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Grape Varieties Traits and Food Pairing Flashcards

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What are the characteristics of a Riesling?

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  • Young; Fresh, lime, lemon and floral
  • Aged; Kerosine, petrol, toast and honey
  • High levels of acidity and drier than Euro
  • Thrives in cool-moderate climates
  • Some of the most expensive wines in the world
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What are the dominant flavours of a Riesling?

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  • Lime
  • Green apple
  • Beeswax
  • Jasmine
  • Petroleum
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What food would pair well with a Riesling?

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  • Seafood pairs well with Riesling to match the high acidity
  • Shellfish
  • Spicy foods
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How long can you age a Riesling?

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Up to 10 years

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What are the characteristics of a Sauvignon Blanc?

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  • Herbaceous, Green, Grassy, Capsicum, Lychee, Citrus, Passionfruit
  • Favourite drink for people in 30s and 40s
  • Unnoaked
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What are the dominant flavours of a Sauvignon Blanc?

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  • Green Melon
  • Grapefruit
  • Peach
  • Passionfruit
  • Grass
  • Capsicum
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Which foods match well with a Sauvignon Blanc?

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  • Smelly cheeses
  • Washed rind
  • Green vegetables
  • Seafood or vegetable risotto
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What are the characteristics of a Chardonnay?

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  • The variety that has the most options
  • Sparkling or still
  • Oak or unnoaked
  • Powerful or delicate
  • Malolactic Fermentation
  • Aged up to 5 years
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What are the dominant flavours of a Chardonnay?

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  • Acidic apples
  • Melons
  • Peach
  • Pineapple
  • Butter
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Which foods pair well with Chardonnay?

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  • Huge amount of foods
  • White meats
  • Smoked fish
  • Grilled and roasted poultry
  • Creamy pastas
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What are the characteristics of a Pinot Gris/Grigio?

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  • Skin colour is pink but it is a white wine
  • France = Gris, Italy = Grigio
  • Flavours can be savoury and fragrant at the same time
  • More popular than Sauv Blanc at the moment!
  • Aged up to 5 years
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What are the dominant flavours of a Pinot Grigio?

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  • Lemon
  • Yellow apple
  • Melon
  • Nectarine
  • Peach
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What are some foods that go well with Pino Grigio?

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  • Mediterranean dishes
  • Antipasto
  • Simple Pesto pasta
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What are the traits of a Pinot Noir?

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  • Long identified as a variety
  • Not blended with other varieties as a table wine, except sparkling wine
  • Flavours/complexity is both a strength and weakness, because to make it is finicky
  • Aged up to 5 years
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What are the dominant flavours of a Pinot Noir?

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  • Cranberry
  • Cherry
  • Raspberry
  • Clove
  • Mushroom
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What foods match well with Pino Noir?

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  • Gamey earthy dishes
  • Duck or Rabbit
  • Salmon or Tuna
  • Mushroom or Betroot dishes
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What are the traits of a Sangiovese?

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  • Home of Tuscany in Italy
  • Famous for Chianti
  • Often part of a blended wine
  • Part of the “Super Tuscans”
  • Popular boom as a single variety in Aus
  • Aged up to 10+ years
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What are the dominant flavours of a Sangiovese?

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  • Red currant
  • Roasted tomato
  • Raspberry
  • Potpourri
  • Claypot
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Which foods pair well with Sangiovese?

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  • Rustic Italian food, moderate acids and grippy tannins
  • Tomato based dishes
  • Pizza
20
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What are the characteristics of a Shiraz?

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  • Originally known as Hermitage
  • Early in Australian history
  • Workhorse of grapes
  • Unique Aussie styles
  • Versatile in flavour
  • Most planted and highest red tonnage in Australia
  • Aged 15+
21
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What are the dominant flavours of a Shiraz?

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  • Blackberry
  • Plum
  • Chocolate
  • Tobacco
  • Peppercorn
  • Berry jam
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What foods pair well with a Shiraz?

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  • BBQ
  • Spicy Asian
  • Red meats
  • Lamb roast
23
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What are the characteristics of a Cabernet Sauvignon?

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  • Taken around the world
  • Grows best in maritime climates
  • Ready to be tannic if needed
  • Oak
  • Aged 10+ years
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What are the dominant flavours of a Cabernet Sauvignon?

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  • Tobacco
  • Black currant
  • Red capsicum
  • Baking spices
  • Cedar
  • Bay leaf
  • Plum
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Which foods pair well with Cabernet Sauvignon?

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  • Rich foods
  • Roasted red meats
  • Lamb
  • Hard flavoursome cheeses

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