Grape Varieties

Question 0

Riesling

Answer 0

Origin : Germany
Growing conditions: best in cool to cold climates
Most tend to be dry to lightly sweet wines, but has a very high acidity.
Can be made into extremely sweet dessert wines. Aged in steel.
Varietals can range: floral, honey and gasy notes.

Question 1

International grape varieties

Answer 1

There are 8 international grape varieties:

Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris/Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Syrah/Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.

Question 2

Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 2

Origin: Bordeaux and the valley of France/ cool temperatures for growth. Light to medium body. Dry table wines. Aged in oak.
Varietal characteristics: grapefruit, tropical fruits, gooseberries, fresh cut grass,herbs and cat urine.

Question 3

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

Answer 3

Burgundy, France
Cool temps/ light to medium body but medium to high acidity
Pinot Gris: oak-Pinot Grigio: steel
Pinot Gris: ripe apples, peaches, almonds, cream
Pinot Grigio: green apples, minerals and spice

Question 4

Chardonnay

Answer 4

Burgundy, France
Cool climates for best result
Medium to full body/ low to medium acidity
Old world style: citrus, green apples, olives, nuts, minerals
New world: pears, apple pie, pineapples, toffee, butter, vanilla, and spice.

Question 5

Pinot Noir

Answer 5

Burgundy, France
Cool temps/
Light to medium body- medium to high acidity.
Cranberries, cherries, wet earth, tobacco, leather, smoke, spice, and barnyard

Question 6

Syrah/ Shiraz

Answer 6

Rhone valley/ France
Does best in warm to hot climates
Medium body/ medium to low acidity
Medium to thick pigmentation/ moderate tannins
Characteristics-blackberries,raspberries, jam, leather, black pepper, smoke and meaty/ gamey.

Question 7

Merlot

Answer 7

Bordeaux, France 
Does best in temperate to warm climates
Medium to full body/ low acidity 
Thick pigments, moderate to high tannins
Blackberries, black cherries, plums, chocolate, spice, cedar, and vanilla.

Question 8

Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 8

Bordeaux, France 
Does best in temperate to warm climates
Full bodied, low to medium acidity
Thick pigment, high tannins
Characteristics- black currants, plums, black cherries,mint, bell pepper, cedar, vanilla, musty wet dog