Grape Varieties Flashcards
What flavour profile would be found in a Riesling grown on blue slate?
Minerals, green apple
What flavour profile would be found in a riesling grown on iron- rich red slate?
Peach, Smoke
What flavour profile would be found in Riesling grown on volcanic soil?
Mango, papaya, tropical fruits
Describe a cool climate Riesling?
Lean, reserved. High, searing acidity. Very dry to sweet. Citrus fruits and apples Perfect for seafood and pacific rim cuisine
Describe a warm- climate Riesling
Opulent, full bodied
Round, dry to sweet. Tropical fruit. Perfect for rich dishes like venison and duck/ or spicy fare
What is the profile of Muscat?
High alcohol.
High extract.
Highly aromatic
Good acid.
What is the profile of Semillon?
Subdued aromas.
Waxy/ Lanolin texture
Susceptible to botrytis
Long lived
What is the profile of Cabernet Sauvignon?
High tannins.
Moderately high acids.
High pigments
High phenolics
Syrah/ Shiraz is native to___________. It is a cross of____________ and______________.
France
Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche
Describe a savoury Pinot noir
Complex in flavour profile
Organics: Mushrooms, forest, earth, smoke, barnyard, full bodied weighty, moderate tannins
Exotic: inscence, sandlewood, spice, satin, brushed cotton, hints of flowers
Aromas of_________________ would define a Syrah/ Shiraz
Smoke, game, tar, toast, pepper, raspberry, chocolate, herb, musk, char, black olives, mineral, mint, leather, blackberry, sweat, baked earth, spice, lavender, anise, jam, Rosemary
What are the aromas to look for in a Zinfandel?
Raspberry, blackberry, black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, anise, tar, jam, black raspberry, raisin, candied fruit, clove, cedar, sandalwood, vanilla, spice
What is the “workhorse grape” of California?
Zinfandel
Zinfandel and_________ are different clones of the same variety.
Primitivo
What is the profile of Merlot?
Moderate tannin
High alcohol
Short on acid
What is the profile of Pinot Noir?
Low to moderate tannins
Good acidity
Broad, expansive aroma and bouquet
What is the profile of Zinfandel?
Densely pigmented. Moderately tannic. Alcoholic. High extract. Good acid.
What is the profile of Syrah/ Shiraz?
Heavily pigmented.
Highly tannic.
High alcohol.
Needs time to mature.
What is the profile of Sangiovese
Low extract. Low pigment. High acid Moderate tannins Moderate alcohol
What is the profile of Gamay?
Low tannins
High acids
Low pigments
Aromatic
What is the properties of Grenache?
Low pigment
Low tannin
Low acid
High alcohol
What is the profile of Barbera?
High acid
High pigments
Moderate tannins
What grape name is derived from “Nebia”. The fog?
Nebbiolo
What is a synonym for Spanna and Chiavennasca?
Nebbiolo. Spanna is the name in Piedmont, Chiavennasca in Lombardy