Grape Varietal: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah/Shiraz Flashcards
Where are the important regions in France for Merlot?
PGI production:
• South of France
PDOs:
- Bordeaux - Right Bank
- Saint-Émilion
- PomeroI
Where are the important regions in USA for Merlot?
- California
- Napa Valley
- Sonoma
Where are the important regions in Chile for Merlot?
• Central Valley
Where are the important regions in South Africa for Merlot?
• Stellenbosch
Where are the important regions in Australia for Merlot?
• Margaret River
Where are the important regions in New Zealand for Merlot?
• Hawke’s Bay
Where are the important regions in France for Cabernet Sauvignon?
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PGI production:
- South of France
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PDOs:
- Bordeaux - Left Bank
- Médoc
- Haut-Médoc
- Pauillac
- Margaux
- Graves
- Pessac-Léognan
Where are the important regions in USA for Cabernet Sauvignon?
- California
- Napa Valley (Oakville, Rutherford, Calistoga)
- Sonoma
Where are the important regions in Chile for Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Central Valley
- Maipo Valley
- Colchagua Valley
Where are the important regions in South Africa for Cabernet Sauvignon?
• Stellenbosch
Where are the important regions in Australia for Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Coonawarra
- Margaret River
Where are the important regions in New Zealand for Cabernet Sauvignon?
• Hawke’s Bay
Where are the important regions in France for Syrah?
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PGI production:
- South of France
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PDO:
- Northern Rhône:
- Crozes-Hermitage
- Hermitage
- Côte Rôtie
Where are the important regions in Australia for Syrah?
- South Eastern Australia
- Barossa Valley
- Hunter Valley
What are the Varietal Characteristics of Merlot?
(ie: Acidty, Tannins, Fruit Characteristics)
- medium acidity
- medium tannin
- fruit characteristics vary according to ripeness
What are the Style and Aging Characteristics of Merlot?
(Blended? Simple\Complex? Body? Oaked? Flavor/Aroma with Age?)
- single varietal or blended
- simple or complex
- light- to full-bodied
- oaked or unoaked
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very good or outstanding examples can age:
- dried fruit
- tobacco
What types of Climate does Merlot prefer?
- Moderate
- Warm
What are the Varietal Characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon?
(ie: Acidty, Tannins, Fruit Characteristics, Thin/Thick Skin)
- thick skin
- high acidity
- high tannin
- black fruit
- herbaceous
What are the Style and Aging Characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon?
(Blended? Simple/Complex, Body? Oaked? Flavor/Aroma with Age?)
- single varietal or blended
- simple or complex
- medium- to full-bodied
- oak maturation is common
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very good or outstanding examples can age:
- dried fruit
- earth
- forest floor
What types of Climate does Cabernet Sauvignon prefer?
- Moderate
- Warm
What are the Varietal Characteristics of Syrah/Shiraz?
(ie: Thin/Thick Skin, Acidty, Tannins, Fruit Characteristics)
- thick skin
- medium to high tannin
- medium to high acidity
- black fruit
- spice
What are the Style and Aging Characteristics of Syrah/Shiraz?
(Blended? Body? Oaked? Flavor/Aroma with Age?)
- single varietal or blended
- medium- to full-bodied
- oak maturation is common
-
very good or outstanding examples can age:
- dried fruit
- leather
- meat
- earth
What types of Climate does Syrah/Shiraz prefer?
- Moderate
- Warm
Merlot is often blended with high-tannin varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon to ……
- to lower tannin and acidity levels
- to make wines ready
- to drink at an earlier age
- to add red-fruit flavours to blends
Cabernet Sauvignon is often blended with varieties with lower tannin and acidity levels such as Merlot to …….
- to balance a wine’s acidity if it is too low
- to add tannin to wine for a particular style
