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Grape Varieties - Red Grapes Flashcards

1
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What is the best known red blending partner to Cab. Sauv and Merlot in Bordeaux?

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Cabernet Franc

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Well known examples of Cabernet Franc are from

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Bordeaux, Loire Valley, northeast Italy, New York State, California

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The top producing countries of Cabernet Franc are

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France, US, Italy

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The characteristic aromas of a warm climate Cabernet Franc are

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Raspberry, violet

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The characteristic aromas of a cool climate Cabernet Franc are

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Strawberry, cranberry, tobacco, mushroom, bell pepper

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The tannin level found in a Cabernet Franc is

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light to medium

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The acid level found in Cabernet Franc is

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medium to high

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The alcohol level found in Cabernet Franc is

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medium

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What is the world’s most widely grown red grape?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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What is the red grape known for it’s consistency, reliability, depth of flavor and ability to develop complex flavors over a long aging period?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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The tannin levels in a Cabernet Sauvignon are

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high

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Cabernet Sauvignon is often blended with what grape in Australia?

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Shiraz

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The acid level found in Cabernet Sauvignon is

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medium to high

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The alcohol level found in Cabernet Sauvignon is

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High

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The top producing countries of Cabernet Sauvignon are

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France, US, Australia, Chile

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Well know examples of Cabernet Sauvignon are from

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Bordeaux, Napa Valley

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The characteristic aromas of a cool climate Cabernet Sauvignon are

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Black current, black cherry, eucalyptus, bell pepper, mint

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The characteristic aromas of a new oak aged Cabernet Sauvignon are

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dark chocolate, cedar, vanilla, tobacco

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The characteristic aromas of a well aged Cabernet Sauvignon are

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coffee caramel, cigar box

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Grenache is added to Syrah & Mourvedre to add

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color, acidity and complexity

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In what climate does Grenache thrive?

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Hot & dry

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Where did Grenache originate?

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Spain where it is known as Garnacha

and Italy - Cannonau

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Grenache is known as what in Italy?

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Cannonau found in Sardinia

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In what part of Italy would you find Grenache grown?

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Sardinia

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What red grape oxidizes quickly and picks up a salmon or orange tinge?

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Grenache

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What red grape can take on a noticibly rusticity in the wine’s aroma or bouquet?

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Grenache

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27
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Old vine Grenache is highly prized for it’s

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concentration of flavor

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Well known examples of Grenache are from

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Southern Rhone, Priorat, Rioja, Navarra, Australia

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The top producing countries of Grenache are

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France, Spain

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The characteristic aromas of Grenache are

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Strawberry, cranberry, sour cherry, flowers, black pepper

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The acidity of Grenache is

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low to medium

32
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The tannin in Grenache is

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low to medium

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The alcohol in Grenache is

34
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Know as some of the best wines in France, therefore of the world?

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Cab Sauv - originated from Brodeaux

35
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Viticulture characteristics for Cab Sauv?

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late blooming
requires sufficient heat and sun exposure
Bordeaux -
Napa- fruit forward style, high ABC

36
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Merlot bring what to a Cab Sauv/ Merlot blend?

A 
Lowers intensity
lowers tannins
lowers ABC
Has lighter, brighter, fruit flavors
aromas are similar but not identical / complementary
37
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Viticulturally, why are Merlot and Cab Sauv good partners?

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Merlot ripens early - Cab ripens late

mitigating the risk of damage from extreme weather at either end of the growing season

38
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Merlot’s top producing regions?

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France
US
Spain
Italy
Chile
39
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Merlot aroma characteristics?

A

blueberry —– plum
black cherry ——— mint
Coffee —— chocolate

40
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merlot’s acidity level?

41
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Merlot’s Tannin level?

42
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Merlot’s alcohol level?

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Medium to high

43
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Pinot Noir grow with great success where?

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cool climates-
France’s Burgundy (birth place) & Champagne
Oregon —- New Zealand
cooler parts of California

44
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Pinot Noir top producing regions?

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France
United States
Germany (known as Spatburgunder)

45
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Pinot Noir characteristic aromas when young?

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raspberries, strawberry

cherry, red flowers violet

46
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Pinot Noir’s aromas when mature?

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earthy, rustic, forest floor
leather, mushroom
sandalwood

47
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Pinot Noir’s Tannin level

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low to medium

48
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Pinot Noir’s Alcohol level?

49
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Syrah is likely to be known as Shiraz where?

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New World Counties -Australia, South Africa
-gaining popularity in CA’s central coast
Washington state, South Africa,
Argentina

50
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Styles of Syrah seen in the world?

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produced as red - some examples rival Cab in $
also as rose
often blended

51
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In Australia, Syrah is often blended with what?

A
  • GSM

- or with Cab Sauv

52
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Well know examples of Syrah are found?

A

Rhone Valley
Australia
Paso Robles

53
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Syrah Aromas?

A

Blackberry —— tar —- Leather ———-
Anise —– Rosemary ——- black pepper
Smoke —– lavender —-forest floor —- earth
AGED- smoked meats

54
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Syrah’s acid level?

A

low to medium

55
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Syrah’s Tannin level?

56
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Syrah Alcohol level?

57
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Defining characteristics of Zinfandel?

A

densely pigmented —- high alcohol – spicy

Jammy notes of raspberry, blackberry, raisin

58
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When was Zinfandel determined to be genetically identical to Italy’s ____ and Croatia’s ____

A

Dr. Carole Meredith -UC Davis in 1994

Primitivo, Tribidrag

59
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____ is traditionally a blending grape but in ___ opted as a stand alone

A

Sangiovese, 1996

60
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Sangiovese’s new world blending partners in clude?

A

syrah, merlot, cab sauv

61
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Sangiovese’s varietal characteristics include?

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lightly colored
high acid
flavors of sour cherry, orang peel

62
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Nebbiolo’s other names in Italy?

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Barolo, Barbaresco in Piedmont

63
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Nebbiolo’s varietal characteristics include?

A

100% __ and not generally blended
tar and roses, cherry
blackberry, licorice
highly tannic, benefits from oak & bottle aging

64
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Leading red grape from Spain is ___ and generally is blended with ___

A

Tempranillo, Mazuelo (Carignan)

-increasingly produced 100% Tempranillo

65
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Dominating flavors of Tempranillo include?

A

Grape: strawberry, red cherry, currant, spice
Winemaking: leather, tobacco, chalk

66
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Outside of Spain, Tempranillo is grown where?

A

Portugal - Tinta Roriz or Argonez

CA, Texas, Oregon

67
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Black wine of France?

A

Malbec from Cahors

68
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Defining characteristics of Malbec?

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deeply colored, often inky black
blackberry
plum

69
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New World regions that grow Malbec?

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Argentina, California
Washington State, Oregon
Chile

70
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General characteristics of Gamay

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low tanning, fruit- forward red wine

71
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Age worthy Gamay displays?

A

richness
black fruit
raspberry
spice

72
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Beaujolais Nouveau is produced how with what flavors?

A

Carbonic Maceration
red cherry —- Strawberry
Banana —- red candy

73
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Outside of Beaujolais, where is Gamay grown?

A

France: Maconnais, Loire Valley
Switzerland
California

74
Q

define teinturier?

A

A grape with red flesh in addition to red skin

EG Alicante Bouschet

75
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Alicante Bouschet’s origination?

A

French: Henri Bouchet in 1866

76
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Where is Alicante Bouschet grown?

A

Spain =known as Garnacha Tintorera
southern Portugal, southern France
Australia, central California

77
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When blended, what does Alicante Bouschet bring?

A

adds body and color intensity to both red and rose

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