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Windows on the World - Prelude To Wine > Grape Locations and Varietals > Flashcards

Grape Locations and Varietals Flashcards

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More than 90% of all quality white wine comes from these grapes. Where do they grow best?

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Riesling - Alsace in Germany and France, New York, Washington State. Sauvignon Blanc - Bordeaux and Loire Valley, France; New Zealand; California (Fumé Blanc). Chardonnay - Burgundy and Champagne, France; California; Australia.

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What are the major red wine grapes and where are they grown best?

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Gamay - Beaujolais, France. Pinot Noir - Burgundy and Champagne,France; California; Oregon. Tempranillo- Rioja, Spain. Sangiovese -Tuscany, Italy. Merlot -Bordeaux, France;Napa California. Zinfandel- California. Cabernet Sauvignon- Bordeaux, France; Napa, California; Chile. Nebbiolo- Piedmont, Italy. Syrah/Shiraz-Rhône Valley, France; Australia; California.

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What color is Albariño and where does it grow best?

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white; Spain

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What color is Assyrtiko and where does it grow best?

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white; Greece

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What color is Chenin Blanc and where does it grow best?

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white; Loire Valley France, California

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What color is Furmint and where does it grow best?

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white; Hungary

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What color is Gewürztraminer (aka Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris) and where does it grow best?

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white; Alsace France

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What color is Hárslevelű and where does it grow best?

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white; Hungary

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What color is Grüner Veltliner and where does it grow best?

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white; Austria

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What color is Macabeo and where does it grow best?

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white; Spain

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What color is Moschofilero and where does it grow best?

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white; Greece

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What color is Olaszrizling and where does it grow best?

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white; Hungary

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What color is Pinot Grigio (aka Pinot Gris) and where does it grow best?

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white; Italy, California, Oregon, Alsace France

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What color is Roditis and where does it grow best?

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white; Greece

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What color is Sémillon and where does it grow best?

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white; Bordeaux (Sauternes) France, Australia

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What color is Szürkebarát and where does it grow best?

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white; Hungary

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17
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What color is Torrontés Riojano and where does it grow best?

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white; Argentina

18
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What color is Trebbiano and where does it grow best?

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white; Italy

19
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What color is Verdejo and where does it grow best?

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white; Spain

20
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What color is Vidal and where does it grow best?

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white; Canada, New York

21
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What color is Viognier and where does it grow best?

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white; Rhône Valley France, California

22
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What color is Agiorgitiko and where does it grow best?

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red; Greece

23
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What color is Blaufränkisch and where does it grow best?

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red; Austria

24
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What color is Barbera and where does it grow best?

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red; Italy, California

25
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What color is Carñina and where does it grow best?

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red; Spain

26
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What color is Carménère and where does it grow best?

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red; Chile

27
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What color is Cinsault and where does it grow best?

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red; Rhône Valley France

28
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What color is Concord and where does it grow best?

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red; United States

29
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What color is Cabernet Franc and where does it grow best?

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red; Loire Valley and Bordeaux France

30
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What color is Dolcetto and where does it grow best?

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red; Italy

31
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What color is Grenache/Garnacha and where does it grow best?

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red; Rhône Valley France, Spain

32
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What color is Kadarka and where does it grow best?

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red; Hungary

33
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What color is Kéfrankos and where does it grow best?

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red; Hungary

34
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What color is Malbec and where does it grow best?

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red; Bordeaux and Cahors France, Argentina

35
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What color is Monastrell and where does it grow best?

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red; Spain

36
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What color is Petite Syrah and where does it grow best?

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red; California

37
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What color is Pinot Meunier and where does it grow best?

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red; Champagne France

38
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What color is Portugieser and where does it grow best?

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red; Hungary

39
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What color is St. Laurent and where does it grow best?

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red; Austria

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What color is Xinomavro and where does it grow best?

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red; Greece

Windows on the World - Prelude To Wine (5 decks)

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