?

69
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What color grape is Braquet?

70
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What color grape is Calitor?

71
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What color grape is Tibouren?

72
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What color grape is Counoise?

73
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What color grape is Cinsault?

74
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Describe the acidity level of grapes in the Grenache family.

75
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What is the translation of Picpoul?

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lip stinger (high acidity)

76
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What location is preferred by the Rolle grape?

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coastal (Languedoc, Corsica, Sardinia)

77
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What is common ancestor of Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc?

78
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Name a “noble” grape that is nearly genetically identical to Savagnin Blanc and Savagnin Rose

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Gewurztraminer

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