General Flashcards

1
Q

What does oak do to a wine?

A

Softens tannin
Adds body
Adds flavour

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2
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What type of trellising can be used to moderate a high rainfall area?

A

VSP. Vertical Shoot Positioning

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3
Q

How can trellising help with the issue of fungal disease?

A

Use it to create air flow. e.g. High trellising

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4
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What is the effect of a hotter climate on a grape?

A

Increases ripeness

Acidity drops off

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5
Q

What does a Garnet coloured wine indicate?

A

Age, which then indicates there should be tertiary aromas and flavours

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6
Q

Think Italy, think…..

A

High acidity. It balances high acidic tomato based dishes

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7
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In a hot climate, what can help to moderate it in terms of location?

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Altitude, or proximity to coasts, rivers, or large bodies of water all have a cooling effect.

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8
Q

High sugar =……?

A

High alcohol
Lower acidity
Lower tannin

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9
Q

Cooler climate = ……….?

A

Higher acidity

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10
Q

Warmer climate = …….?

A

Lower acidity

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11
Q

When tasting, a watery mouth indicates what?

A

High acidity

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12
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When tasting, a drying mouth indicates what?

A

High tannin

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13
Q

When tasting, a warming feeling indicates what?

A

High alcohol

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14
Q

A lower yielding vine will mean what in terms of flavour?

A

A more concentrated flavour

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15
Q

Grapes grown at high altitude can develop……

A

High acidity, due to cooler night temperatures
Be aromatic
Deeper colour, due to stronger sun
Higher tannin, due to stronger sun
Lower yielding leading to more concentrated flavours

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16
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What type of climate is required for sparkling wine production?

A

Cool climate