Grape Varietal: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris

Question 1

Where are the important regions in France for Chardonnay?

Answer 1

• PGI production:
  
  • South of France
• PDOs:
  
  • Bourgogne/Burgundy
  • Chablis
  • Puligny-Montrachet
  • Meursault
  • Mâcon
  • Pouilly-Fuissé

Question 2

Where are the important regions in USA for Chardonnay?

Answer 2

• California
• Sonoma
• Carneros
• Napa Valley
• Santa Barbara County
• Oregon

Question 3

Where are the important regions in Chile for Chardonnay?

Answer 3

• Central Valley
• Casablanca Valley

Question 4

Where are the important regions in South Africa for Chardonnay?

Answer 4

• Western Cape
• Walker Bay

Question 5

Where are the important regions in Australia for Chardonnay?

Answer 5

• South Eastern Australia
• Yarra Valley
• Mornington Peninsula
• Adelaide Hills
• Margaret River

Question 6

Where are the important regions in New Zealand for Chardonnay?

Answer 6

• Marlborough
• Hawke’s Bay

Question 7

Where are the important regions in France for Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 7

• PGI production:
  
  • South of France
• PDOs:
  
  • Loire:
    
    • Sancerre
    • Pouilly-Fumé
    • Touraine
  • Bordeaux:
    
    • Bordeaux
    • Graves
    • Pessac-Léognan

Question 8

Where are the important regions in USA for Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 8

• Napa Valley

Question 9

Where are the important regions in Chile for Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 9

• Central Valley
• Casablanca Valley

Question 10

Where are the important regions in South Africa for Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 10

• Elgin
• Constantia

Question 11

Where are the important regions in Australia for Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 11

• Adelaide Hills
• Margaret River

Question 12

Where is the important region in New Zealand for Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 12

• Marlborough

Question 13

Where are the important regions in France for Pinot Gris?

Answer 13

• Alsace

Question 14

Where are the important regions in Italy for Pinot Grigio?

Answer 14

• PGI production:
  
  • Veneto
• PDOs:
  
  • Delle Venezie
  • Friuli-Venezia Giul

Question 15

What are the Varietal Characteristics of Chardonnay?

(ie: Acidty, Fruit Characteristics, etc.)

Answer 15

• versatile: range of climates
• medium to high acidity

Question 16

What are the Style and Aging Characteristics of Chardonnay?

(ie: Sweetness, Body, Flavor/Aroma from Age, etc.)

Answer 16

• dry
• light- to full-bodied
• range of winemaking techniques
• used to make sparkling wines
• very good or outstanding examples can age:
  
  • hazelnut
  • mushroom

Question 17

What types of Climate does Chardonnay prefer?

Answer 17

• Cool
• Moderate
• Warm

Question 18

What are the Varietal Characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc?

(ie: Acidty, Fruit Characteristics, etc.)

Answer 18

• high acidity
• aromatic
• variety
• herbaceous
• floral
• fruit (green, citrus, tropical)

Question 19

What are the Style and Aging Characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc?

(ie: Sweetness, Body, Oaked? Blended? Flavor/Aroma from Age, etc.)

Answer 19

• typically dry
• light- to medium- bodied
• typically unoaked
• typically single varietal (sometimes blended with Sémillon/Semillon)
• typically for early drinking

Question 20

What types of Climate does Sauvignon Blanc prefer?

Answer 20

• Cool
• Moderate

Question 21

What are some Winemaking Options for Chardonnay?

Answer 21

• adjustments
• malolactic conversion
• lees contact
• oak

Question 22

What are the 2 Key Styles of Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris?

(ie: Sweetness, Acidity, Body, Oaked?,
Simple/Complex?)

Answer 22

• Pinot Grigio
  
  • dry
  • high acidity
  • light-bodied
  • simple
  • typically unoaked
• Pinot Gris
  
  • dry, off-dry or medium
  • medium acidity
  • full-bodied
  • complex
  • typically unoaked

Question 23

What are the Aging Aroma/Flavor Characteristics of Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris?

Answer 23

• very good or outstanding examples can age:
  
  • honey
  • ginger

Question 24

What types of Climate does Chardonnay prefer?

Answer 24

• Cool
• Moderate
• Warm