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Grape Varieties Flashcards

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Pinot Noir Characteristics

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Thin skin
High acidity
Low-medium tannin
Flavours of red fruit

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Pinot Noir Climate

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Cool and moderate

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Pinot Noir Region

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Burgundy - Côte d’Or

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Where Pinot Noir Grows Globally

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USA - coastal Oregon and California
Chile
South Africa
Australia
New Zealand

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How Pinot Noir is made

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Crushing
Fermentation
Draining
Pressing
Aging

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What Pinot Noir is aged in

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Stainless steel
Concrete

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Zinfandel/Primitivo Characteristics

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Ripens unevenly
High sugar levels
Medium-high acidity
Medium-high tannin

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Zinfandel/Primitivo Climate

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Warm

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Where Zinfandel/Primitivo grow globally

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USA - California
Italy - Puglia

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Reisling Characteristics

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High acidity
Aromatic
Susceptible to botrytis/noble rot
Fruit varies according to ripeness

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Reisling Climate

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Cool
Moderate

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Reisling Ripeness in order from just ripe to extra ripe

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Green apple or pear
Flowers/herbs
Stone fruit
Tropical fruit

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Regions in France and Germany where Riesling is grown

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Mosel
Rheingau
Pfalz
Alsace

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Regions in Australia where Riesling is grown

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South Australia -Clare and Eden Valleys

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Characteristics of Chenin Blanc

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Versatile - grows in a range of climates
High acidity
Susceptible to botrytis/noble rot

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Characteristics of Chenin Blanc

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Versatile - grows in a range of climates
High acidity
Susceptible to botrytis/noble rot

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Chenin Blanc Climate

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Cool
Moderate
Warm

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Where is Chenin Blanc grown globally

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France- Loire Valley (Vouvray)
South Africa - Western Cape

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Characteristics of Semillon

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Medium to high acidity
Susceptible to botrytis/noble rot

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Semillon Climate

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Moderate
Warm

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Where is Semillon grown globally

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France - Bordeaux (Sauternes)
Australia - Hunter and Barossa Valleys

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Where is Semillon grown globally

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France - Bordeaux (Sauternes)
Australia - Hunter and Barossa Valleys

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Furmint Characteristics

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High Acidity
Mostly grown in Tokaj, Hungary
Susceptible to botrytis/noble rot

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Furmint Climate

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Moderate

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Characteristics of Chardonnay

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Versatile - grown in a range of climates
Medium to high acidity

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Chardonnay Climate

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Cool
Moderate
Warm

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Winemaking options when crafting Chardonnay

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Sugar or acidity adjustments
Malolactic conversion
Lees contact
Oak

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Where Chardonnay is grown in France

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Chablis and Burgundy (Pouilly-Fuse)

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Characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc

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High acidity
Aromatic
Herbaceous
Fruity (green, citrus, stone fruit, tropical)

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Sauvignon Blanc Climate

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Cool
Moderate

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What is Sauvignon Blanc often blended with

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Semillon

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Where is Sauvignon Blanc grown

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France - Bordeaux, Loire Valley

Also:
Oregon/California (Sonoma, Napa Valley, Santa Barbara)
Chile
South Africa
Australia
New Zealand

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Where is Sauvignon Blanc grown

A

France - Bordeaux, Loire Valley

Also:
Oregon/California (Sonoma, Napa Valley, Santa Barbara)
Chile
South Africa
Australia
New Zealand

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Characteristics of Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio

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Medium to high acidity

35
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Where is Pinot Grigio grown and what are its characteristics

A

Italy

Dry
Medium-high acidity
Light bodied
Simple

36
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Where is Pinot Gris grown and what are its characteristics

A

Alsace

Dry, off-dry or medium
Medium acidity
Full bodied
Complex

37
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Characteristics of Gewurztraminer

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Low to medium acidity
Aromatic
Floral - rose
Stone fruit - peach, apricot
Tropical fruit - lychee

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Climate of Gewurztraminer and region

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Cool
Moderate

Alsace

39
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Characteristics of Viognier

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Low to medium acidity
High alcohol
Aromatic variety
Floral blossoms, stone fruit (peach, apricot)

40
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Viognier Climate and region

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Moderate

Northern Rhone - Condrieu

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Characteristics of Albarino

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High acidity
Citrus and stone fruit

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Albarino climate and region

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Moderate

Spain and Portugal

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Characteristics of Merlot

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Medium acidity
Medium tannin
Fruit varies according to ripeness

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Merlot Climate

A

Moderate
Warm

45
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Characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon

A

Thick skin
High acidity
High tannin
Black fruit
Herbaceous

46
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Cabernet Sauvignon Climate

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Moderate
Warm

47
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Where in France are Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grown

A

Bordeaux
Cabernet on the left bank
Merlot on the right bank

48
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Where are Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grown globally

A

California - Sonoma and Napa Valley
Chile
South Africa
Australia
New Zealand

49
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Characteristics of Syrah/Shiraz

A

Thick skin
Medium to high tannin
Medium to high acidity
Black fruit
Spice

50
Q

Where in France is Syrah grown

A

Northern Rhone

51
Q

Where in Australia is Shiraz grown

A

South Australia - Barossa Valley
Victoria and NSW - sparkling Shiraz

52
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Characteristics of Gamay

A

High acidity
Low to medium tannin
Red fruit

53
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Gamay climate

A

Moderate

54
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Where in France is Gamay grown?

A

Beaujoulais

55
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Grenache/Garnacha Characteristics

A

Thin skin
Low to medium tannin
Low acidity
High sugar
Red fruit and spice

56
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Grenache/Garnacha Climate

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Warm

57
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Where in France is Grenache grown

A

Southern Rhone

58
Q

Where is Garnacha grown

A

Spain and Portugal

59
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Characteristics of Tempranillo

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Medium acidity
Medium tannin
Red and black fruit

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Tempranillo climate

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Moderate
Warm

61
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Where is Tempranillo grown

A

Spain and Portugal

62
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What does Tempranillo mean

A

The grape of Spain

63
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Characteristics of Carmenere

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Medium to high acidity
High tannin
Herbaceous
Black fruit

64
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Climate of Carmanere

A

Warm

65
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Characteristics of Malbec

A

High tannin
Black fruits

66
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Climate of Malbec

A

Warm

67
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Where are Carmenere and Malbec grown

A

Chile and Argentina

68
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Characteristics of Pinotage

A

High acidity
Medium tannin
Red and black fruit

69
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Climate of Pinotage

A

Warm

70
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Where is the only place pinotage is grown

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South Africa

71
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Characteristics of Barbera

A

High acidity
Low to medium tannin
Red fruit and spice

72
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Where is Barbera grown

A

Northern Italy

73
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Characteristics of Sangiovese

A

High acidity
High tannin
Red fruit
Herb

74
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Where is Sangiovese grown

A

Tuscany

75
Q

What are the four components of sparkling wine

A

Sugar in grapes
Yeast
Alcohol
Carbon Dioxide

76
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Where is Chardonnay grown globally

A

France - Chablis and Burgundy (Pouilly-Fuse)

Also:
Oregon/California (Sonoma, Napa Valley, Santa Barbara)
Chile
South Africa
Australia
New Zealand

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