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Grape Varieties - Red Grapes Flashcards

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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?
Grenache
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What red grape can take on a noticibly rusticity in the wine's aroma or bouquet?
Grenache
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Old vine Grenache is highly prized for it's
concentration of flavor
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Well known examples of Grenache are from
Southern Rhone, Priorat, Rioja, Navarra, Australia
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The top producing countries of Grenache are
France, Spain
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The characteristic aromas of Grenache are
Strawberry, cranberry, sour cherry, flowers, black pepper
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The acidity of Grenache is
low to medium
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The tannin in Grenache is
low to medium
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The alcohol in Grenache is
High.
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Know as some of the best wines in France, therefore of the world?
Cab Sauv - originated from Brodeaux
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Viticulture characteristics for Cab Sauv?
late blooming requires sufficient heat and sun exposure Bordeaux - Napa- fruit forward style, high ABC
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Merlot bring what to a Cab Sauv/ Merlot blend?
``` Lowers intensity lowers tannins lowers ABC Has lighter, brighter, fruit flavors aromas are similar but not identical / complementary ```
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Viticulturally, why are Merlot and Cab Sauv good partners?
Merlot ripens early - Cab ripens late | mitigating the risk of damage from extreme weather at either end of the growing season
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Merlot's top producing regions?
``` France US Spain Italy Chile ```
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Merlot aroma characteristics?
blueberry ----- plum black cherry --------- mint Coffee ------ chocolate
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merlot's acidity level?
Medium
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Merlot's Tannin level?
medium
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Merlot's alcohol level?
Medium to high
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Pinot Noir grow with great success where?
cool climates- France's Burgundy (birth place) & Champagne Oregon ---- New Zealand cooler parts of California
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Pinot Noir top producing regions?
France United States Germany (known as Spatburgunder)
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Pinot Noir characteristic aromas when young?
raspberries, strawberry | cherry, red flowers violet
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Pinot Noir's aromas when mature?
earthy, rustic, forest floor leather, mushroom sandalwood
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Pinot Noir's Tannin level
low to medium
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Pinot Noir's Alcohol level?
medium
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Syrah is likely to be known as Shiraz where?
New World Counties -Australia, South Africa -gaining popularity in CA's central coast Washington state, South Africa, Argentina
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Styles of Syrah seen in the world?
produced as red - some examples rival Cab in $ also as rose often blended
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In Australia, Syrah is often blended with what?
- GSM | - or with Cab Sauv
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Well know examples of Syrah are found?
Rhone Valley Australia Paso Robles
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Syrah Aromas?
Blackberry ------ tar ---- Leather ---------- Anise ----- Rosemary ------- black pepper Smoke ----- lavender ----forest floor ---- earth AGED- smoked meats
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Syrah's acid level?
low to medium
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Syrah's Tannin level?
high
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Syrah Alcohol level?
high
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Defining characteristics of Zinfandel?
densely pigmented ---- high alcohol -- spicy | Jammy notes of raspberry, blackberry, raisin
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When was Zinfandel determined to be genetically identical to Italy's ____ and Croatia's ____
Dr. Carole Meredith -UC Davis in 1994 | Primitivo, Tribidrag
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____ is traditionally a blending grape but in ___ opted as a stand alone
Sangiovese, 1996
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Sangiovese's new world blending partners in clude?
syrah, merlot, cab sauv
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Sangiovese's varietal characteristics include?
lightly colored high acid flavors of sour cherry, orang peel
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Nebbiolo's other names in Italy?
Barolo, Barbaresco in Piedmont
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Nebbiolo's varietal characteristics include?
100% __ and not generally blended tar and roses, cherry blackberry, licorice highly tannic, benefits from oak & bottle aging
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Leading red grape from Spain is ___ and generally is blended with ___
Tempranillo, Mazuelo (Carignan) | -increasingly produced 100% Tempranillo
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Dominating flavors of Tempranillo include?
Grape: strawberry, red cherry, currant, spice Winemaking: leather, tobacco, chalk
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Outside of Spain, Tempranillo is grown where?
Portugal - Tinta Roriz or Argonez | CA, Texas, Oregon
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Black wine of France?
Malbec from Cahors
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Defining characteristics of Malbec?
deeply colored, often inky black blackberry plum
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New World regions that grow Malbec?
Argentina, California Washington State, Oregon Chile
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General characteristics of Gamay
low tanning, fruit- forward red wine
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Age worthy Gamay displays?
richness black fruit raspberry spice
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Beaujolais Nouveau is produced how with what flavors?
Carbonic Maceration red cherry ---- Strawberry Banana ---- red candy
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Outside of Beaujolais, where is Gamay grown?
France: Maconnais, Loire Valley Switzerland California
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define teinturier?
A grape with red flesh in addition to red skin | EG Alicante Bouschet
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Alicante Bouschet's origination?
French: Henri Bouchet in 1866
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Where is Alicante Bouschet grown?
Spain =known as Garnacha Tintorera southern Portugal, southern France Australia, central California
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When blended, what does Alicante Bouschet bring?
adds body and color intensity to both red and rose

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